Thread by @LPearceLearning

Looking forward to #SETConf20!

A welcome distraction from other events... 🇺🇸😅

@MrsSarahSimons with the best speech I’ve heard in 24 hours! #SETConf20

Enlightening - and sometimes disquieting - talk from @priyalakhani on AI and the future of teaching & learning. #SETConf20

Here's me on the possible impact on tech, AI and algorithms on English education -

lpearcelearning.com/2020/09/11/exp…

10 minute 'nugget' of English (or maths) a day can make the difference with GCSE resits - esp. when targeted by AI. #SETConf20

Highlight so far: @MikeSmithEdu on comparative judgment in GCSE English.#SETConf20

- Mark schemes are subjective & ultmly reductive
- Ts often use 'gut feeling'
- What does 'good' writing look like? Intangible?
- CJ relies on Ts tacit understanding and guild knowledge

My q. is who is in the guild? At least a mark scheme is transparent. In my research on Standard/Non-standard language judgments hinge on descriptors like 'accurate', 'intelligible' or 'correct' etc.

Will CJ simply entrench these biases/prejudices held by members of the 'guild'?

So much great advice from @ClaireCollins8!

If I can boil it down: authenticity, writing as social practice & personal response 1st, combined with analysis, metalanguage and exam prep - but difficult balance with time pressures!
 
#SETConf20

Two great keynotes of Palvinder Singh and Geoff Petty to finish on.

I got a lot from #SETConf20, & the online platform came very closer to imitating dynamics of a face-to-face conference + unique online aspects like gamification.

Will return to catch some talks I missed!

@UnrollHelper Unroll please!