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Karen Collins

@kcoscience

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Science educator, award-winning author, presenter, trainer and podcaster. CEA. CSciTeach. FCCT. FRSB. @smallscreensci podcast

South West, England
Joined December 2017
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@kcoscience
Karen Collins
6 years
Come and listen to our new episode!
@smallscreensci
Small Screen Science Podcast
6 years
Welcome to Small Screen Science! The brand new #podcast where @kcoscience & @EmmaBrisdion explore the #science behind your favourite #TV shows. 🎧Find us on👇 Apple: https://t.co/Zzd5sqWmlg Spotify: https://t.co/u3lScfzFXq Google: https://t.co/fzCRsND0iZ https://t.co/quQX52eF7T
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@ThePiXLNetwork
PiXL
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Scallop or scallop? 🤔 From modelling to distributed practice to elaborative interrogation – @KCoScience reveals what the research says about revision 📖 Don't forget to take this further by booking a surgery with her on the PiXL Portal 🙌 https://t.co/D1Jaf0vkhL
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@FreedomtoTeach
Collins Secondary
18 days
Catch up on our recent webinar with @kcoscience and @TeacherCoach1 exploring disciplinary literacy in science. Discover insights on the unique language of science, strategies for engaging students, and the importance of formative assessments. Watch here: https://t.co/MuCzluOo9d
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@FreedomtoTeach
Collins Secondary
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So great to be at the @ThePiXLNetwork English Subject Conference today! Pop along to our stand to chat student books, teacher resources, revision and reading intervention (and pick up a goody bag too!) #PiXLEnglish
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PiXL
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Spaced practice > cramming! @kcoscience reviews what the research reveals about revision at the #PiXLEnglish conference 💫 Plot twist: highlighting and rereading may not be the most effective way for students to retrieve knowledge... #PiXLEnglish
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@ThePiXLNetwork
PiXL
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@kcoscience How can we support your students to secure their studying skills? Check these out and book in some time with our English specialists to explore how you can use them in your classrooms 🙌
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@FreedomtoTeach
Collins Secondary
2 months
Introducing the new AQA GCSE Science Maths in Science Practice Pack by @TeacherCoach1 and @kcoscience – out now! This teacher resource helps build student confidence and fluency in tackling mathematical skills for GCSE Science. Find out more: https://t.co/cMsQE5Vm3B
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@FreedomtoTeach
Collins Secondary
2 months
Join @TeacherCoach1 and @kcoscience for a free webinar on disciplinary literacy in science. Discover practical literacy strategies that enhance comprehension of scientific texts, improve student engagement, and foster critical thinking. 🗓️ 6/11 4pm Sign up:
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@ThePiXLNetwork
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@RachelPiXL @jennygaylor @Christina7Moody @kcoscience Hearing from the network is invaluable! Thank you to Oliver Kirkbride from@CamborneSIA_ for sharing how his school has been precise in improving outcomes at the #Post16 #PiXLNationalConference 💫
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PiXL
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@RachelPiXL @jennygaylor @Christina7Moody U grades in Science & Psychology can be discouraging for both students & staff. @KCoScience shares the top tips for a strategic use of assessment, revision & intervention. Check out the Disciplinary Literacy resources to aid understanding: 👉 https://t.co/aQpjxd0SLA
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@ThePiXLNetwork
PiXL
6 months
More interesting talks in Part 3... ⭐️Interdisciplinary mathematics with @kcoscience - new resource coming in Autumn 2025! ⭐️Barnaby from @PupilProgressUK on getting ahead of the curve with re-sitters. ⭐️Catherine Connaughton with an update on UCAS – what's new & what to do!
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@ThePiXLNetwork
PiXL
6 months
Now is the prime moment to address the gaps, confusions & misconceptions in student understanding that recur annually. @kcoscience brings sharp insight into what’s emerging in maths & how to support your #Secondary middle leaders to lead through this well 💫
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@kcoscience
Karen Collins
6 months
Really excited to be working on this project! @theAliceRoberts children’s novel series is a great read.
@ThePiXLNetwork
PiXL
6 months
@kcoscience One way to address issues early? Catch them before they set in! Join the upcoming Online Topical Forum with @theAliceRoberts who delves into themes from her book 'Wolf Road' that are incredibly relevant when dealing with transition between schools. 👉 https://t.co/mayzL7BC1S
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@ThePiXLNetwork
PiXL
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@kcoscience One way to address issues early? Catch them before they set in! Join the upcoming Online Topical Forum with @theAliceRoberts who delves into themes from her book 'Wolf Road' that are incredibly relevant when dealing with transition between schools. 👉 https://t.co/mayzL7BC1S
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@Michael_S_Green
Prof Michael Green FCCT
8 months
🚨Do you teach secondary? If so, @educationgovuk has published details of a short course that has been written regarding supporting reading in secondary. This is definitely worth looking at: https://t.co/eo1smnHvjG #reading #secondary #edutwitter
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@MaryRoseMuseum
The Mary Rose
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On the anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, we thought we'd answer a question that's often asked, "If they raised the Mary Rose, why not raise the Titanic?" Allow our scaled diagram to explain...
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@NC_Renic
Neil Renic
9 months
It’s got a name
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@Rainmaker1973
Massimo
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If you put some ink on a leaf, you obtain a ink propelled boat, using the Marangoni effect. The ink has a lower surface tension than water and its flow provides thrust to push the boat forward. https://t.co/O0202rJyV8
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@Headteacherchat
HeadteacherChat
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Key DfE Updates for School Leaders – Stay Informed and Ahead Keeping up with DfE policy changes, funding updates, and compliance requirements is essential for effective school leadership. To help school leaders navigate these updates, we’ve summarised the most recent DfE and
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@Rainmaker1973
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On March 12, 1989, Tim Berners-Lee submitted an information management proposal. An idea for a computerized system that would allow users to write, format, and interlink content through hypertext. 36 years ago Today, the World Wide Web was born.
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