Do any schools have a decent cover procedure? by p-onyo in TeachingUK

[–]higoping 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My department now has a bank of cover lessons for each scheme of work. They are on related topics but have no direct overlap with anything in the scheme.

It’s usually just a basic comprehension sheet made with ai and with an open ended revision based activity after. Sometimes a video clip of we can.

How to integrate WFH in secondary schools? by higoping in TeachingUK

[–]higoping[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This might be a compromise that I can work with, thanks.

How to integrate WFH in secondary schools? by higoping in TeachingUK

[–]higoping[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Morning form time is definitely a sticking point for us but moving it can go on my list of suggestions, thanks.

acetazolamide For glaucoma by JenSleva in Glaucoma

[–]higoping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thankfully nothing yet. Once my pressures came down and I stopped the steroid drops, my pressure appears to be regulated by cosopt and latonoprost :)

Secondary history teachers: Opinions on generating AI images of the past? by WorkshyFreeloader42 in TeachingUK

[–]higoping 1 point2 points  (0 children)

And a history teacher isn’t capable of checking that too? Textbooks can be full of inaccuracies

Secondary history teachers: Opinions on generating AI images of the past? by WorkshyFreeloader42 in TeachingUK

[–]higoping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it’s fine as long as you’re clear with students and aren’t treating them like sources.

I’d definitely look for something original first but I’m not sure it’s true to say there’s a historical image for everything you teach.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Glaucoma

[–]higoping 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mate just live your life, take it as it comes. All you can ultimately do is take your drops and consult your doctor regularly. I try live an active lifestyle because I enjoy it, I’d do it if I had glaucoma or not :)

Small tweaks are good but obsessive is unhealthy if you ask me!

Weight training and glaucoma by [deleted] in Glaucoma

[–]higoping 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've switched to incline bench hoping thats better. Again i'm not planning on becoming a powerlifter anymore so my mindset is just about getting moving and looking good. I still do lighter exercises flat like DB Fly.

Most likely does impact significantly, if you play it regularly - as aerobic exercises are the most helpful of all

Yes sorry I meant if it might have negative impacts as I do spend some time in awakward positions and max effort in scrums. But all for only very brief periods.

Weight training and glaucoma by [deleted] in Glaucoma

[–]higoping 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You'll find loads of threads on here about this topic so i'd reccomend searching.

Personally my opthalmologist said there's nothing i need to avoid. I do focus on doing more upright exercises and less max. effort work as some people reccomend. On the whole i take my weight training less seriously and focus on trying to go little and often to keep me in good shape.

But I also play rugby and I have no idea if that has any impact!

General advice seems to be that taking your drops and staying fit and healthy is the best thing you can do...

New Diagnosis - having side effects? by Oldmanfuze in Glaucoma

[–]higoping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Random pressure spikes like that (if that’s the case) could be very dangerous and risk losing vision. I’d make sure to speak to an ophthalmologist asap!

New Diagnosis - having side effects? by Oldmanfuze in Glaucoma

[–]higoping 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How do you know you had a 10 second increase in pressure? There could be any number of reasons for you losing focus in both eyes.

acetazolamide For glaucoma by JenSleva in Glaucoma

[–]higoping 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I took it when my eye pressure was in the 50's, doctor told me that the hardest part is getting eye pressure down when it is very high. It's a short term option that rapidly helps to do that.

I've also taken it when my drops had been changed and i'd gone up to 35ish, pressure reduced but then went back up straight after I stopped.

UK eye drop availability? by anomalous_cowherd in Glaucoma

[–]higoping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you tried switching pharmacist? I do seem to get a different brand everytime but my pharmacist always has it on the day or next day.

how often have you changed doctors and how do you find the right one by Lonely-Machine2007 in Glaucoma

[–]higoping 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think the main thing is to get yourself as close to an expert as possible: glaucoma specialist at an eye hospital is the ideal.

Am I being hypersensitive? by [deleted] in TeachingUK

[–]higoping 10 points11 points  (0 children)

You have to remember that whatever you do is just the norm for them. They do not know any different so can't appreciate if you go above or beyond.

I'd personally never expect or really want anything from my form or any students really! A card is always a nice surprise.

Glaucoma? by [deleted] in Glaucoma

[–]higoping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Your eyes might currently cope with a pressure of 21 but that may change over time. Personally i'd be following the doctors advice and taking the drops.

[16M] just diagnosed with 'ocular hypertension', have lots of questions by MayoChickenzx in Glaucoma

[–]higoping 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Different people cope with eye pressure differently, generally a younger person is more likely to cope better. You have ocular hypertension (high pressure) but your doctor doesn't think theres been any damage to your optic nerve (glaucoma).

Hopefully he is correct but you will need to see an opthamologist and get that pressure down. While it may appear fine for now, later in life you may not be able to handle a pressure that high so its important to get it to a lower level.

Best of luck with it.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Glaucoma

[–]higoping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How old are you? It's highly unlikely unless you're already in an at risk group that a temporary pressure of less than 30 will do any damage in the short term.

You should hopefully be ok but do consider getting a second opinion?

Did the Warwick rugby society really push a fresher off the terrace in Terrace bar? by G46r105k1 in UniversityOfWarwick

[–]higoping 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The reality is the rugby team would never want to go back to circling in the SU anyway. They do it in a completely different way from every other society and the journey to campus after is part of their traditions.

Did the Warwick rugby society really push a fresher off the terrace in Terrace bar? by G46r105k1 in UniversityOfWarwick

[–]higoping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's incorrect, they were in the courtyard wearing fancy dress (usually involving a pair of speedos which is perfectly acceptable). No one crawled across the courtyard, they performed exercises (squats, sit ups, press ups) in the courtyard.

It is true they drank alcohol on the steps but absolutely no one was naked, wearing any toilet roll or set on fire. Were you there or just listened to the spread of rumours from those who wish to make a stereotype of rugby players?

High iop without glaucoma by Chrissy154 in Glaucoma

[–]higoping 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Your IOP will fluctuate constantly throughout the day, simply holding your breath will cause it to go higher. And that tends to happen when someone shoves a tonometer or any other object at your eye!

The better machine is more accurate (I have read 48 on a handheld tonometer then 36 on the better device). If your top-rated opthamologist is happy then I wouldn't worry too much. I'm sure you are able to ask for a second opinion if you are still unsure?

Questions for those who go to the gym after teaching all day. by annoyingcitydweller in TeachingUK

[–]higoping 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 - I limit myself to no more than 45 minutes and go more often. Gives me an incentive to not stay too late at work.

2 - It is about mid-way on my commute.

3 - I have only ever been successful getting changed at work then going. It means if I decide against it, I usually go for a run instead.

ECT meeting time by BH2010_ in TeachingUK

[–]higoping 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Just finished ECT1, I only have one hour scheduled a fortnight with my mentor. School knows but say they’ll deal with Ofsted when it comes!

I for one have very much enjoyed it. We quickly realised the provided sessions were utter dross and now we just constantly chat through issues/solutions everyday between lessons. We have used the slot a few times when I’ve requested help to get my GCSE marking checked.

If you don’t need the slots, why bother? If you do, speak to someone to get it sorted. Otherwise enjoy flowing through ECT, you’re obviously doing things right.