ULearn 2016

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-M3neOoHjNFdG3Cxz1_sirlNcbv7bqjjPAP9-53DQ4s/edit

End of Mindlab

http://ncarrington-apc.weebly.com/

The above site was used to reflect on applied practice for the last 16 weeks of the Mind lab course on applied practice in context and also includes a reflection of the course.

Using ICT to enhance Literacy workshop

Had a great evening presenting 2 workshops at this event organised by the Waiariki literacy association. It was an honor to be asked and great to meet and share with other teachers.

Mind Lab

Work covered in the first 16 weeks on the Mind lab course.

Managing change transition

Attended a two day course facilitated by Vikram Murthy on managing transitional change. This involved looking at different types of change and how organisations and individuals perceptive, react and respond to change. We questioned and self analysed our own organisations through many self tests and assessments and gave feedback and presentations of our findings/data. A force field analysis of the driving forces for change and the resisters for change was conducted for both the school and individuals. The effect of change on organisations and individuals was explored and the transitioning process identified. Changing output or skills or people didn't have as profound effect as changing a culture which needed complete change. One aspect that came from this was the need to have a vision that was actually attainable and measurable and the importance of all staff sharing, fostering and working towards the vision and believing in it and it's attainability.

connected Rotorua meet

Friday evening meeting with people of Connected Rotorua.  Looking at ways of doing RTC on line. Discussed different ways of recording evidence. Also questioned ownership of material etc if leaving school if using on Blogger who owns it. Also security of pictures and videos  of children could be an issue.Shared my own RTC with the group.

Connected Educator month

Have been taking part in connected educator month and as part of this have been doing PD on-line and also attended the U-learn mobile day in the holidays, which i attended a workshop on Google apps for use on the Ipad and Torbay school presenting about BYOD. Still not sure about the ability and use of Google apps on the I pads, need to look at other way to collaborate, also need to look at task first rather than tool. As for BYOD not sure if we need to specify a device as this limits, however, would be good to have information for parents of what we are doing and what we may need and to offer some sort of package to lease or buy. As part of connected educator month students in my class have taken part in passing the blog, a blog which showcases Rotorua and is been commented on and accessed globally.

http://connectedrotoruaschools.blogspot.co.nz/

ICT PD

Led an ICT PD session with colleagues on using the SAMR model to scaffold technology use in the classroom and for assessing and evaluating technology use in learning. Used the Ipad to give examples of different stages of the model. After we went into team groups and explained the use and capabilities of apps and Ipad functions. On reflection in the team there was some enthusiasm and some resistance to the new Ipad and the loaded apps, it is apparent that more PD is needed ,(will include this in team meetings with an 'app of the week'), with examples of how and why the Ipad can enhance learning.

The page below or page tab (teaching as inquiry 2013) on this blog shows evidence of analysis and assessment of gathered information and critical inquiry in professional practice.

https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=4858253957449283499#editor/target=page;pageID=6301025325194344470

Student teachers

Have another student teacher starting, this will be the eighth in less than three years. Having a student makes me reflect on my own practices and in many incidents observe and learn developments in teaching and learning. It also allows for leadership and facilitate the development of other learners.

Community maths evening.

The Otonga community were invited to a maths evening, where with colleagues we shared teaching and learning in the different maths stages. I shared resources, materials, activities, strategies and number knowledge at stage 5. The evening gave the opportunity for the community to understand how their children learn in school and how they can be supported at home to enhance their learning.

A group were given a problem to solve and we worked on using strategies to find the answer using materials, just as we would with the children at school.