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.

TOD

Teachers Only Day Tuesday 3^rd June

Met with different iwi and hapu in Rotorua and discussed working together with schools to build relationships and engage further in raising Maori achievement in schools. Heard of initiatives that are currently taking place and the aspirations of Excel Rotorua and the different hapu. On return to school we questioned and discussed what we had learnt and what changes we could make. These were the thoughts of our team.

                                Middle School Team

Be more aware of your children's background - how are we going to use that? 

Link agencies to your child. Tap into resources- stories. 

Pull all resources together? Without loss of identity. 

Identify your students iwi!

Science camp! Joe Evans 

Maps were good. We need to know them and where they are.

Engagement of families - ECE! See the values of education future employment

Inclusion - partnership. How can the parents help us? How can we help our parents? 

Common Haka and waiata

Would love if people came in and spoke to our kids.                                              

Middle school disco

Helped out at the school middle school disco as the DJ, helping the community and the OSSG. Have also joined the OSSG as the teacher representive.

BYOD

Attended webinar on BYOD and N4L. Schools shared their journey of implementing BYOD and the effects on learning. Interesting that one school decided what devices children would be allowed and another allowed any and multiple. However, the later was a year 9-13 school. What next for Otonga? Need to question the reason and need for BYOD and how it will impact on learning. These questions need to be put to all involved; the staff, board, community, students.

ICT PD

Took part in a webinar today on N4L and how it is being put into schools and what we can expect from it. mainly discussd its speed of connection and connectivety. Two schools discussed how they could put their money they had saved, from paying for other network providers, towards buying devices and especially the use of Chromebooks. There was some talk around filtering content, but not around what else we can expect from N4L. Really wanted to know what else is going to be available, what resources, capabilities, storage, channels. However, the schools present discussed the impact on learning and achievemt since having access to the internet and at school and the benefits of learning with digital technologies and the transformation of teaching and learning.

PRT/OTT mentoring course

This year I have taken on the role of mentor for a second year provisionaly registered teacher. I attended a course at Glenholme school today which gave me the guidlines, expectations and roles of the mentor and the PRT. As part of the course we were required to share resources, knowledge, strategies and what we are currently doing. From this I questioned how I am supporting, mentoring and what the PRT is doing. At are next meeting I will question and reflect with the PRT what she feels my and her roles are and compare and contrast. This course also made me question what are the characteristics of a quality mentoring programme and am I supporting this way. Sharing with other mentors and PRT's highlighted the importance of being a mentor and the significant role I have in guiding the PRT towards full registration, it also allowed for me to see how different mentors and PRT's manage the I&M programme. We also all shared what evidence is needed for the 12 RTC and how it may look and different ways it may be gathered.

Blogging 2014

This year I have gone back to having a blog on blogger for my class, which like my class page last year has learning activities in various curriculum areas to help anytime anywhere and posts about our learning journey in room 22. It is also a communication tool to the community.
Click the Image below to see the blog