The U-Learn Experience
Showing posts with label e-learning. Show all posts
Showing posts with label e-learning. Show all posts
Monday, 18 November 2013
U-Learn13 - Inspiration from the crowds
Inspiration, wonder and excitement are three words that spring to mind
when I think about my U-learn experience.
Over 3 days I met over
200 people, attended 6 workshops and shared the exciting digital projects with
Cook Island’s education in Hamilton, New Zealand.
I have returned to Rarotonga feeling encouraged at just how
far we have all come here with not only integrating ICT into the classroom but
also empowering students to engage with technology to support and transform
their learning. I also feel excited at the promise of where we are heading.
The milestones will continue to be reached so long as we
remain focused on the vision of Cook Island’s Education as well as
strategically planning for its inclusion in our own schools. This is
particularly important when we consider the roles, uses and integration of ICT
technologies, practices and pedagogies.
One of my interests at U-learn was leading change in schools.
The workshops I attended shared similar messages about
making ICT integration a success.
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Plan strategically
We plan for uipaanga, church functions, sports tournaments,
weddings and trips away. We do this to make our project a success. It is no
different with the use and integration of ICT in your school. There are many great
places and people who can help you develop a plan right here in the Cooks!
Websites are helpful too and my pick is:
http://www.elearning.tki.org.nz/Professional-learning/e-Learning-Planning-Framework2
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Let your whole staff become involved in the
planning
Everyone has a voice and we know everyone is at different
levels of ability, interest and value with digital technologies. By including
everyone in the planning process helps management see a big picture and shows
that you value the input of the teachers who will be the ones championing the
ICT strategy. Address teacher’s fears, worries and concerns through open
communication and develop systems that scaffold these teachers to succeed. It
may be mentoring, professional development or setting personal learning
targets. Quality, clear communication is a cornerstone for developing your
schools strategies.
http://www.elearning.tki.org.nz/Leadership/Using-the-eLPF-to-develop-literacy-learning-goals-supported-by-technologies
I highly recommend
this video for management staff. An excellent principal whom I had the
opportunity to meet at U-Learn.
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Reward and support those teachers who show
interest and activity with ICT use
“Feed the flowers don’t water the
rocks” This message really got me thinking at U-learn. I will leave you all to
think about what it means for you…..
Having people to bounce your ideas off is invaluable.
Create a network of teachers or principals. Use blogs, email groups, google
docs, twitter, Facebook. All of these mediums are great for collaborating on a
project.
Here are some useful readings that you might like to look at
when planning strategically at your school
https://biblio.ugent.be/input/download?func=downloadFile&recordOId=431061&fileOId=793463
This is an academic
article which explores to what extent does policy and planning influence the
“actual” integration of ICT in the classroom. A thought provoking read.
http://www.elearning.tki.org.nz/Professional-learning/Teacher-inquiries-into-using-Google-docs
Scaffolding to succeed
using a range of ICT. (Upper primary and secondary)
App-reciate - November 2013
Apps, websites and wickedness
We all like getting information about great websites. So, here are two. Enjoy.
SCIENCE IN THE
CLASSROOM
packed full of information and activities,
photos and videos to learn about diseases. Bit gross maybe for those weak
stomach adults. But, kids loooove it.
MATHEMATICS
No excuses! Maths
Is an AMAZINGLY fun subject to teach. Check out the following site that is
loaded with cool ideas for exploration and inspiration!!
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