Sunday, 9 November 2014

Staff PD. Using blogger at James Street School

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t3iu-Cl0IoEhXArgVxMTxP0dVBPcStg7VxIYo0jp9-A/edit

We had a great time learning about blogger and more importantly seeing how it can be used in a meaningful way.
Staff from across the cluster joined us in this learning.
It was great to work with such a supportive group of professionals. I was able to set up this blog as an ongoing report of my teaching practice.
Learnt how to make new connection between staff from within our school and schools from around the Whakatane cluster.
I am looking forward to developing my understanding further and making new connections from professionals around the country.

I have also added YouTube clips for Sir Ken Robinson and the importance of allowing students to be creative and providing them with the opportunities to follow their own passions in learning. One of my students comes to mind. He wants to investigate the background of marvel comic characters.

My next steps are to weekly timetable time to work on developing this post.

Thanks to Saunil Hagler for you support.

Reform of publish education

Interesting thinking. By Sir Ken Robinson

How to change education


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEsZOnyQzxQ

Saturday, 8 November 2014

Cloud appreciation



This is a fantastic video. It reminds me to be centered during the tough moments and enjoy life. It also helps me to help the students focus on the positive things and enjoy and reminder to hold on to what is important to them.

Do schools kill creativity?

Do schools kill creativity
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iG9CE55wbtY