Impact of a Visualiser on Teaching and Learning
Presenter: Date: 06.10.10
Learning Areas
Literacy: Written Oral Visual Reading
H.O.T: Inquiry Multiple Intelligence (De Bonos) H.O.M Other
Numeracy: Maths:
Teaching Area: Junior Middle Seniors Intermediate Leadership
Examples of Teaching Ideas/ Strategies
Time lapse photography
Work annotation
Specific skill modeling (eg using protractors in maths)
Good for eg science experiments so that all can view and from different angles
Relevance to Teachers
Very useful if you make the best of it. Basically like a digital OHP without the need for transparencies, just the actual document or object.
Can look at objects from different angles and up zoom features (depending on model) Can take pictures, useful for time lapse photography. Pens that work as an optical mouse available ($$$!!)
Summary
If you are able to get hold of a document camera/visualiser then it would be a great tool, especially if it was always set up to be used any time as appropriate It needs to be used with a data projector or large screen for better viewing It can be used via a computer (even better features if a touch screen) or directly to a data projector to use just to enlarge whatever is under the lens. One to put on the wish list! (They range from about $900 to $1600 depending on the model)
Relevant Links/ Blogs/ Wikispaces
averusa.com
My rating of this course :
because…. we are trialling a visualiser and I now have a few ideas for its use.
Have you ever thought of just... standing by
Presenter: Amber King Savage, Joanne Rutherford Date: 06.10.10
Learning Areas
Literacy: Written Oral Visual Reading
H.O.T: Inquiry Multiple Intelligence (De Bonos) H.O.M Other: Performance
Numeracy: Maths:
Teaching Area: Junior Middle Seniors Intermediate Leadership
Examples of Teaching Ideas/ Strategies
Sharing learning via film
Use correct jargon
Using YouTube as inspiration for learning activities, resources
Authentic audience Need to tag well to get hits
Attach a camera to a toy (eg remote control car) to get a ‘bug’s eye view’
Relevance to Teachers
Filming with children useful for sharing learning
Using YouTube: as a resource… left comments that eventually led to interactions between students and video-poster (Skype) that helped them learn more about the topic
Summary An enthusiastic presentation of some ideas for using YouTube as motivation, an information resource and also as a place to share learning
Relevant Links/ Blogs/ Wikispaces
YouTube
My rating of this course :
because….
The content didn’t match the title and blurb. While it was enthusiastically presented, quite a few ideas weren’t readily transferable to the general classroom situation
Rich Pictures of Student Performance
Presenters: Amy Park & Candace Saa (Canada) Date: 07.10.10
Learning Areas
Literacy: Written Oral Visual Reading
H.O.T: Inquiry Multiple Intelligence (De Bonos) H.O.M Other
Numeracy: Maths:
Teaching Area: Junior Middle Seniors Intermediate Leadership
Examples of Teaching Ideas/ Strategies
Inquiry Rubrics presented covered Authenticity, Elaborated Communication, Appropriate use of Technology and Active Exploration. (Galileo Educational Network)
Assessment as learning: constant feedback loops from multiple sources, teacher, peers and parents (letters to parents asking for specific feedback)
Relevance to Teachers
Authentic contexts presented as experts in areas: Mathematicians, Scientists, Social Scientists, Artists, Global Citizens, Historians, Archaeologists.
Contexts were meaningful, authentic and intellectually challenging. Children responsible to self and the rest of their learning communities (feedback etc. Assessment Criteria “Target” based, expressing student voice, collaboration and building a common understanding. Clear expectations for the start…Only build the beginning and mastery…children can work our the rest for themselves.
Summary
A well presented “Rich Picture of Student Performance”
Relevant Links/ Blogs/ Wikispaces
Galileo Educational Network
My rating of this course :
because…. the authentic learning contexts presented could be readily used with our children. Suggestions practical and doable.
Personalised Learning in Early Years
Presenter: Silverton Primary, Australia Date: 07/10/10
Learning Areas
Literacy: Written Oral Visual Reading
H.O.T: Inquiry Multiple Intelligence (De Bonos) H.O.M Other
Numeracy: Maths:
Teaching Area: Junior Middle Seniors Intermediate Leadership
Examples of Teaching Ideas/ Strategies
Discovery Time : Creative Corner, Writers Workshop, Media Area, Computer Pods, Outdoor Play, Construction Zone, Play Centre Science/Kitchen, Maths Area, Reading Area
Relevance to Teachers
Some great ideas of what areas could be set up to run a Discovery Time.
Plan as you go, children’s choice.
First term play, socialisation, routines, processes.
Journals for each child to record their intentions for the session, which are shown to the teacher before they engage in learning.
Have to plan and reflect on every project, may be short term (10mins- ½ hr) or days/weeks.
Model based on Share time, Tuning in, Refreshing, Discovery time, Reflection time
Summary
A showcase with lots of supporting video clips and examples of journals and lots of discussion around how the school runs their discovery time programme
Relevant Links/ Blogs/ Wikispaces
My rating of this course :
because…. Some interesting ideas and good to see the model in action. Would need a lot of planning to set up as they run it with a high level of team work and parental involvement.
Living Heritage Stories
Presenter: Date: 08/10/10
Learning Areas
Literacy: Written Oral Visual Reading
H.O.T: Inquiry Multiple Intelligence (De Bonos) H.O.M Other
Numeracy: Maths:
Teaching Area: Junior Middle Seniors Intermediate Leadership
Examples of Teaching Ideas/ Strategies
Setting up a website (templates all supplied) with support questions to guide learners to record stories (eg of historical value to the local area)
Relevance to Teachers
A free bilingual website that enables New Zealand schools to share stories online to celebrate our heritage and taonga, providing a permanent record. (hosted by the National Library
Summary
A hands on workshop exploring the potential of the site
Relevant Links/ Blogs/ Wikispaces
livingheritage.org.nz
My rating of this course :
because….
What a great and authentic way to engage children in learning and recording important places, events, people etc in our communities. Would be fabulous for extension work as well.
Little Boxes: A learning journey outside the square
Presenter: Rob & Sandie Haddock Tahuna School Date: 08/10/10
Learning Areas
Literacy: Written Oral Visual Reading
H.O.T: Inquiry Multiple Intelligence (De Bonos) H.O.M Other
Numeracy: Maths:
Teaching Area: Junior Middle Seniors Intermediate Leadership
Examples of Teaching Ideas/ Strategies
A whole integrated inquiry based around a scenario that immersed the class in community building starting with an empty classroom divided into ‘sections’ which was then ‘developed’ into a new community. An authentic building process was followed and eventually a ‘disaster’ and its aftermath occurred
Relevance to Teachers
A huge undertaking requiring an enormous amount of planning and resourcing.
Summary
A showcase of the learning and teaching journey in a total immersion inquiry scenario.
Relevant Links/ Blogs/ Wikispaces
My rating of this course :
because…. A very interesting concept and what passion the presenters had for their learning journey to undertake such a project Very inspiring.
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