Nō ngā wiki e whitu nei

The term is flying! We have packed in a lot into the 5 weeks since the last post. The kids have been creating their own timetables using the playlist to guide them. We have had to re-visit the levels of agency to ensure everyone understands the expectations but more importantly, that they know what they … Continue reading →

After Term 2: the deeper stuff

A lot has happened in 10 weeks. A lot of reading has taken place in the 10 weeks in order to continue learning how to make this ILE the best it can be for all our learners. Readings like this and this confirm why we are innovating in a traditional setting. Readings like this justify … Continue reading →

Crossing Boundaries and Creating Connections

Knowledge is a complex, interconnected system requiring new pedagogical methods for successful learning to take place. The siloed system which is still present in many schools does little to help learners see the connections between disciplines.  Interdisciplinary curriculum which involves bringing together two or more disciplines in a conscious manner through team teaching, co-ordinating the contents … Continue reading →

Literaseas & #NZreadaloud

We went to ‘Navigating the Literaseas’ Conference to present #NZreadaloud. It was definitely a first for Jemma and I … Karen having done some presenting before. Stepping out of the comfort zone was important to enable us to get the message out about the power of #NZreadaloud. What became VERY clear to us as we … Continue reading →

Punk Learning

“This is hard core punk learning not fucking free form jazz” It was a phrase which caught my attention while listening to @Geomouldy deliver his talk on ‘Agency and Ownership’ at ULearn15. (I blogged about it here when reflecting on #CENZ15). It was subtle (not the phrase but the way Steve shared it in his … Continue reading →

Activate Demand

So I seem to be constantly asking the question “how do we get others on the waka of change towards a future focused pedagogy?” I have blogged about it here  and here And quite often I hear replies such as “change takes time” and “share” and “small steps” and the like. But perhaps the most disturbing … Continue reading →

Thinking forward

So “we are just about to go to tender” – those are the words in regards to where we are at with a new block of modern learning spaces to be built at our school. (I have no idea of the time frame for things like this BUT…it has got me thinking). The purpose for … Continue reading →