Skype+Mtgs

**Scheduled Dates:**
 * Tues 11th May @ 9:15- Techie problems re skype, postponed until 18th
 * Tues18th May @ 9:15
 * Tues 1st June @ 9:15-Postponed due to Paul having to relieve
 * Tues 8th June @ 9:15


 * Mon 27th July @ 1:30

**Monday 27th July @ 1:30** **General catch-up**


 * MacBooks vs PC Laptops

-Discussion about the pros and cons of each particularly the dual platform conflicts -Paul to confirm with MUSAC Mac compatability -Paul to contact EDtech about an infrastructure audit //QUESTION: I'm still confused by the platform concept. If the MacBooks were solely used for use in the class and not used with MUSAC would this be an issue? My initial focus would be on getting staff MacBooks through Tela and then a pod of MACS that could be utilised across the classrooms (this would be dependent on successful fundraising). The existing PCs would be used primarily to provide software that supports learning.//

In talking to you and Rach I am considering getting two teachers on board with the Macs and postponing the lease of the other teachers untill the two teachers, who would get the most out of the Macs, learn the Mac programmes and share their progress with the other staff. What do you think?


 * Google Maps/Wikipedia

-Discussion about how these would be perfect to fit with our 2011 'Community' focus -Rocky to check out how we can add content to both of these sites


 * Digistore

-Discussion about registration issues with Digistore -Rocky to check out with administraors -Paul to forward initial email confirmation recieved in June to Rocky and Te Mako


 * Pirate Pad

-Discussion about 'Pirate Pad' the next step up from skrbl -Paul exolained how the senior students had utilised skrbl as a tool for recording/and recieninf inforamtion from sources of information utilised during the inquiry process in Term Three -Paul to explore how this could be used within reading discussion, shared writing and at home discussions/wonderings linked to Term Big Question/Concept


 * //elearningbop - Literacy Progressions//

-Discussion about this link -Paul to share this link with staff as part of National Standards Writing PD

Could you please add the links you skyed me?

**Tues 1st June @ 9:15**
 * Explore links with Makaraka Learning Edge Curriculum and ICT.**
 * Photostory next steps – embedding in wiki/ impact on learning

-The Rm 4 students continue to enjoy the Photo Story 3 programme. Up into now I've used two-three monitors to facilitate voice recording etc so now I want everyone to do their own so that hey are ready to tutor others in Rm 3 (middle school) next term.

To start the process/philosophy behind creating a school website, in time, I would like to create a Room 4 wiki where they can attach their progressive term inquiry Photo Story and show parents/caregivers etc their progress at home by entering wiki. Also students sharing a piece of learning that they are proud of etc. Is it possible to have individual student links within a wiki? What else could we do with this wiki? Examples: [] http://poweron6.wikispaces.com/ http://nzedublogs.wikispaces.com/classes+and+students+using+wikis //I haven't done what I intended to do but will do. This week the students, within their Changes Inquiry groups, are going to be using different tools to find information related to their questions. What I'm thinking about is having each group have their own skrbl page which they can share with their sources. The sources will hopeful answer any questions using this medium. These skrbl pages can also be used by the students at home if they discover any information. What are your thoughts?// Sounds like a great way to utilise the tool. Skrbl can alo be a place to place source of info. such as weblinks. [] <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">**Strategic Planning/Updates**
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif;">Skrbl **–** ideas into practice?
 * Google Earth : Would be good if you could download before Tuesday. See link here: http://educationalsoftware.wikispaces.com/Google+Earth
 * Elng and NZC – strengthen big picture links to learning edge curriculum <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">-

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Have been thinking about these linkages and are planning to do ICT, and other curriculum areas, by the end of next week. I'll basically take the approach of recording how ICT enhances the six big Learning Edge ideas.

Sounds great, you may want to consider capture this using a wiki that way new ideas and a range of perspectives can be added. These questions may help your thinking too:


 * 2009 community ICT Survey - update

<span style="display: block; font-family: 'Century Gothic','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;">Uploaded but not sure where it went . How do you direct it to be on this page? //I started putting some ideas together but they need plenty of recrafting-At this stage too generic and not specific. What are your thoughts on attachment//
 * James Murray
 * <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Palatino Linotype','Book Antiqua',Palatino,serif; font-size: 10pt;">ICTPD

//**I recently came across this link:**// //elearningbop - Literacy Progressions// //How useful is this site?//

- Progress with Photo-story – Paul and other staff. Explore links with Makaraka Learning edge Curriculum and effective pedagogy. Further support?? - New ICT resource to explore – Skrbl: []. Skrbl allows students and teachers to start up a page and invite others to collaborate in real time from their own locations. A possible application is brainstorming between classes and within the community, - Develop a shared space for Paul and Rocky’s collaboration + staff e-learning professional learning. ( I will set up a basic portal before Tuesday) - ICTPD cluster application progress - Staff survey re ICT across the curriculum + link to learning edge curriculum
 * Tuesday May 11th/18th : 9:15am**

Use of Photostory: senior class using independently to record inquiry process. Goal: reinforce in senior room and seniors model with middle school. Use within inquiry. Use more flexibly in juinior room. http://23ideas.wikispaces.com/

Paul's Evaluation/Reflection Of PD SKYPE Session 18th May

Where to next?
 * I need to discuss with Rachael a personal inquiry question within this ICT initiative. Also tie in WBOP PD with her two sessions on the 21st and 22nd of June
 * I was interested by Rochelle's feedback on teaching typing, particularly the focus on integrating this into normal literacy practice e.g. This is an 'e' and this is an 'e' on the keyboard. I still want investigate the potential of utilising a simple typing tutor programme as part of the senior class handwriting rotation programme.
 * Photo story is going well in Room 4. Next steps will include:
 * Setting up Rm 4 student tutors to work with Rm 3 in Term 3
 * Maintaining the use of this tool to evaluate 'Inquiry' progress
 * I want to maintain the 'natural' response focus rather than getting too scripted
 * Consider ideas provided by Rochelle's link
 * Add example to wiki
 * A second visit (after a quick look on the 11th) of the skrbl programme got me interested. I'm keen to trial this tool through:
 * Using it with Room 4 (senior class) to brainstorm thoughts and ideas about the school vision and also a shared writing piece
 * Using it across the school to get different classes perspectives on 'Managing Self'
 * Get parents to share their thoughts on the end of year school report in particualr the Key Competencies section
 * Looked at Spike examples
 * Interested long term but not a priority as yet
 * Interested at exploring Google Earth
 * ICT Resource Funding:
 * List of useful resources
 * Make the links to what staff would like
 * Are there any good grant sources?

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