year 8 tod carmel college
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Year 8 Teacher Only Day
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Carmel College
Friday 12th April 2013
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The aims for today… • Revisit the shared understanding around BYOD at
Carmel College
• Develop an understanding of Blended e-Learning and the ‘why’ at Carmel College
• Develop an understanding of using Google Sites in the classroom
• Develop skills around using Google Sites
• Develop an awareness of using Google Docs in Literacy
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Why BYOD?
What we want for our young people…to be confident, connected,
actively involved and lifelong learners
The New Zealand Curriculum – Vision Statement
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Why BYOD at Carmel College?
Carmel College is committed to educating and empowering young
women to strive for excellence and to live the values of Jesus Christ, in the
Catholic and Mercy traditions.
To see the need and make the difference.
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Why BYOD at Carmel College?
The Five Pillars of Learning at Carmel College
Thinking
Relating to Others
Using Language, Symbols and Text
Managing Self
Participating and Contributing
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Strategic Plan - Why BYOD at Carmel College? • In-school professional learning programmes utilizing best
practice expertise of our own staff as well as outside experts. Particular focus: BYOD at Year 7 and 9
• That appropriate Review of ICT strategic Implementation of new technology is provided, aimed at equitable ICT strategic plan and used to support the distribution of resources curriculum, reporting and administrative functions of the school.
• Continued commitment to the best Learning Support system we can afford for students with special learning needs, including Gifted and Talented Education
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What is Blended e-Learning??
‘The smart use of e-Learning tools, resources and Teaching & Learning strategies in face-to-face and virtual spaces, at & outside of school with the aim
of improving student learning.’
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What is e-Learning? Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has a major impact on the world in which young people live. Similarly, e-Learning (learning supported by or facilitated by ICT) has considerable potential to support effective teaching pedagogy by:
● Students making connections
● Students engaging in collaborative shared learning
● Enhancing opportunities for students to learn and take their learning further
The New Zealand Curriculum Pg 36
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21st Century Teachers and Learners
● Learning anywhere, anytime ● Accessing ‘new knowledge’ ● Encouraging collaboration, creativity,
communication and critical thinking ● Encouraging responsible digital citizens and digital
literacy ● Strengthening connections with parents, the
community and experts ● Encouraging teacher innovation
Smart Use of ICT
Discussion around what does the ‘smart use’ of ICT tools
look like?
What students think…
Sharing of Practice
Felicity’s journey so far
Felicity’s Google site
What skills will the Year 7s bring to Year 8?
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Literacy and e-Learning
How do you typically give feedback now?
What can technology add that wasn’t possible?
Google Docs Literacy Task
Resources to support you
The Virtual Learning Network - http://www.vln.school.nz/
Enabling e-Learning - http://elearning.tki.org.nz/
Software for Learning - http://softwareforlearning.tki.org.nz/
