The parrot of purpose sits on my shoulder - A journey with ICT in a junior classroom

The parrot of purpose sits on my shoulder - a journey with ICT in a junior classroom

Presenter: Tina DonnellKaipara Flats School, Twin Coast Cluster

October 6, 2010

Integrating new technologies to empower learning and transform leadership

Sunday, 3 October 2010

show how ICT could be embedded into a junior programme

discuss the purpose of blogging and digital learning

outline the progress I have made as a blogger with my junior class

list tools and resources that I use regularly that you may like to explore in your own time

In this workshop I intend to...


Quoted by Sherry Crisp, National Facilitator ICT PD in 2008 at first module of Twin Coast Cluster

Metaphor used by Andy Hargreaves (1997), is found in the ‘Parrot of Purpose’ sitting on our shoulders questioning our actions. (more information on Andy Hargreaves here)

The Parrot of Purpose Metaphor


If you employ digital learning processes, they must advance student learning. Otherwise, why bother? (Tony Ryan, Digital Pedagogies, Learning@School, Feb 09)


IT is not ‘added’ to learning. It must be deeply embedded in learning.

(Tony Ryan, Digital Pedagogies, Learning@School, Feb 09)


Real time, real life learning experiences that employ quality digital tools (Tony Ryan)

An overview of ICT in a typical day


HoM, significant events, reflection, inquiryPlan for the day slide show

Habit of mind

Blog updates

Calendar work

Reflection, feedback, comment

Highlight inquiry

topic


http://www.instituteforhabitsofmind.com/




Timetable Thursday


Timetable Thursday

Morning After Play After Lunch

RollPlan for the day

NewsDate & Weather Poem

Shared Book

Reading Groups

Story

Inquiry

PE

Maths

Blog

Writing

Poem

Shared Book

Reading Groups

Story

Inquiry

PE


Timetable Thursday




Shared Book

Reading Groups

Story

Inquiry

PE

Maths

Blog

Writing

Poem

Shared Book

Reading Groups

Story

Inquiry

PE


Timetable Thursday




Shared Book

Reading Groups

Story

Inquiry

PE

Maths

Blog

Writing

Poem

Shared Book

Reading Groups

Story

Inquiry

PE


Collaboration

Date and Weather chart - from the side bar

Talking Buddies


http://www.ictgames.com/dateChart.html

http://www.ictgames.com/dateChart.html

Talking Buddies - organisation

Children’s names written on popsticks and stored in a basket

Every Friday, a child draws pairs of names from the basket

Names recorded on board

These children sit together on mat and work together for that week


Talking Buddies - applications

Oral language - ask a question, pose a problem, children talk with their buddy, three names selected from basket to share with class

Tasks involving collaboration

Sharing computer - for date and weather activity, buddies are regrouped on board to make threes

Quick pairing for PE


Blog Update (sometimes)Online PD related to blogging


http://room2kaiparaflats.blogspot.com/


http://centre4.core-ed.net/modules/note/note.php?space_key=382&module_key=68576


http://livepage.apple.com/


MathsWhole class warm up



8Sunday, 3 October 2010

Maths task board, part of tumblelinks on side bar of blog, Maths Blog - sorted for groups


Or an offline taskFor example: graphing using Kid Pix


http://room2kaiparaflats.blogspot.com/2009/09/our-shared-lunch.html

http://room2kaiparaflats.blogspot.com/2009/09/our-shared-lunch.html

www.writingfun.com

modeling - data projector and/or mimio

blog updates - draft with children

Children’s own writing time - given choice to write using Kid Pix (and/or blog, sometimes) - first five to six names drawn from basket

Writing


http://www.writingfun.com

http://www.writingfun.com

Shared Reading

Poem and shared book - data projector and/or mimio, annotate or build word lists, slide show of enlarged text, children sometimes illustrate


Reading task board

Computer time as part of reading tumble

Directed to links on blog side bar, add and change frequently


http://room2kaiparaflats.blogspot.com


Or an offline taskKid Pix template - a useful tool


http://kaipara2writers.blogspot.com/2010/06/leopards-bubble-poems.html

http://kaipara2writers.blogspot.com/2010/06/leopards-bubble-poems.html

Kid PixUse the “Save as Template” option to set up independent digital tasks


Brain BreaksiTunes for Music & Movement


Our BlogOnline PD related to blogging








Developing explicit understanding of what makes a good learner

Awareness of learning goals

Reflective learners

Feedback and collaboration - between teacher and child, child and child, parents and child, wider audience - other learners, other teachers

So what is the purpose of the blog in my class?


About blogging - a step by step guide

“Create your own classroom blog” download as PDF

http://rachelboyd.wikispaces.com/bloggingnotes

Rachel Boyd






Blogging Specifics - my first steps





http://room2kaiparaflats.blogspot.com/2008/10/welcome-to-our-news-blog.html

http://room2kaiparaflats.blogspot.com/2008/10/welcome-to-our-news-blog.html

Picture and text - describing current learning

digital camera, photo taken with class, by teacher or child - teach simple safety rules, point and click, learn new skills as need arises, explore composition, but most importantly just use the tool

upload with the class, model the process, talk them through it, allow children to take part

draft sentences with class

email parents to let them know about new posts


http://room2kaiparaflats.blogspot.com/2008/10/favourite-toy-day.html

http://room2kaiparaflats.blogspot.com/2008/10/favourite-toy-day.html

Photos and Cyber Safety

Keep to photos of work or learning objects rather than children as much as possible

If posting pictures of children, show groups rather than individuals

Need permission from parents to show photos of children - school policy and procedures

(see http://www.netsafe.org.nz/) or see Rachel Boyd’s wiki

FIRST NAMES ONLY


http://www.netsafe.org.nz/keeping_safe.php?sectionID=education&titleID=Policies%2520and%2520Use%2520Agreements&pageID=81&menuID=81






Internet Safety for Children

Faux Paw - link on side bar of blog

http://www.ikeepsafe.org/iksc_kids/








Revisiting learning

Real time, real life learning experience over time (May & November)

Learning object, digitised through camera

Created with the class


http://room2kaiparaflats.blogspot.com/2008/11/light-and-dark-update.html

http://room2kaiparaflats.blogspot.com/2008/11/light-and-dark-update.html

WordleA simple presentation idea for brainstorms and lists


Voice Thread

a versatile digital storytelling tool

developing oral language and oral reading

revisiting ideas

giving feedback

catering for special needs


http://voicethread.com/share/596340/


Voice Thread - interaction

Learning intention: Listen and respond to others, build a conversation


http://goo.gl/b/r1fp

http://goo.gl/b/r1fp

Voice Thread exampleshttp://voicethread.com/share/694860/ http://voicethread.com/share/1227602/ http://voicethread.com/#q.b1083558 http://room2kaiparaflats.blogspot.com/2009/11/properties-of-plastic-

and-glass.html
















http://room2kaiparaflats.blogspot.com/2009/11/properties-of-plastic-and-glass.html

http://room2kaiparaflats.blogspot.com/2009/11/properties-of-plastic-and-glass.html

WallwisherOnline sticky notes


http://www.wallwisher.com/




Kid Pix

avoiding google images, respecting copyright and modeling good practice

publishing writing - export jpeg

slide shows

save as a templatehttp://room2kaiparaflats.blogspot.com/2010/04/term-2-begins.html


http://room2kaiparaflats.blogspot.com/2010/04/term-2-begins.html




Writer’s Blog

A reason to write

An audience

Reflecting on learning

Learning to comment constructively

Awareness of writing goalshttp://kaipara2writers.blogspot.com/


http://kaipara2writers.blogspot.com/

http://kaipara2writers.blogspot.com/

http://kaipara2writers.blogspot.com/2010/06/frost.html

http://kaipara2writers.blogspot.com/2010/06/frost.html

Maths and Kid Pix

open ended tool with many uses

not a pre-packaged learning experience, as worksheets and even computer based games and website activities often arehttp://room2kaiparaflats.blogspot.com/2010/05/maths-and-kid-pix.html


http://room2kaiparaflats.blogspot.com/2010/05/maths-and-kid-pix.html

http://room2kaiparaflats.blogspot.com/2010/05/maths-and-kid-pix.html

The Side Bar

Add the relevant websites you find to the sidebar

Change them oftenhttp://room2kaiparaflats.blogspot.com






Photopeach & Animoto

displaying art work

a record of special events


http://room2kaiparaflats.blogspot.com/2010/06/vehicles-with-wheels-and-axles.html







































































http://room2kaiparaflats.blogspot.com/2010/06/rodney-library-road-show.html



http://room2kaiparaflats.blogspot.com/2010/05/making-our-own-stories.html

http://room2kaiparaflats.blogspot.com/2010/05/making-our-own-stories.html

Digital Camera

Quick publishing - from the whiteboard, the floor, children’s books, children’s pictures, chalk on the playground


Kidspiration

Use it, model it, model learning how to use it with your class


http://room2kaiparaflats.blogspot.com/2010/04/our-term-2-topic.html

http://room2kaiparaflats.blogspot.com/2010/04/our-term-2-topic.html

Student Voice

I asked the children to tell me what they like about our blog...








Window into another junior classhttp://rachelboyd.blogspot.com/2009/11/peek-for-week-inside-kiwi-junior.html


http://rachelboyd.blogspot.com/2009/11/peek-for-week-inside-kiwi-junior.html




Twitter: Overcoming GeographyWhy I have a twitter account

PLN & PLESunday, 3 October 2010

http://twitter.com/

http://twitter.com/

A few people to follow (to get you started)

tinado (That’s me)

dragonsinger57 (Jo Fothergill)

sumich (Luke Sumich - keynote speaker at cluster conference 2009)

dorothyjburt (Point England)

TweetSmarter (handy hints for using twitter)

teachernz (Michael Fawcett)

ahrenfelt (Johannes Ahrenfelt) Great professional development blog Eat.Sleep.Teach.

Nunavut_Teacher

timbuckteeth (Steve Wheeler)

suzievesper

sharpjacqui

tombarrett

twincoastcluster (just started - updates for our schools)

camlockie

lindayollis

TeachAKid


...and a few more

Keamac

mimioguy (for mimio resources)

MrsBee12 (Clare Buist)

lagatabonita (Susan Lindsay)

fionagrant

I started by making twitter my home page so that whenever I opened the browser, I could take a quick look, (a bit like checking the fridge).

Now I use Seesmic, an application that can be downloaded from the internet.This is not a comprehensive list, and is

not in any particular order, but could be a good start.


Next challenges for me

e-portfolios - building the habits of reflection into the learning process and documenting it

google docs

developing a PLN that includes local teachers & building on the developments made possible by the Twin Coast Cluster ICT PD


A Learning Progression

L1. Low competence, High commitment (The Enthusiast)L2. Low / Some competence, Low commitment (The Disillusioned Learner)L3. Moderate competence, Variable commitment (The Capable but Cautious)L4. High competence, High commitment (High Achiever)from Tony Ryan’s presentation - Digital Pedagogies Learning @ School 2009 Self Leadership And The One Minute Manager (Ken Blanchard)


Ideas into practice

A. Clarify the 3 ideas / concepts / strategies that most resonated with you so far today

B. Choose one, and use this process:

1. What do you need to achieve?

2. What’s happening right now?

3. What could you put into action?

4. What will you put into action?

5. What will be the process for implementation?

6. How will you keep this going??Adapted from ‘The Leadership Coaching Guide’

(Tony Ryan, Digital Pedagogies, Learning@School, Feb 09)


“...he is the Thomas Moore Brennan Chair in Education in the Lynch School of Education at Boston College ... mainly known for his groundbreaking work on educational change and has also done research on sustainable leadership...” Janice Malloy

http://blog.pegasuscom.com/Leverage-Points-Blog/bid/41669/Performing-Beyond-Expectations-An-Interview-with-Andy-Hargreaves

Andy Hargreaves








melanne_k Classroom leadership is the most important leadership of all. Andy Hargreaves #geels2010

sozzieg listening to andy hargreaves @geels2010 all teachers are leaders!

benpaddlejones “set your own targets, they'll be higher than the government’s & more likely to be achieved because you own them” Andy Hargreaves #geels2010

Twitter mentions - Andy Hargreaves


http://www.ted.com/talks/view/id/848

Simon Sinek: How great leaders inspire

action

What?

How?

Why?






The parrot of purpose sits on my shoulder - A journey with ICT in a junior classroom

Presenter: Tina Donnell

Kaipara Flats School, Twin Coast Cluster

October 6, 2010

Integrating new technologies to empower learning and transform leadership
