2010

Our 2010 Journey

=//**Term 1:**// =

Lovey and I were in Rotorua for the Learning@Schools Conference. Both found the conference to be worthwhile. Learnt many things that would be beneficial to our school needs. Please read our reports below to find out what we have gained from the seminars.
 * February 24-26**


 * Exhibition hall - where ICT suppliers displayed their goods**

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 * Conference Reports**


 * March 9 - Wikispace PD with the staff**

We have been fortunate this term with 30 computers being donated to our school. We have received 7 computers from Hill School (17/2/10) and 15 computers from Barfoot and Thompson (19/2/10) and 8 computers from Yellow Company (23/3/10)
 * Desktop computers**
 * 15 of these computers have been configured and are placed in the senior and middle classes
 * 7 computers are being rebuilt by Murray before they get placed in the classrooms as well
 * We are waiting for the 8 computers from Yellow Company. They will be arriving on the 31st of March

Lovey and I have had 2 lead teacher days with David. We both found these days to be very useful and have learnt some new ICT tools. Please read David's reports regarding these times.
 * Lead Teachers PD with David (cluster facilitator)**





Rob and I have been working with our Project Manager regarding funding from variety of trusts. We have already completed the first stage We have also completed the second stage We are __now__ in the third stage
 * Funding**
 * Collected quotes from different suppliers
 * Letters (written by Project Manager) to attach with our application forms
 * Letters signed by Principal and BOT Chairperson
 * Letters and quotes sent to variety of trusts
 * Waiting for replies

The new rules and agreements for all staff members, junior primary students (Years 0-3) and primary intermediate students (Years 4-8) have been typed up and are now waiting for approval from the BOT. The next BOT meeting is this Monday 29th March. As soon as these policies are approved, we will be sending them out to parents and caregivers. It would be fantastic if parents give their permission for their child's name, photograph and work to appear in our wikispace. This is a good way of celebrating our student's achievements. Our job as teachers is to teach them how to be safe on the internet.
 * E- Learning Policy**

I ha​ve created a wikispace for ICT ideas and resources that you might be interested in (see navigation bar on left side of page). Have a browse through the wiki and if you would like anything to be added on, just give Lovey and I a buzz.
 * ICT Ideas and Resources**

Another day well spent with David. Lovey and I showed David what work has been accomplished since his last visit We also looked at how 'Photostory 3' can be integrated into teacher's planning. David helped us create 'Talking Books' using Photostory 3. We found this tool very easy to use and we cannot wait to show the rest of the staff how simple it is.
 * //Term 2// **
 * David's Visit - 4th May**
 * E-Leanng Policies (school, staff, Years 4-8, Years 0-3)
 * E-Learning Strategic Plan
 * [[file:StrategicPlan.pdf]]
 * Milestone report (data on what goals has been achieved so far)
 * Milestone report (data on what goals has been achieved so far)

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See David's report regarding this visit

So far we have had two successful grant applications. These grants will be going towards 10 pocket video cameras, 3 interactive white board software programs, 1 Smart board, 1 projector plus installation and cabling for the smart board.
 * Grant Application**

All policies (School Policy, Staff Policy, Junior Students Policy, Middle and Intermediate Students Policy) have been approved by the BOT and we are now waiting for students to bring signed forms back.
 * E-Learning Policies**


 * May 12 - Staff Meeting**

Spent some __time__ with David ordering for ICT __resources__ in the morning. We ordered for easispeak microphones, 48 port switch, creative vado cameras and interactive board software. Feels great knowing that our students and teachers can have now some equipment to use. Lovey and our school technician went around the classrooms and installed photostory 3. See David's report regarding this visit
 * //Term 3// **
 * September 13 - David's visit**



Yay! Recieved our 48 port switch today. This switch will be put in the ICT suite.
 * September 15**

Hooray - the cameras and the easispeak recorders have arrived.
 * September 16**

The first 30 minutes of our day, Lovey and I took the cameras down to the hall to show some students and teachers how to use them to take video footages and still photos of the Counties Manukau Steelers visit. The teachers and students found the cameras easy to use. David then showed us how to convert these video footages and transfer them into movie maker.
 * September 20 - David's visit**

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 * //Term 4// **
 * October 12 - Cluster Meeting**

Hip Hip Hooray! Our 11 All-in-one computers have arrived. Awesome!
 * October 12**

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 * October 13 - MoE SNUP audtior's visit**

David tried to help me insert backgrounds into my videos. I had done some green screening but couldn't do it. David will come back and help me later as we had run out of time. Showed David our new computers in the ICT suite. I had installed photostory in all the teachers laptops but was having problems with Edna's laptop. In the afternoon, David worked on Edna's laptop. See David's report.
 * October 18 -David's visit**


 * October 18 - Staff Meeting**

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Worked with some staff members on their wikispaces.
 * October 20 - Staff PD**