Somerset+Cres+3+and+4

Somerset Crescent School

=Milestone 3 = =Goals =



 //(N.B. - several of the links below contain photos as evidence and also included within the link are specific learning intentions etc)// __1. Students empowered with the skills to learn in a way that enables them to become life-long, 21st Century learners. __ __Feb__ __March__ __April/May__ __June/July__ __November__ __3. Teachers will be well informed, confident users of e-learning __ __Feb__ __March/April__ __May__
 * From the start of this year it has been clearly identified to teachers the expectation of regular contributions of ICT work within their classes. These contributions are to show how ICT is being used and therefore how our children are being empowered with the necessary skills to be successful in the 21st Century. The class contributions will mainly be contained within this section of the milestone - it is also suggested (see link) that children begin to select and contribute this evidence, not just the teachers. [|Contributing your ICT evidence.docx]
 * Year 3 student rubbish powerpoint presentation at assembly based around his own mini inquiry and personal feelings about the amount of rubbish around our school grounds. [|Rubbish Powerpoint.pptx]
 * Maths and ICT in year 1/2 class [|R 11 T1 11.docx]
 * Literacy, and school values (respect), and ICT in year 2/3 class [|R3 T1 11.docx] . (The reference to the literacy based website being used in this link was one sent to staff in an email with ideas/links etc to try - mentioned in goal 3/On-going.)
 * Mathletics in year 5/6 class [|R9 T1 11.docx]
 * Using Word 2010 and BeFunky for poetry publishing in year 4/5 class [|R17 T1 11.docx]
 * We now have two extra laptops that classes/groups are able to book out for use. Teachers have used these for children to complete extra/extension work on, TEKids use them and teachers book them so relievers can still use the IWB's in class if they need to take their laptops.
 * Seniors using Movie Maker as part of an Inquiry into their own talents and skills
 * Year 2 student - learning to use a different tool to develop thoughts and ideas in writing. []
 * Hats and Keys evidence [|Hats and Keys pic.docx]
 * Clip of ORRS child engaged in e-Learning -
 * Last year staff identified that more in-class support would be beneficial for them. We are initiating an in-school system to try and offer this on a more formal basis. We hope to use staff strengths as well as lead teachers and Mary in order to provide all staff with support in both ICT and Inquiry Learning.
 * Teacher Aide goal setting and in-school PD workshops. [|TA pic PD.docx] [|Photo PD Notes for Teacher Aides.docx] [|Support Staff ICT Training April 11.docx]
 * Computer suite re-vamp - Our computer suite walls were looking very tired with very old posters etc on them. This was all removed and replaced with more up to date teaching and learning based information for both teachers and children. Classes have also been encouraged to add to the walls in the suite. Our computer suite is timetabled and well used by students, staff and also parents/whanau. [|ICT suite pic.docx]
 * Kath Murdoch PD - Staff who attended the PD fedback the points and ideas they took away from the day. Some of the main points discussed were making any inquiry relevant and meaningful to the children, considering the length of inquiry topics and running mini inquiries - all good ideas and reminders for staff to link back to the inquiry sessions they are running with their children. There was also discussion on our own inquiry model and some of the difficulties teachers are still having in facilitating successful inquiry lessons. Tony has put together some ideas and information on how our school wide process relates directly to Kath's work (Classroom Connections) and some inquiry planning ideas, also from Kath [|Inquiry Planning Tip List.docx]
 * Tony attended the session with Lyn Ross on the 2nd of May regarding Thinking (Workshop 1). At a subsequent staff meeting Tony related the great information, ideas and resources gained back to staff with a personalised slant related directly to our school. [|Staff Mtg 10 May 11 pics.docx] Specifically where we are currently at and where we will move to related to the teaching of thinking (through Bloom's) in classes and school-wide development of a 'Thinking Toolbox'. [|SCS Thinking 2011 – Using Blooms.pptx] The staff meeting went well and teachers have 'had a go' at officially incorporating Bloom's into their classes. This was reflected on and fedback at staff meeting Tue 17 May. [|17-5-11.doc] . The next step for teams is to consider which elements of Bloom's, Graphic Organisers and ICT's they deem as important to be used school wide and to be included in the school 'Thinking Toolbox'. [|Developing our School toolbox.docx] [|SCS Thinking Toolbox.docx]
 * VLN entry 4 May - TEKids reflections. []
 * ICT and e-learning Survey Monkey sent to all staff - (responses still being collected). Results will be used for BoT report in June and also as a guide for the rest of the year in terms of support required and where emphasis is being placed and/or perhaps needs to be placed regarding consistent e-learning opportunities for our students. []

__June/July__
 * Quite in depth school-wide development has been put into creating a school "Thinking Curriculum" This has occcurred through consultation with teaching staff, lead teacher PD and staff meetings. The following links are some evidence of the process gone through. (See also related VLN entries and toolbox links above) [|SCS Thinking Framework.docx] [|SCS Thinking blueprint.docx] [|Graphic Organisers PPt.pptx]

__On-going__ Term 2 (so far) - NZ maths, Story starter machine, several digital animation ideas (Louise)
 * Regular teacher emails with ICT / IWB and Inquiry based links and ideas to try based around current school programmes, targets and focuses. The following link is the initial email sent to staff, requesting feedback.Since this email several teachers have provided verbal feedback that they are using the links that have been sent to them and they are beneficial and time-saving for staff. Teacher Aides have also been sent links to sites, activities that can assist them with their special needs children and English language learners. [|ICT_idea_email_1.PNG]
 * Topics that links and ideas were sent to staff regarding ICT/Inquiry in term 1 were - phonics, e-learning games and activities, different dialects, cyber safety and IWB ideas.
 * VLN entry 17 May []

__4. Investigate, develop and implement ways to involve Family/Whanau in order to actively participate in and celebrate students learning success. __  The CIH graduation ceremony was a great success with several of the parents commenting that they were extremely proud of themselves and felt like they had really achieved something throughout the programme! []
 * Computers in Homes Programme. Aimed at low decile schools the Computers in Homes Programme [] offers parents of the school the opportunity of 20 hours basic computer tuition, a fully refurbished computer, flat screen, speakers, pen drive etc and 6 months paid internet access, all for an initial fee of $50! We were lucky enough to get 10 spaces on this programme, that was later extended to 14 places. Our parents have been coming along from 2.15 until 4.15 on Fridays for the training. It has been a great opportunity that will not only benfit the community but our children will directly benefit from now having a computer with internet access at home. [|CIH pix 11.3.docx] [] []
 * Community Meet and Greet. On the 24th February we held a Meet and Greet here at school to involve and include our community and let them know the value we place on their involvement within the school, and also to get ideas from them as to how we can improve the Home School partnerships and relationships. We also invited local kindergartens and preschools. The turn out was fantastic and input from our community was great. [|HSP presentation.pptx] [|Meet n Greet pix.docx] [|Community Feedback from Meet and Greet 24.docx]
 * As a result of the Meet and Greet, we are going to hold a parent Homework information afternoon in term 2 where parents are invited into classrooms to see and discuss the types of homework and expectations of the teacher. We will have web based activities that parents can use at home on display via the Smartboards and will refer back to the National Standards pamphlets given out at 3 Way Conferences, in particular the sections outlining what parents can do to support their children's learning at home. [|Homework Afternoon.docx]
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 * Parent Portal - eTAP...
 * Website re-vamp... Currently under progress - a parent who develops websites is currently building a new site for us with the support of a staff member. The Parent Portal mentioned above is going to be a part of this site so parents can log in and view information on their childrens progress and achievement.

__5. Through the development of the Te Kids initiative the students will grow as reflective leaders of e-learning __
 * **<span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif;">Every Tuesday the Tekids have a meeting with the lead teacher to reflect on previous sessions attended and to set goals or tasks to be completed. [[file:Tekids Information Sheet.docx]] **
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**The tekids are in the process of teaching a ICT skill or program learned to a junior class.**
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**Information sheets are given out regularly to aide the Tekids in their inquiry. [[file:Web 2 tools.docx]]**
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**Getting the Tekids to complete tasks and take the leadership role is an uphill battle due to the students not being in my classroom and lacking in confidence in their own abilities. I am also new to the lead teacher position myself so I am still finding it hard to be taking a larger role within ICT in the school.**
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">**The Tekids have been given a journal/notebook to write their personal goals and reflections in so they can be discussed in the weekly meetings.**
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">I have given them a new task to be worked on over the next few weeks so hope this will be more successful.[[file:Tekids task 9.docx]]
 * <span style="color: #000000; font-family: 'Arial Black',Gadget,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">I have decided to split the Tekids into two groups with one being a support group within the school for ICT in classrooms and the other a group with more of an inquiry focus for cluster meetings. This allows the group members who lack confidence in leading to remain in a supportive role while the others can focus on presenting their learnings back to the school.