Google Summit Learning Story- August 2015

Learners:  Aleena, Kavisha & Jessica                          Learning Coach: DWilkes

Learning Area: Technology and KCs                            Date: Aug 12, 2015

Learning Observed

Aleena, Kavisha and Jessica made us all proud when they represented us at the first ever Student Google Summit on Aug 12 at Hobsonville Point Primary School.  They were joined by hundreds of other learners from around Auckland and facilitated and participated in some exciting workshops about learning with digital technologies.  There was a lot of work leading up to this day.  First the girls met with Ms Wilkes to express their interest, brainstorm what they could present and then write and submit their pitch to the GEGNZ.  They demonstrated passion, commitment and skills while meeting their deadline.  This was their pitch: Using Google Sites for our Learning Pathways We are going to be presenting our Learning Pathways. Our learning pathways are in Google Sites. Every learner at OrmPS has a Learning Pathway, even all of our Learning Coaches. We like using Google sites because it has some features that some site makers don't for example: In Google sites you can edit the background on the site so that it won't be all blank, we can embed docs and other online artefacts, put in pictures, link out to our learning, share with our learning coaches and families and so much more! Come and learn with us on our learning pathways journey. They were of course successful and were added to the programme.  They then had to create their presentation and including a fun kahoot game as well.  The learners decided it would be great if they could practice their workshops the day before to iron out any crinkles and so they were able to facilitate their workshops for the rest of the habitat.  Amidst technical difficulties they persevered and responded to feedback making some small changes to improve their presentation.  On the big day the girls demonstrated confidence and resilience when many devices couldn’t access the internet.  We were very proud of the way they solved problems, remained calm, positive and supported the participants.  Way to go Aleena, Kaivsha and Jessica!

Evidence of learning

Trial run of workshop with LH1 learners = success! Aleena, Kavisha & Jessica intro Learning Pathways   OrmPS Girls working the crowd!     Kavisha & Aleena with Peanut             The OrmPS Crew at the end of Google Summit

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Jessica, Kavisha and Aleena showed they could relate well with others both in their collaborative effort in creating and facilitating their presentation and in responding to feedback.  They participated and contributed, managing themselves in 3 other sessions on the day and took their learning back to OrmPS to share with others.  They showed curiosity in the google cardboard session and made connections to prior knowledge.  They were capable at solving problems when there were technical difficulties and constantly collaborated to maximise their own learning and that of others.

Next Learning Steps

start thinking about their presentation for next year write a blog post about their experience teach family members some new skills/tricks they learned

NYLD iMovie Learning Story - August 2015

Learners:  Jessica, Nisita & Karleil                                             Learning Coach: D Wilkes

Learning Area: KCs and Literacy                                                Date: Aug 5

Learning Observed

Jessica, Karleil and Nisita collaborated together to provide a wonderful and inspirational component to the ‘Leadership Experience’ as a long awaited follow up to the NYLD that all the Year 6s attended in Term 2.  The learners co-constructed a presentation and talk about the highlights from the NYLD day (which can be found in the Leadership Experience presentation).  They sparked the curiosity of the crowd with the strong message of leadership.  The learners loved watching the video and most walked away thinking about the leaders who have influenced them.  Practicing their public speaking, writing, presenting and leading was what they did while the audience enjoyed their entertaining iMovie.

Evidence of learning

Sharing the iMovie of NYLD highlights they co-constructed   Sharing what leadership means to them

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

While Jessica, Nisita and Karleil collaborated they made direct and indirect connections to their experience at NYLD and their knowledge of leaders/leadership.  They related to others, managed themselves responsibly and participated enthusiastically on the day.  They were collaborative and responded to changes with resilience.  The preparation for the presentation was great and their short blurbs were a nice finishing touch.

Next Learning Steps

add more pictures and sub-titles to the iMovie to make it longer practice your speaking parts more before presenting so we can all hear you and slow down your pace as well write a blog post about the afternoon including your reflections share your learning with family at home

Literature Circle Learning Story - Adjectives Group

Learner:  Jessica (Adjectives)                                              Date: June 2015 Kevin, Imran, Shivran, Rahi, Nehaal, Shivin, Sadeen & Vrishti

Learning Area: Literacy                                         Learning Coach: Diana Wilkes

Learning Observed

Reading research shows that good readers Read extensively Integrate information in the text with existing knowledge Have a flexible reading style, depending on what they are reading Are motivated Rely on different skills interacting: perceptual processing, phonemic processing, recall Read for a purpose; reading serves a function With this in mind we deliberately constructed a ‘book club’ of sorts this term. We began by learning about how to select and why to select a ‘Best Fit’ book- please ask Jessica what book she is reading and how she knows it is a best fit on a regular basis.  The Adjectives learned all about the 5 finger strategy to help them choose a book.  The Adjectives group was also introduced to an online book resource called http://booktrackclassroom.com which can be accessed anytime. In our Literature Circle each learner has a different role each week:  Summariser, Literary Luminary, Word Wizard, Discussion Director, Connector, Artful Artist or Researcher which ensures that the book club runs smoothly. It has been fantastic to observe Jessica engage with each of these roles seamlessly and actively contribute to conversations- she is a role model for the other learners.

Evidence of learning

Collaborative Google Doc        Snippet of meeting

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Jessica is showing Connectedness by relating her learning to the text we are reading. She is relating to others well by remaining respectful while others speak and she is Collaborative when she is participating in the discussion.  She is also developing her Capability in reading conversation and oral language.

Next Learning Steps

Always have a Best Fit book at school everyday and read every night at home, out loud when possible Visit booktrackclassroom.com often to read new books

Drama Learning Story - May 2015

Learner:   Amin, Shivin and Jessica                                             Date: May 20, 2015

Learning Area: The Arts- Drama                                 Learning Coach: Diana Wilkes

Learning Observed

During iExperience this term with the Strategic Leadership Team (SLT), we have been learning how to use movement and space to effectively communicate.  The lasting understanding is that people represent their culture and heritage in different dramatic ways- past and present.  Learners had a variety of opportunities to explore the use of space, props and their body for communicating different ideas. Amin, Shivin and Jessica worked in a group to use dramatic techniques to explore drama elements and conventions and exhibited a real passion and enthusiasm for performing. When asked to initiate and develop ideas with others to create dramatic 1 minute skit about a culture, the group selected British culture.  They generated many different ideas of what they could present and did a clear mime of fencing and drinking tea using real and imaginary props.

Evidence of learning

The group makes effective use of space, facial expressions and movement.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

All members of this team demonstrated that they can work Collaboratively with others towards a common goal. Together they exemplified Capabilities in following complex instructions and ultimately met the success criteria.  They related to each other well and managed themselves and their time wisely. Together they were able to make Connections between what they knew collectively about the culture and how to express that with movement, no sound and imaginary props.

Next Learning Steps

Further explore movements they can make with body, voice, space, and creation of facial expressions to enhance dramatic effect Focus on staying in character- especially that the actions are aligned with facial expressions

Jessica's Narrative Assessment- Digital Citizenship - 12.03.15

Learner: Jessica                        Learning Coach: DiWilkes            Date: 12.03.15

Learning Area:  Social Sciences / Key Competencies

Learning Observed

Today, Jessica was selected for a special ‘capability corner’ session in order to upskill some learners in our habitat as experts.  Jessica demonstrated a natural affinity for using digital technologies and can discuss what makes a good digital citizen and what we should avoid doing online to be safe.  She can explain what her ‘digital footprint’ is and how to keep it positive.  She spent some time navigating to her Learning Pathway and blog and was able to explain to others new ways to access this.  Jessica also contributed to her blog and added to her iReflection document.

Evidence of learning

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

During this session Jessica demonstrated she was highly capable at navigating our Google Apps for Education platform, easily accessing her Learning Pathway, her blog and various documents in her google drive.  She managed herself well and collaborated with others to offer help, generate ideas and seek clarification.

Next Learning Steps

complete her ‘digital footprint’ image in google docs write a weekly blog post on a topic of her choosing upload video to Youtube, create a Photopeach and/or iMovie