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26 MarchPublic discussion Created by Anne-Louise RobertsonUpdate to the Update!
Looks like it's become more official - check out this website
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Public discussion Created by Shona SmithThis blog just came through the Twittersphere from Mauri Abraham
http://principalpossum.blogspot.com/2020/03/we-got-this-preparing-for-off-site.html
A blog from Maurie Abraham outlining what HPHS has done to prepare for online learning - interesting he calls it 'off-site' rather than 'online' which I think shifts the emphasis and the focus from all learning needing to be online...
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4 FebruaryPublic discussion Created by Jacky YoungBut wait, there's more! I'm sure they said it would be a series of 4 but here's #5 and presumably there'll be an article to accompany ....
And here's the complete YouTube playlist and EdGazette articlesThis time it's all about industry partnerships. Some food for thought about the value and practicalities of making that happen. I suspect the realities are that there's a heap of work in getting it off the ground and my understanding of 123tech.co.nz has been that the mentoring aspect has been a good idea in theory but has not been so easy in practice.I'll add it to the discussion thread on EdSpace so they are all together there.Techweek may look a little different this time around and when he mentions how our tech sector is only second in terms of revenue to our tourism sector it brings home how suddenly things have changed...Stay safe, connected and well,- By Clive Francis- 22 MarchPublic discussion Created by Anne-Louise Robertson
I was thinking about the same book last week too.
The 3 UDL Principles are a great place to start our thinking.
What ways are we designing and supporting learner variability online.. starting with our learners at the centre and what we know about them in this context.
- By Linda 
Public discussion Created by Clive FrancisThanks, Clive - was just having a discussion with a teacher about synchronous and asynchronous online learning so this is very timely!
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- 5 MarchPublic discussion Created by Tessa Gray
Kia ora @dlmstar, hmmm it would seem the Spheros are not cheap. I bought mine secondhand on Trademe for $69.00, otherwise they range between $139 (minis) to $320 (Sphero Bolt). The bolts being a little more expensive with their LED displays. You can get them from JV HiFi, Harvey Norman or online, ie: PBTech.
Maybe you could buy one, trial and see where it takes you? The other education ideas/activities in Sphero edu are worth exploring too.
- By Tessa Gray Let us know how you get on? 
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Public discussion Created by Catherine Johnson- 17 DecemberPublic discussion Created by Tessa Gray
Kia ora Robin, thanks for your input. I've just clicked on your profile and got even more intrigued about your post. I'd love to know more about how your product can help coding and game design for NZ students.
Perhaps we could connect and capture something that might be useful for educators interested in VR gaming ideas for digital technologies?
Tess
- By Tessa Gray - 13 NovemberPublic discussion Created by Tessa Gray
Here's good timing! Thank you @jackyyoung for sharing this research paper from NZCER.
Curriculum integration: What is happening in New Zealand schools?Author(s): Sue McDowall and Rosemary Hipkins
This report presents the findings from a research project on curriculum integration in New Zealand schools, carried out by NZCER in 2018–19.
The purpose of the research was to explore teachers’ rationales for curriculum integration; the approaches and practices used to integrate curriculum; and the learning opportunities such approaches provide for students.
There is some background information about potential, perceptions, pedagogical continue knowledge (PCK) as well as practical examples (different models) for how teachers can design integrated learning opportunities.
Has anyone else read this already? As we move towards strengthening our localised curriculum, what are your thoughts so far?
- By Tessa Gray
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