ConnectED open meetings operate in a collaborative and flexible manner. The mode of learning are rounds of table discussions. Discussions are selected from a wide variety of teaching and learning topics.
Opening speaker was Hayse from PB Tech. Hayse spoke about how we could use robotics in the classroom. This is the way of the future. We got experience Google DIY Cardboard and Smartphone Virtual VR Reality Headsets. The headsets provide a way for students to experience virtual tours for example in famous museums located all around the world. I can see many benefits to having one these devices. What a buzz for students.
Whats that old saying... "Around the world in eighty days" more like in an hour. This technology can be controlled by a mother board or tablet by the teacher.
Drone Technology
How about this ... look up at the ceiling in the photo. This is the latest Drone type technology. Unbreakable! Yes, thats right unbreakable. It can break apart and be put back together like Lego. You would get brilliant aerial shots for those award winning movies we're going to make. Im sure there are lots of interesting things to be explored with this device.
Table Discussion
Teaching as an Inquiry with
Anne Louise Robertson
Facilitator CORE.
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The question " WHERE DOES OUR INQUIRY COME FROM?" was a lead into our conversation around why Teaching as an Inquiry was important. Simply put as teachers we aim to achieve improved outcomes for our students. Reflection on your own practice and what you do to change is important. For example, making changes small or big in own practice can help you to identify how this impacts on progress for students. It may not be down to just hard data but rather it may be down to issues around student participation and engagement.
We talked about Portfolios as a tool to create a sense of ownership and accomplishment for students. Portfolios also creates a window for parents into their children's learning.
What?
So what?
Now what?
Inquiry is about what we want to achieve for our learners. The process is simple. The NEED and the target group are identified. Setting a goal and what you are trying to improve is established and what strategy or strategies will you use to achieve success. Lastly, what future focus will be implemented to maintain progress.
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