Tauranga Moana
Owner: itpdsandy
Group members: 14
Our Vision
The Tauranga Moana ICTPD Cluster envisages information and communication technology (ICT) as a tool that will extend learning opportunities, deepen learning experiences, and enrich learning pathways for both students and teachers as 21st century learners. We see the ongoing development of Maori potential in education as a guiding force: Maori enjoying education success as Maori learners. Our goal as a cluster is to provide innovative learning models, which enhances what it means to be Maori.
Our Purpose
All schools have a commonality having a high percentage of Maori students and are committed to raising achievement of all students.
Our Implementation Strategy
Professional learning pathways and opportunities realised, aligned and developed through key MoE Strategies
ICTPD Cluster Initiative - A localised ISTE Programme guided by Authoritative Research Ka Hikitia - Managing for Success 2008 - 2012 Strategy Bringing the Essences of both NZC and Te Marautanga o Aotearoa alive through Effective Pedagogy
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- Grant Thompson uploaded the resource The Metal Whaiwhai
- itpdsandy uploaded the resource Kids Rewired - Real Inquiry facilitated by elearning & Powerful PLD
- Tessa Gray commented on the resource The Power of using Online Environments
- itpdsandy uploaded the resource The Power of using Online EnvironmentsComments
- Tessa Gray
Thanks for sharing this story Sandy and Dene. A lot of thought has gone into this reflection and Arataki school community must be pleased with how far they have come to achieve their goals for blended learning - through the use of virtual classrooms and learning reflections in Uspace.
It has been interesting to read how both the teachers and students are using this space for teaching and learning, self-reflective purposes. This reflective summary offers the what, how and why of it all
I think everyone can relate to the future steps identified, where Arataki school wants to find ways to support family and whanau to engage with their students learning online. Others have started to share their journey so far, these might be worth a read as well:
- Frimley School – Engaging Parents and Whanau
- Emma Watts from Whakatu School, Community comments on blogs
- Kura Iwa Cluster’s Engaging Families and Whanau in their Children's Learning
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The Metal Whaiwhai
A contemporary Maori visual arts unit that can be adpated to suit most age levels. There is an example of a computer based art work that would appeal to more senior students.Kids Rewired - Real Inquiry facilitated by elearning & Powerful PLD
By itpdsandySubjects: reflective summary, vln
Kids Rewired Highlights 2012 from r[E]wired on Vimeo. Kids Rewired - Real Inquiry facilitated by elearning & Powerful PLD Inquiry Synopsis KIDS REWIRED is a student led inquiry as well as an innovative Kids conference with a difference....The Power of using Online Environments
The Power of using Online Environments Achieving our goals through the delivery of professional development with a cross-curricular lense The ContextOne of the aims of Our School Charter 2011-2014 states: All students are able to access The New...Tauranga Moana Tamaiti Hui - A Deliberate Strategy to align Vision to Practice
By itpdsandySubjects: reflective summary, vln
Our cluster is made up of 6 primary schools across the Bay of Plenty. Alll schools have a commonality of having a high percentage of Maori students. We see the ongoing development of Maori potential in education as a guiding force: Maori enjoying...Merivale School. Teaching as Inquiry Approach to Online Learning
By itpdsandySubjects: reflective summary, vln
The Rationale: Teachers at Merivale School (part of The Tauranga Moana ICTPD Cluster) used a Teaching as Inquiry approach to their professional learning, in order to become more culturally responsive and to improve outcomes for their...Merivale School. How we developed a Context for our Teacher Inquiry into Online Learning
By itpdsandySubjects: reflective summary, vln
Social Networking, strengthening relationships, developing supportive online Learning environments, are all part of learning with uspace @ Merivale school. What was important for us? Identiying the key drivers from ICTPD Cluster...
