Students are capable, creative and ethical users of ICT who use critical thinking to participate in a range of authentic learning experiences.
Strong leadership of eLearning
On 7 December 2010 the Year 4 - 8 students at Halcombe School enjoyed their very own ICT Conference. The day started with a keynote speech by Ben, a Year 8 student who spoke about the importance of digital technology in today's world. Four workshops followed, with each being facilitated by 2 senior students.
To share ICT knowledge and skills through practical workshops, develop leaders and enjoy learning through ICT,
To empower senior students to share their knowledge and skills with others.
Our two estudents and several other capable senior students started planning the conference about a month before the date. We thought it would be an exciting way to end the first year of our involvement with the Te Apiti Cluster and also pass on the skills our senior students had developed, to younger students. We didn't want the knowledge and skills these students had to leave with them at the end of their final Year 8 with us. During the lead up to the conference, students planned their sessions, made sure the appropriate software was installed and upskilled themselves. We talked about facilitation and presenting skills. The students prepared Powerpoint presentations to introduce their workshops and prepared their Conference brochures.
We learnt that we are all learners. Teachers sat with the students, took notes and participated alongside the students.
The workshops were well organised and interesting, with time to learn and create. The facilitators were knowledgeable and confident. It was an enjoyable and valuable day all round!