We’re getting there! It’s easy to forget that I’m expecting children to approach their learning in quite a different way to what they are used to, which results in pretty high standards that can be difficult to reach, especially for some children. It has been so engrained in them by year 6 that the teacher … Continue reading »
Monthly Archives: February 2012
“Bring Your Own Device” Seminar
On Monday evening we headed off to the Torque IP BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) seminar in Penrose. I must admit that when we arrived, it looked like we were about to be sold timeshare, but it was a really valuable experience which, I think, is worthwhile sharing – especially given all the media attention this … Continue reading »
End of week 3
Well this week was a bit of a mixed bag but we got there in the end! Monday and Tuesday didn’t go quite so well. I think the children just felt like they had waaaay too much freedom! The children had to plan 2 days, but I think the end of Tuesday (this was when … Continue reading »
End of Week 2
Week 2 down and what a shame it was our last 4 day week for a while! Tuesday to Thursday of this week was spent working hard on independence and collaboration (especially collaboration). We worked on gaining more of a sense of individual responsibility for the workings of a group as well has devising a … Continue reading »
End of week 1
So, one week down already! This is the first time I’ve introduced my-learning with a view to begin teaching this way fast! The idea is to start this properly in week 3. Last year I delayed teaching this way because I was concerned about 2 or 3 students but, as it turns out, my concerns … Continue reading »
