tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263564Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:46:19 +0000flashcurriculumvirtual fieldtripvideo conferencingtoolsInglewoodSchoolZonecollaborationfontsartspsjubilee07ICTPDYESTokopresentationtime4online07elearningiphonenzcercellphonesadobe connectLMSweb 2.0teacher resourcesrssSt Joseph'sedtalkswebchallengeresourceprofessional developmentWaitarapdvpldnetsafetyTaranakitechnicalcoreTaraNetmoodlecharter schoolsvlnlearning communitytuanz2007globalSt PatricksbandwidthElthamflickrsoftwarehighlightsPitt IslandinnovationpodcastingMoviesbloggingyou tubevlnctkivln_primaryappleED Schoolsprotopagepateaskypevirtual schoolsconferenceStudentsdigistoreleadershipulearn06professional learningcreativityJunior SchoolanimationHaweraMaorischool visitsulearn07laptopspptalearning objectsteachingthinkingstmarysWomadpowerpointmentoringsmartboardsevoresearchphotographybroadbandOpunakelearning online21st CenturypldLiteracycurriculum integrationGooglevln primarycooldigital portfoliosEngagementlearningatschoolcoastalStratfordinteractive white boardslanguagesrandom stuffawardsufbisreadingsfilteringhttp://bardwired.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Rachel)Blogger592125http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/2.0/http://www.feedburner.com/fb/images/pub/fb_pwrd.giftag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263564.post-2117995435026436293Tue, 12 Jun 2012 00:14:00 +00002012-06-12T12:14:41.833+12:00researchnzcerreadingselearningI am sure there will be much to process, think about & discuss in this report. Will download onto my reader so i can take my time to have a good look through. Supporting future-oriented learning and teaching - a New Zealand perspective "This research project draws together findings from new data and more than 10 years of research on current practice and futures-thinking in education. The reporthttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BardWired/~3/gL92n0ua-00/i-am-sure-there-will-be-much-to-process.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)0http://bardwired.blogspot.com/2012/06/i-am-sure-there-will-be-much-to-process.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263564.post-6153547316395781136Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:04:00 +00002012-02-07T09:05:12.385+13:00EngagementcoolcreativityinnovationI guess i had heard of this before but in the realm of the technical people and not something that any of us or our kids could pick up and use. Awesome potential for creativity and ‘hands on’ learning – something to watch out for! Maker Bots and the future of identity A Universe of Things - http://www.thingiverse.com/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BardWired/~3/c5PDt2krEfQ/wow3d-printers-thingiverse.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)1http://bardwired.blogspot.com/2012/02/wow3d-printers-thingiverse.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263564.post-7145233521760951404Mon, 30 Jan 2012 01:28:00 +00002012-01-30T14:37:02.269+13:00learningatschoollearning communityleadershipedtalksIntroducing our new Minister – L@S 2012 http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BardWired/~3/xQkVIrTD2mE/introducing-our-new-minister-ls-2012.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)0http://bardwired.blogspot.com/2012/01/introducing-our-new-minister-ls-2012.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263564.post-5267582973556421739Tue, 20 Dec 2011 23:35:00 +00002011-12-21T12:35:04.334+13:00charter schoolsvirtual schoolsAlthough this video relates to cyber schools in the US, it hits some key points about potentially how destructive charter schools can be to public education. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BardWired/~3/xs0l1jwi8vA/charter-schools-vs-public-good.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)0http://bardwired.blogspot.com/2011/12/charter-schools-vs-public-good.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263564.post-586644186026970251Sun, 11 Dec 2011 22:27:00 +00002012-01-30T08:22:28.669+13:00vlnvlnccollaborationbroadbandtechnical21st Centurybandwidthelearningufbis Last week the VLN Community met with Marg McLeod, Acting Group Manager, Curriculum Teaching and Learning, and Eddie Reisch from the MOE to discuss the proposed Network for Learning. ‘The Network for Learning, available progressively from 2013, will provide schools with affordable, safe, ultra-fast internet access as well as a range of online content and centrally-procured services.’ It was greathttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BardWired/~3/kkiggxgVC64/network-for-learning.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)0http://bardwired.blogspot.com/2011/12/network-for-learning.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263564.post-3126642158257900786Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:42:00 +00002011-11-10T07:42:41.456+13:00vln_primaryvlnccollaborationbroadbandinnovationedtalksufbis 'If we could put all our teachers and all our children in one room how would we organise learning?' Trevor discusses the potential of UFB to enable us to approach learning in innovative ways but it is down to us to work collectively to realise those opportunities for our students. It won't happen automagically for us when we switch on the fast internet switch, we have to make it happen http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BardWired/~3/3zMh-KpYJsk/taking-collective-responsibility-for.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)0http://bardwired.blogspot.com/2011/11/taking-collective-responsibility-for.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263564.post-5229828853889068297Mon, 03 Oct 2011 19:30:00 +00002011-10-03T15:09:57.728+13:00tkiresourceelearning Thanks to Hazel from VPLD to alerting us that the new Enabling eLearning website is now live. This web presence is the Ministry’s online ‘hub’ for ICT related education resources and programmes in New Zealand. It brings together everything that school leaders and teachers need to develop their the skills, knowledge and confidence in using e-learning. This web presence consists information, http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BardWired/~3/EbRiq-MRB2k/enabling-e-learning-web-presence-now.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)0http://bardwired.blogspot.com/2011/10/enabling-e-learning-web-presence-now.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263564.post-9131662439996841106Sun, 02 Oct 2011 22:34:00 +00002011-10-03T11:34:19.297+13:00research21st Century A call from NZCER to be involved in a new research project on 21st century teaching and learning.  NZCER is beginning a new research project for the Ministry of Education entitled 'Supporting 21st century teaching and learning for New Zealand students'. The project aims to develop a vision for what future learning might look like for New Zealand students and to contribute to educational http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BardWired/~3/pKOgn_RlWQQ/21st-century-teaching-learning-nzcer.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)0http://bardwired.blogspot.com/2011/10/21st-century-teaching-learning-nzcer.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263564.post-5797671046400112216Mon, 19 Sep 2011 23:50:00 +00002011-09-20T11:51:33.341+12:00mentoringprofessional learningprofessional developmentpdvpld The Virtual Professional Learning Development programme (VPLD) team is very keen to hear from NZ teachers, Principals, APs and DPs, who are interested in participating in the next VPLD intake (programme beginning in February 2012). The VPLD programme offers flexibility of choice, time and approach, and is designed to fit in with what you are already doing as teachers and/or leaders.  Each http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BardWired/~3/Z48vqb6Cg3U/vpld-2012-expressions-of-interest-now.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)0http://bardwired.blogspot.com/2011/09/vpld-2012-expressions-of-interest-now.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263564.post-8105373033420792496Mon, 22 Aug 2011 02:21:00 +00002011-08-22T15:39:49.230+12:00moodleresourceThere are a host of Moodle resources out there for the novice Moodler but what is worth spending your precious time on? This was a question i was asked recently, where is the best place to go? Although i must confess i haven't extended myself in the Moodle arena, since i came to grips with the basics of setting up and developing courses, these are the resource links i would recommend to others:http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BardWired/~3/qioLm6H8lQs/moodle-help-musings.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)0http://bardwired.blogspot.com/2011/08/moodle-help-musings.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263564.post-3100786777188427721Wed, 10 Aug 2011 23:35:00 +00002011-08-11T11:36:58.864+12:00Engagement21st CenturyIt would be great to see what the stats are for NZ students: Via: OnlineEducation.nethttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BardWired/~3/qQwboNAKz-8/students-love-tech.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)0http://bardwired.blogspot.com/2011/08/students-love-tech.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263564.post-2134237163122801678Wed, 10 Aug 2011 05:22:00 +00002011-08-10T17:30:12.864+12:00netsafetyMakes you rethink doesn't it? How many passworded logins would the 'average' person use? What web activity does the 'average' person engage in? Would be interesting to know (if there is such thing as an average person). http://xkcd.com/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BardWired/~3/XFx05UGYy1g/password-strength.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)0http://bardwired.blogspot.com/2011/08/password-strength.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263564.post-7333872207014368092Wed, 10 Aug 2011 02:32:00 +00002011-08-10T16:34:43.758+12:00bandwidthThis release from Minister Joyce's office today gives us hope that we are soon approaching the light at the end of the tunnel for a level internet playing field for all of our schools. "the remaining 60 schools that are located in very remote places will have access to improved terrestrial or satellite wireless broadband services...Contracts for the remote schools are expected to be entered intohttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BardWired/~3/8zlFstCKAjo/light-at-end-of-broadband-tunnel.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)0http://bardwired.blogspot.com/2011/08/light-at-end-of-broadband-tunnel.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263564.post-2235394563460403496Tue, 09 Aug 2011 08:27:00 +00002011-08-09T20:27:46.037+12:00coreawardspldCheck out the new Foundation Awards from Core Education. Take this opportunity to further your professional learning through this opportunity! You can see 2010 award winners and their submissions here. CORE 2011 Foundation Award applications NOW OPEN! CORE would like to enable worthy educators to pursue professional learning opportunities – we invite you to apply for the following: 1. The http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BardWired/~3/JyWgqXL1RnE/core-foundation-awards.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)0http://bardwired.blogspot.com/2011/08/core-foundation-awards.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263564.post-6446828816937094319Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:14:00 +00002011-08-05T12:14:37.503+12:00Engagementweb 2.0collaborationelearning I came across this new tool this morning www.talkwheel.com as i was browsing through my rss feeds. I had just been talking to a colleague about strategies and online tools that would enable our students to interact more with each other in class, instead of just the teacher led discussions and interactions. I know there is no such thing as a silver bullet solution but could this be a tool that http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BardWired/~3/42JySm2HGWw/talkwheel-just-another-collaborative.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)0http://bardwired.blogspot.com/2011/08/talkwheel-just-another-collaborative.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263564.post-2757974569967732090Mon, 13 Jun 2011 20:52:00 +00002011-06-14T08:58:08.609+12:00random stuff http://xkcd.com/911/ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BardWired/~3/v1dfBPtkrus/remember-magic-school-bus.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)0http://bardwired.blogspot.com/2011/06/remember-magic-school-bus.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263564.post-7985778416911611765Thu, 26 May 2011 08:11:00 +00002011-05-26T20:12:59.800+12:00vlntoolsadobe connectvln primaryelearningAdobe Connect is the tool we are using for our VLN Primary real time online classes. If you are interested in learning to use Adobe for online teaching, or professional learning you are welcome to register for these workshops.Loading...http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BardWired/~3/4OOnrvnPj_4/hurry-in-for-adobe-connect-workshops.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)0http://bardwired.blogspot.com/2011/05/hurry-in-for-adobe-connect-workshops.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263564.post-3215934674038276868Mon, 23 May 2011 00:21:00 +00002011-05-23T12:43:10.958+12:00toolscellphonesiphonePETs aka Personal Electronic Toys or for me lately my new iPhone. At the risk of sounding trite these are really 'the best thing since sliced bread'. Here is what i shared on a discussion forum recently about how i use my iPhone:"I have the usual stuff like gmail, calendars, my feeds, news (Herald, Stuff, TVNZ). It's easier to run all these off an app than through Safari. I like iTorch turns http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BardWired/~3/JSRz6UfGiyo/pets-and-how-they-are-changing-our.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)0http://bardwired.blogspot.com/2011/05/pets-and-how-they-are-changing-our.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263564.post-3466639382627525870Sun, 22 May 2011 03:42:00 +00002011-05-22T15:50:50.176+12:00digistoreteacher resourceslearning objectsCheck out the opportunity to learn more about using Digistore with their free facilitated sessions "Online Snacks". Digistore has been around for some time now and continues to grow in it's range of learning objects, take the time now to work out how you can make the most of this valuable resource.Organise your staff to attend a session together (sign up here) or join in on Rocky's session with http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BardWired/~3/ML8V1Lorbro/snacking-on-digistore.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)0http://bardwired.blogspot.com/2011/05/snacking-on-digistore.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263564.post-7922483200174715565Wed, 20 Apr 2011 02:59:00 +00002011-04-20T15:01:19.433+12:00ICTPDelearningAt the end of 2010, the MoE went through a process of retendering all it’s professional learning development (PLD)contracts for NZ schools. More information can be found about how to access PLD here on the Educational Leaders website. One of the big changes in the elearning area was a move away from the ICTPD clustering model to a regional model “Blended e-Learning Professional Learning and http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BardWired/~3/wfrcyhNeJOQ/changes-to-pld-for-schools.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)0http://bardwired.blogspot.com/2011/04/changes-to-pld-for-schools.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263564.post-735821703722151219Sun, 03 Apr 2011 23:58:00 +00002011-04-05T11:58:57.327+12:00vlnEngagementcreativityToday students from Matapu School got to explore some electronics with Andrew Hornblow from Bright Sparks. It was a very quick introduction for them, as the main purpose of Andrew’s visit was to show me how he works with kids and what Bright Sparks is all about. Never the less, though the sessions weren’t linked to any integrated learning objectives, they were very engaging, lots of fun and we http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BardWired/~3/qfNXxVNVGPk/bright-sparks-matapu-school.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)0http://bardwired.blogspot.com/2011/04/bright-sparks-matapu-school.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263564.post-7028044692700820649Thu, 31 Mar 2011 08:20:00 +00002011-03-31T21:37:52.023+13:00skypeICTPDlearning communityHere are the presentations used in today’s workshops. Please feel free to give me feedback or comments in the comments box below this blog posting. Hope you find it interesting digging a bit deeper into some of these things – let me know how you go with this and add me to your skype contacts :-) E learning landscape2011 View more presentations from first last. Skype View more http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BardWired/~3/kwNDmnZvp0k/mount-spa-ictpd-workshops.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)0http://bardwired.blogspot.com/2011/03/mount-spa-ictpd-workshops.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263564.post-9200773547494589681Wed, 23 Mar 2011 23:15:00 +00002011-03-24T12:19:23.476+13:00adobe connectFinally i have worked out how to enable my students to be more active participants in our Adobe classroom without having to promote them with permissions that will allow them to ‘accidentally’ muck around with layouts & settings etc. The secret is to assign individuals enhanced rights to only certain areas within the Adobe classroom – these can be turned on or off at any time – but need to be http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BardWired/~3/GpOAEPGB_Kw/cracking-adobe-connect.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)0http://bardwired.blogspot.com/2011/03/cracking-adobe-connect.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263564.post-8850961634619678638Wed, 16 Mar 2011 07:42:00 +00002011-03-16T20:43:55.437+13:00creativitylearning onlinecollaborationvirtual fieldtripNZ schools are warmly welcomed to participate with their students in this ‘ANZAC’ connection with the the people of the Himalayas and celebrating the work of Sir Edmund Hillary's Himalayan Trust during their 50 Year Anniversary. Visit their website to join or contact Maggie.  Roof of the World Tour Spreading laughter and fun… sharing cultures, sparking imagination : 20 April- 20 May Come http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BardWired/~3/osXoOI-0qz4/global-connections-join-roof-of-world.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)0http://bardwired.blogspot.com/2011/03/global-connections-join-roof-of-world.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7263564.post-8615058600128127483Mon, 07 Mar 2011 19:29:00 +00002011-03-09T08:30:56.343+13:00vlnEngagementadobe connectlearning onlinelearning communityelearningTaster class View more presentations from first last Things are ready to roll with the VLN Primary online classes for 2011. We are starting with confirmed classes this school term of Te Reo, Japanese, French, German & Astronomy. In the wings, to be confirmed and starting from next term will be Spanish, more Japanese & Te Reo classes, Gaelic & Electronics. It is great to be continuinghttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/BardWired/~3/SkCNZESP3Hc/vln-primary-kicking-off-for-2011.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Rachel)0http://bardwired.blogspot.com/2011/03/vln-primary-kicking-off-for-2011.html