The Story of ‘QR Codes Treasure Hunt’ at Whangarei Primary by Tara and Tania Planning: setting up the QR code treasure hunt with the senior students There was great level of excitement at Whangarei Primary School at the end of Term 3, 2011 as the students shared their learning about QR Codes with the junior… Continue reading »
Dec
08
A teacher’s tablet review: the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
At our ULearn conference in October, we had some of the latest mobile devices on display for teachers to try, along with a survey on teachers' views on the increased use of mobile devices in schools. All those that completed the survey went into a draw to win a Samsung Galaxy Tablet. The lucky winner… Continue reading »
Dec
01
Personal professional learning – don’t leave it too late
As we wind up the education year it is time to think about what is important to teachers in our schools. At this time of year with school reviews, reports and exams, it is difficult for teachers to lift their heads long enough to look beyond tomorrow and their well-deserved break. Change is happening so… Continue reading »
Dec
21
What place does indigenous education have in your school?
by Tamara Bell
Indigenous children of Peru with indigenous educators from Canada Tamara Bell continues her review of the World Indigenous Peoples' Conference 2011 (WIPCE). See Tamara's first post: Thank you WIPCE Peru!. In this post, she reflects on the five key areas she took from the conference, and poses some challenging questions. What value do you place… Continue reading »
Tags: indigenous education, Māori medium, te reo Māori, Treaty of Waitangi, WIPCE
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