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Group: Connecting Home and School
Topic: WEBINAR 19 June, 2013: Engaging with whānau and the wider community - a kura perspective
Started by Tessa Gray 11 Jun 2013 12:37pm (8 days ago) Replies (3) Last reply by Andrew Murray just nowKia ora tatou, Next Wednesday 19 June, 3.45-4.45pm, Guest presenter, Tui Yeager, Tumuaki of Te Kura o Matapihi will be sharing her kōrero about how their school encourages wānau, hapu and iwi to be involved in life at kura - through face to face...Group: Technology South
Topic: constructing a cone in planometric (graphics question)
Started by Stefan Reussenzehn 19 Jun 2013 3:43pm (an hour ago)I am struggling with the roof of a student't cone shaped tower. We are doing planometric instrumental drawings. Problem is that her radius is 30mm and the hight of the cone is 30mm as well. Therefore the tip of the cone sits exactly on the...Group: Androids in the Classroom
Topic: Syncing Android tablets/phones with a Macbook
Started by Steve Mouldey 19 Jun 2013 1:48pm (3 hours ago)Is there anyone in this group using Android phones and/or tablet whilst using a Macbook? Does this cause major issues or are the barriers able to be overcome?Group: e-Learning: Leadership
Topic: Growing leadership of e-learning | NAPP Kōrero 6 - Resourcing
Started by Karen Melhuish Spencer 03 Apr 2013 2:49pm (77 days ago) Replies (112) Last reply by Hine Viskovich 6 hours agoKia ora koutou, talofa lava and welcome... This kōrero invites you to think about those leadership skills and understandings which might be important when planning to resource e-learning in your school. We have all heard stories of...Group: e-Learning: Teaching
Topic: Preparing for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2013 - Māori Language Week 2013.
Started by Catriona Pene 11 Jun 2013 5:56pm (8 days ago) Replies (7) Last reply by Catriona Pene 2 days agoKia ora and welcome to our shared space to prepare for and celebrate, Whakanuia Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 2013 - Māori Language Week 2013. This year the focus is on Ngā Ingoa Māori - Māori names. "Ko tōku nui, tōku wehi, tōku whakatiketike, tōku...Group: iPad/iPod User Group
Topic: iPad apps and proxy settings - filtering......
Started by Carol Kendall 23 May 2013 4:21pm (27 days ago) Replies (21) Last reply by Coral Butler 22 hours agoIn one of the schools I work in we have a problem with some iPad apps (eg Sock Puppets) requesting an Admin password to a proxy setting. Apparently, there is a known issue with some apps and the proxy settings. The solution, apparently, is to...Group: LEARNZ
Topic: Kepler Track Fun!
Started by Lynn Douglas 18 Jun 2013 4:32pm (yesterday)I wanted to add my thanks for the wonderful Kepler experience my Year 4 class and I just had. It fitted perfectly with our theme this term "Taonga" and it hooked the children in from the start. It's a great way of catering for the various...Group: Enabling e-Learning
Topic: e-Learning Quotes/Sayings/Whakatauki/Whakatauāki
Started by Moana Timoko 17 Jun 2013 9:57pm (2 days ago) Replies (5) Last reply by Anjela Webster yesterdayKia ora rā Today I heard something like... "It's not about e-Learning, it's about 'we' learning." I quite like that. What are some e-Learning quotes/sayings/whakatauki/whakatauāki that you know? I invite you to share...Group: Maths & Stats ICT Network
Topic: Coding in Maths
Started by mholincoln 23 May 2013 9:26am (27 days ago) Replies (4) Last reply by Ben yesterdayHi folks I'm HOD Maths at lincoln High school (Christchurch). Have you seen this TED talk video? http://www.ted.com/talks/conrad_wolfram_teaching_kids_real_math_with_computers.html With kids starting to do more BYOD I'm seeing more students who...Group: Universal Design for Learning
Topic: UDL - does it really make a difference?
Started by Chrissie Butler 18 Jun 2013 2:23pm (yesterday)Beyond NZ, there is a big community of educators using UDL to underpin the way they work with learners of all ages. To try and gather a slither of their collective thinking, I have created the Voicethread below. Hopefully over the next two weeks,...Group: Enabling e-Learning
Topic: Relationships, Connections - Our kids need CHAMPIONS!
Started by Moana Timoko 13 Jun 2013 11:54am (6 days ago) Replies (4) Last reply by Jo Wilson yesterdayRelationships, Connections - Mātakitaki mai e hoa mā. Rita Pierson shares an awesome TED talk - Every kid needs a CHAMPION!! You may have already seen it, but I watched it again today....and it moved me. Many teachers leave the...Group: iPad/iPod User Group
Topic: IPad and virus attacks
Started by Monika Kern 18 Jun 2013 7:39am (yesterday) Replies (3) Last reply by Eric Martini yesterdayHad a good question from one of my teachers that I hope someone can answer better than I can: With the increase in iPads in schools, homes etc. do they need to be protected from virus attacks? If not, why not, or If yes, how? I have my own...Group: iPad/iPod User Group
Topic: Comprehension Apps
Started by Jacqui Sharp 18 Jun 2013 9:09am (yesterday)I have had a lot of teachers asking me about comprehension apps, what I have found have a lot of american references that are not suitable for our NZ children. I am currently working on developing comprehension activities in Inspiration but...Group: iPad/iPod User Group
Topic: Just Testing Please Ignore
Started by Glen 18 Jun 2013 9:04am (yesterday)Just trying to resolve a speed issue on discussion posting - please ignore.Topic: Helping with blog comments
Started by Gabe.H 17 Jun 2013 7:37pm (2 days ago) Replies (1) Last reply by Rachel Cornforth yesterdayRachel, wondered if you would like to pair up with my kids sometime to help yours make a comment on one of your quad blog classes? GabeGroup: Parua Bay School - Blended e-learning.
Topic: ipad movie
Started by lynfa harris 18 Jun 2013 6:05am (yesterday) Replies (1) Last reply by Catriona Pene yesterdayQuick question... once we've filmed kids can we rotate the film before we share it? I've filmed my kids for KNet on various things but when I move it to KNet the movie is on sideways. DOH!Group: Technology South
Topic: Brief developement at Level 3
Started by Craig Earl 12 Jun 2013 12:57pm (7 days ago) Replies (3) Last reply by Baydon Harris 2 days agoQues: does the Brief Developement at level 3 need to go to the final design and specifiactions or can it stop at a point before the prototype is developed. I ask this because as you develop prototype, the developement may alter the...Group: Androids in the Classroom
Topic: Synchronising.
Started by Stu Morrison 10 Jun 2013 12:47pm (9 days ago)Hi. Just joined group and I apologise if this Q has already been dealt with. Is there an easy way to synch android tablets within the school? We are umming and ahing between Android and iPads. Is there a volume licensing arrangement as well? Cheers...Group: e-Learning: Professional Learning
Topic: Call for Workshops
Started by Dave Winter 17 Jun 2013 3:37pm (2 days ago)Welcome from the CONNECT 2013 planning team. We are looking for workshop facilitators/presenters who will help inspire pedagogy and challenge practise. We would really appreciate anyone facilitating a workshop on the 26th July in Hamilton. Focus:...Group: Maromaku School
Topic: New App
Started by Jodi Edwards 17 Jun 2013 3:22pm (2 days ago)http://www.mindmup.com/#m:new-g from staff meeting we thought this app was a good toolGroup: Minecraft Teachers
Topic: Minecraftedu v Regular Account
Started by Caroline Bush 22 May 2013 11:02am (28 days ago) Replies (4) Last reply by Carol Kendall 2 days agoWonderings from a non-gamer... For those already using MInecraft with their classes are you using the Edu version or a regular account? What are the affordances/constraints of either. All advice/wonderings gratefully appreciated....Group: Year seven and eight educators unite!
Topic: Blogging in te reo
Started by Barbara Reid 17 Jun 2013 12:15pm (2 days ago)Are there any classes blogging in te reo. Looking for a NZ Year 7/8 class to swap blog comments with - in te reo! http://mokoiaint-k3.blogspot.co.nz/Group: Minecraft Teachers
Topic: Update from Taupaki
Started by Stephen Lethbridge 17 Jun 2013 11:27am (2 days ago) Replies (3) Last reply by Carol Kendall 2 days agoWe are not yet set up for Minecraft - I am still away from school on leave. I hopefully have the techie sorted to think about Minecraft Server on our school machine. I am also going to experiment with PrintCraft - where you log in to the PrintCraft...Group: Quadblogging Aotearoa
Topic: Blogging in te reo
Started by Barbara Reid 17 Jun 2013 12:05pm (2 days ago)Are there any classes blogging in te reo. Looking for a NZ Year 7/8 class to swap blog comments with - in te reo! http://mokoiaint-k3.blogspot.co.nz/Group: Minecraft Teachers
Topic: iPad v PC
Started by Caroline Bush 12 Jun 2013 12:50pm (7 days ago) Replies (2) Last reply by Stephen Lethbridge 2 days agoHi all Anyone know if there are any issues with minecraft games collaborating between a PC and an iPad? I have a student with minecraft on his iPad but his parents would also like to have it on their PC so that the other children in the...Group: Universal Design for Learning
Topic: Todd Rose and the myth of the average learner
Started by Chrissie Butler 14 Jun 2013 4:10pm (5 days ago) Replies (1) Last reply by Roxy Hickman 2 days agoI'd like to introduce you Todd Rose. He's worth getting to know, especially if you have a passion for making learning work for everyone in your classroom. I first bumped into Rose's work on YouTube. He is a great storyteller and his passion for...Group: iPad/iPod User Group
Topic: www.teachergeekz.com
Started by Enchante 16 Jun 2013 7:00pm (3 days ago)My school is about to deploy ipads to a few selected classrooms. There will be 6 to 9 tablets in 4 classrooms (the school owns the tablets). In the blog, we'll detail some of our findings. Feel free to share the website. Hopefully we can update it...Group: Maths & Stats ICT Network
Topic: QR Codes in Maths
Started by Stephen McConnachie 16 Jun 2013 5:11pm (3 days ago) Replies (7) Last reply by Stephen McConnachie 3 days agoI'm interested to see how you guys use QR codes in your Maths teaching. So far I've used them on the projector for BYOD students to quickly get onto a page I need them to access, and on worksheets for students to look up helpful video tutorials etc...Group: Kaikohe Educators Unite - United!
Topic: Ngā mihimihi
Started by Moana Timoko 10 May 2013 3:58pm (40 days ago) Replies (4) Last reply by Monika Kern 3 days agoKia ora rā koutou - Nau mai ki te rōpū nei. Please use this space to introduce yourself in the comment box below.Group: LEARNZ
Topic: General comments about LEARNZ
Started by Pete Sommerville 25 Mar 2013 5:20pm (86 days ago) Replies (13) Last reply by Chris Wratt 3 days agoHere's a space for your reflections and thoughts.Group: Blended e-Learning for Māori and Pasifika Learners
Topic: Our young scientists
Started by Sonya Van Schaijik 13 Jun 2013 9:23pm (6 days ago) Replies (2) Last reply by Sonya Van Schaijik 4 days agohttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfPENKSW2RI Here is a video of our children reflecting on their learning in science with Virginia Kung our Assistant Principal.Group: iPad/iPod User Group
Topic: Apps for students with special educational needs.
Started by Craig Earl 12 Jun 2013 12:43pm (7 days ago) Replies (3) Last reply by Stuart Hale 5 days agoHi, I am looking for apps for IPads that would be suitable for special needs students. In particular communication apps that assit in telling stories or things/activities that they hav contributed too. any ideas would be...Group: iPad/iPod User Group
Topic: Research apps
Started by Simon Scott 11 Jun 2013 1:25pm (8 days ago) Replies (9) Last reply by Sylvie Vasar 5 days agoI have a year 4-5 class and the class are currently researching a variety of topics. Does anyone know of any apps that can assist with this or child friendly sites? CheersGroup: Google Apps for Education
Topic: Setting up a school with Google Apps - first steps!
Started by Melissa Grant 14 Jun 2013 1:47pm (5 days ago) Replies (1) Last reply by Cheryl 5 days agoHi Google App users! I'm about to set a school up and have heard there are a few teething problems if you don't work through the set up process correctly. My one question at this stage is: When I send the domain name over to Google for...Group: e-Learning: Teaching
Topic: Inquiry Learning in a Secondary School Context
Started by Kathy Baker 12 Jun 2013 8:40pm (7 days ago) Replies (4) Last reply by Karen Melhuish Spencer 5 days agoKia ora koutou. A new challenge for me and the school, Inquiry Learning in a Secondary School with an e-learning lens. Any suggestions, advice, resources greatfully accepted. There is no inquiry plan, it is building from the foundation.Group: Blended e-Learning for Māori and Pasifika Learners
Topic: Our kids need Champions!
Started by Moana Timoko 13 Jun 2013 11:29am (6 days ago) Replies (9) Last reply by Chrissie Butler 5 days agoThis clip is such a boomer cracker!!! I left the classroom at the end of 2011 and now I want to go back. Many of our teachers leave the profession and move on...still in education but out of the classroom. Our kids need Champions who...Group: iPad/iPod User Group
Topic: Apple tv
Started by Iva 10 May 2013 9:53am (40 days ago) Replies (11) Last reply by Suskya Goodall 5 days agoHi All Is anyone using Apple TV with their iPads in classrooms... and are you using a TV as screen or using your normal screen. We are exploring to use an iPad app - Air server ($15 for 5 licences) to project iPad screen on big screen thru laptop....Topic: Matariki
Started by Vanitha Govini 13 Jun 2013 9:39pm (6 days ago) Replies (1) Last reply by Vanitha Govini 6 days agoMatariki celebrationsGroup: Blended e-Learning for Māori and Pasifika Learners
Topic: Matariki
Started by Anaru White 03 Jun 2013 5:48pm (16 days ago) Replies (11) Last reply by Sonya Van Schaijik 6 days agoNei te mihi ki a tātou i tēnei wā o te tau hou ka whakanuia i te rewatanga o Matariki o Puanga.Best wishes to us all at this time of the new year as we celebrate the rising of Matariki and Puanga. Note: For many iwi the appearance of Puanga...Group: iPad/iPod User Group
Topic: Storage of students documents
Started by Jalana 13 Jun 2013 3:15pm (6 days ago) Replies (5) Last reply by Allanah King 6 days agoWhat is the best way to save children's work, they have created on an ipad, so they can access it from any device? JC