Word it out

Thanks to the Manaiakalani blog http://manaiakalani.blogspot.com/ for the tip about an alternative to wordle at http://worditout.com/ . I have been experimenting with this tool tonight and have quickly create an eLearning/ICT related word cloud. This could be a good alternative to wordle to give your children variety or if the site is blocked by watchdog/schoolzone at your school.
I haven't quite figured out how to embed yet but this is possible. I have linked with the URL and taken a screenshot for the moment: eLearning - Word cloud - WordItOut

Cluster Share at Elm Park School

I found the Cluster Share at EPS yesterday really useful. It was encouraging to see we are on the same track as other schools. We seem to have a similar action plan to Botany Downs in particular this year. I was again very impressed to see the exciting and purposeful learning happening at EPS which is evidenced in their ePortfolios.

Belinda had a very inspiring video clip which set the scene for the afternoon. I tried very hard to find something which conveyed a message for the beginning of our presentation and I hope it spoke to people watching! Below are the clips and our presentation. Thank you to my friend and colleague Kathy for presenting with me. I always enjoy working with you.






Our presentation can be viewed at: http://eastnet.wikispaces.com/SPS+Cluster+Share+March+2010

Bruce Hammonds Blog

After having this blog recommended to me by 2 colleagues I decided to have a read and can say I thoroughly enjoyed it. Bruce Hammonds blog has some recent posts with very interesting information and ideas around National Standards and the Revised NZ Curriculum. I identified with the following image as I think about education and the shift that all involved need to make as we consider changes in technology and try to prepare learners for success in their lives:




I am currently very interested in upskilling myself in inquiry learning as I have been involved in several inquiries this year and feel I have not quite got there! Even although I have tried very hard! I am looking forward to 2010 and having more attempts at this exciting and powerful approach to learning and will be keen to centre my personal learning goal around this area.