Wednesday, 6 April 2016

Origami Narrative


Learner: Delcy, Sami, Momo and Angkor  Learning Coach: Mr Hattie          Date: 2016
Learning Area: Learning Habitat 1 - iExperience ANZAC
Learning Observed
We have been working on an ANZAC Challenge. The learners are working their way through a series of activities that relate to different areas of ANZAC Day. This is a fun way of learning a lot of information about ANZAC Day. Delcy, Sami, Momo and Angkor are working Collaboratively in a group. They were working on Tote box that the soldiers would have used or had in the War. They had to watch a youtube tutorial on how make it using Origami. First the group started with one person trying to figure it out with the others helping. Once they made one Delcy, the one who was trying to figure it out, taught the others how to do theirs. This was a perfect example of using Capabilities and Collaboration to achieve a task. I was really impressed to see how well they were working together.
Evidence of learning

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Next Learning Steps
Delcy, Sami, Momo and Angkor’s next learning steps are:
  • To write information on the boxes about ANZAC Day.
  • To teach another group how to make the box.

Tuesday, 8 March 2016

Momo, Melissa & Nishita's Mars Rover Learning Story


Learners: Melissa, Momo & Nishita
Learning Coach: T.Dillner           Date: 07.03.16
Learning Area: iExperience - Space                Key Competency: Thinking
Learning Observed
The learners had six activities to choose from to extend their knowledge about Space. Melissa, Momo & Nishita chose to take part in one that required problem solving and thinking skills. They had the option to make either a Mars Rover or a Satellite and picked to do the Mars Rover. With the provided materials, Melissa, Momo & Nishita had to make a connection between their own version and the image that was shown on the screen. The girls showed curiosity by using the materials in specific ways and both tried to use as much detail as possible in their creation. They collaborated by sharing ideas and possible ways to overcome issues, ultimately being very pleased with their final product.
Evidence of learning
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Next Learning Steps
  • Complete the models in the morning before school begins.
  • Answer the discussion questions about their models, listed on the slideshow.


Tuesday, 23 February 2016

Daisy, Bariyah, Riya, Momo & Eknoor's Math Learning Story


Learners: Bariyah, Momo, Eknoor, Daisy & Riya
Learning Coach: T.Dillner           Date: 18.2.16
Learning Area: iDevelop - Math               Key Competency: Thinking
Learning Observed
Bariyah, Momo, Eknoor, Daisy and Riya are all in the Pioneers Math Group. In Term 1 we are particularly focusing on strategies to help us when we add and subtract. The first strategy we looked at required the learners to practise how to connect their knowledge of doubles when adding. A basic example of this is 5 + 5 = 10, so 5 + 7 is the same as 5 + 5 + 2 = 12, or 10 + 2 = 12.
All five girls were new to this strategy and after two sessions they were capable of clearly outlining their thinking out loud and in writing. They practised by using counters to make groups, identifying which double they needed to use, and then splitting the larger group to make the matching double with the left overs.
Evidence of learning
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Next Learning Steps
  • Finish the tasks set in the Pioneers Digi Book
  • Use this strategy when practising Basic Facts adding up to 20 set by Mrs Dillner.


Monday, 22 February 2016

Angkor & Momo's Learning Story - Read to Someone/Listen to Reading



Learners: Angkor & Momo     Learning Coach: T.Dillner            Date: 18.2.16
Learning Area: iDevelop - Reading
Learning Observed
As part of our Reading programme in LH1, the learners have been learning about the parts of the Daily 5. This covers a range of activities to enhance capabilities in Literacy. Angkor and Momo were spending time reading to one another. This is one aspect of the Daily 5 where learners sit elbow to elbow and knee to knee in order to best communicate to one another. They took turns at reading and listening, following along with the text and pictures. Angkor and Momo selected their own books by practicing how to connect the parts of the ‘I Pick’ method - What is the purpose of this book? Is the book interesting? Can I understand/comprehend what is happening? Do I know all the words or are there some that are tricky?
Evidence of learning
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Next Learning Steps
  • Read with a loud clear voice.
  • Ask each other questions to develop curiosity e.g.
    • What was your favourite part?
    • Why do you think ______ happened?


Saturday, 13 February 2016

Sami, Amin, Louisa, Momo & Ricky- iExperience Connected Challenge Learning Story


Learners:  Sami, Amin, Louisa, Momo & Ricky
Learning Coach: D Wilkes          Date: 5.2.16
Learning Area: iExperience - Connected Challenge   Key Competency: Relating to Others
Learning Observed
This term our focus is on how we can be connected citizens. In order to launch this the learners participated in a ‘Connected Challenge’ (see below).  In this challenge Sami, Amin, Louisa, Momo and Ricky worked in a team and collaborated on various connected tasks.  They first had to look at the challenge and devise a plan- which tasks would they do first?!  It was great to see the group negotiate and discuss their options.  Amin and Louisa showed some real leadership in this task- especially considering that there are so many new relationships forming in LH1.  Amin and Ricky got straight into their tasks showing their capabilities and Momo showed curiosity while asking questions.  Some of the tasks they worked on included- the Connected challenge- coming up with A-Z words around being connected, the Connected challenge- writing an acrostic for the word connected and the Curious task of developing a slide show on famous atheletes.  There was some great role modeling, strategy and collaboration in this team- Ka Pai!
Evidence of learning
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Next Learning Steps
  • While it is great to take the lead on tasks where we have strengths, remember to give others opportunities to develop their capabilities
  • select challenges from all four areas
  • share and discuss the challenges, maybe finish others, at home with your family


Thursday, 10 December 2015


I like my mum.She is kind.We went to shoping and we buy some food.