Cathy's+Goals+2009


 * Tools for the New Renaissance**

Mark Treadwell's talk about future learning in New Zealand schools and the place of inquiry learning prompted me to consider how learners with visual impairment will access this learning style.

The New Zealand curriculum framework competencies:   Thinking Using language, symbols and texts Relating to others Managing self Participating and contributing
 * "Key competencies are the capabilities people need in order to live, learn, and contribute as active members of their communities."**

What technology is already being implemented in our schools? Which schools are using what?
 * Goals:**
 * To research the tools (hardware, software, knowledge)
 * To share this information on a wiki
 * To ensure that my technology applications reflect my new knowledge
 * Questions for research**
 * wireless connections - Raroa Intermediate; Hutt Valley High School
 * intranet
 * interactive whiteboards
 * bluetooth connections
 * laptop use by learners - how often, what access, how many - Raroa Intermediate (12 for 500 kids); Porirua College Ala Hoa;
 * teacher laptop with projector - Brandon Intermediate;
 * emailing assignments, homework, parent newsletter
 * Claroread - Hutt Valley High School

How do kids with v i access this technology? What equipment are we trialling? Netbook - small size (screen size 9 - 10 inch; some 12 inch), lightweight, limited processor and memory (1GB RAM), email, web browser,small screen, limited to Windows XP (Vista runs poorly), SSD (solid state drive) models no moving parts so more robust and less heat generated //These models do not seem to have wireless modems however, needs to be checked out.//
 * Amanda - wireless laptop; Operating system changed to Windows XP in line with school system; emailing homework to English teacher; USB flash drive
 * Hana**
 * 1) HP Mini 1001TU - largest keyboard, 60GB hard drive, Microsoft Works. $900
 * 2) ASUS EEE 901 - 9-inch, small keys, 16GB SSD, excellent battery, needs extra storage. $730
 * 3) ASUS EEE 1000H - 10 inch, larger keyboard, 160GB hard drive, good battery life, $800.
 * 4) MSI WIND U100 - 10 inch screen, full keyboard, excellent battery life, full hard drive probably won't need extra storage, $900.

How can we access new equipment e.g. netbooks?

How do we keep informed of new equipment? Netguide magazine - [|www.netguide.co.nz]

__**Websites for research:**__ [|http://www.treadwell.co.nz/]http://www.i-learnt.com/The_Educators_Library.html[|http://www.schoolv2.net/] http://www.knowledge.net.nz/ > Image libraries http://www.teachers.work.co.nz/Online_Image_Libraries.htm
 * Web site reviews, (LHS on menu) http://www.teachers.work.co.nz/
 * School V2.0 http://www.i-learnt.com/Paradigm_Schoolv2.html
 * Professional Development readings, [|http://www.teachers.work.co.nz/research.htm]
 * Digital content libraries http://www.teachers.work.co.nz/Online_Digital_Content.htm and
 * Marks Online notes; 2nd paradigm http://www.i-learnt.com/Paradigm%20home.html
 * The 2nd Renaissance "Nouvelle Compréhension" http://www.i-learnt.com/Paradigm_Nouvelle_1.html
 * John Hattie's Research http://www.i-learnt.com/Environments_SM_&_LMS_6.html
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Creative Commons [|http://creativecommons.org/]
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">QUT Free online Information literacy course http://pilot.library.qut.edu.au/
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Competencies http://www.i-learnt.com/Paradigm_Competencies.html Rose Hipkins video discussion of competencies is available from http://www.tki.org.nz/r/nzcurriculum/schl-curriculum-design/key-comp-studies-06_e.php and makes a great staff meeting presentation.
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Eclectic-Sequential-Relational http://www.i-learnt.com/Paradigm_Consequences.html
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Google Advanced Search http://www.google.co.nz/advanced_search?hl=en (for searching creative commons resources)
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">MoE paper on Assessment [|http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=document&documentid=11249&data=l] link is on the bottom of the page to the pdf download
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The New Zealand Curriculum http://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/ <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ministry of Education http://www.minedu.govt.nz/
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ICT Strategic Framework for education http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=document&documentid=11734&data=l
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Curriculum, Teaching & Learning http://www.minedu.govt.nz/index.cfm?layout=index&indexid=1004&indexparentid=1072

<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1. All knowledge is situational and is wrapped in attitudes, qualities and values. 2. Context is everything! All actions whether based on knowledge, thinking (cognitive skills); Attitudes, Values & Ethics; or Emotions and Motivations is totally dependent on the context. Inappropriate thinking and actions in one context may be appropriate in another and vice versa. 3. Thinking is central to all competencies. 4. Assessing all the competencies would be a nightmare. This is about monitoring progress of specific competencies and using a common language to describe the capability of the learner at a given point in time in regard to that competency area. <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">
 * Notes from Mark's site**


 * ** <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Managing Self ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">surface ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">deep ** || **<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">profound ** ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Knowledge & Practical Skills ||  ||   ||   ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Time Management || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Organised || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Efficient || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Effective ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Autonomy || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Independence || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Interdependence || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Synergetic ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Project Management || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Logical || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Systematic || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Adaptive ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Goal Setting || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Achievable || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Challenging || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Visionary ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Strategy Awareness || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Deliberate || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Planned || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Strategic ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cognitive Skills ||  ||   ||   ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Perseverance/ Concentration || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Diligent || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Persistent || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Tenacious ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Self Discipline || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sensible || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Self controlled || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Scrupulous ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Metacognition || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Contemplative || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Perceptive || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Discerning ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Logical Thinking || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Common-sense || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Deductive || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Astute ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Attitudes, Values & Ethics ||  ||   ||   ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Resilience || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Persistent || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Steadfast || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Resolute ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Outlook || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pragmatic || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Hopeful || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Optimistic ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Reliability || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Consistent || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dependable || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Trustworthy ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dependability || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Reliable || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Steadfast || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Loyal ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Emotions & Motivation ||  ||   ||   ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Motivation || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Extrinsic || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Intrinsic || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Moral ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Identity || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cultural/Ethnic || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Relational || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Holistic ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Commitment || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Obligated || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Enthusiastic || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Passionate ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Creativity || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Resourceful || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Ingenious || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Enterprising ||
 * <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Curiosity || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Accepting || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Curious || <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Amazed ||