Lead+Teachers+Meetings+(TIS)

June 3rd 2010 The main points of discussion were:
 * The current usage of the school computer suites, the issues and how possible alternatives. The major issue with the current timetabled system is last minute cancelations by teachers which frequently mean that the suite is not utilised for a period. An alternative approach was drafted. The idea is that teachers will meet with the ICTPD lead teachers, discuss their plans, receive support where needed in terms of the use of ICT to facilitate learning, and then are able to book a set number of periods for the coming term. This allows leeway for booking weekly slots, part days, or complete days depending on what the teacher is trying to achieve. The aim is to give better flexibility, ensure usage has direct impact on teaching and learning as well as minimise times where the resources are sitting idle.
 * The new school vision and mission statements were discussed as well as the concept of creating a visual or logo that would capture the vision and make it easy to remember and relate to. A draft idea for this was explored and some draft logos discussed based on the 'explore potential, sculpture in the school entry way.
 * The enquiry model was discussed and a draft idea was created to place the learning process within a graphical representation that fitted with the school vision.

The images below are initial drafts only and further discussion is expected.

Vision Logo - draft idea for further discussion.

Explore learning model - draft idea for further discussion.




 * Learning Journal Discussions - Tuesday 14 September.**

- Mary, starting these today. Books have been brought. What are we going to do with all our camp resources. Will these go in there. These are located on the Website that you have created and you can direct them to this. These sheets are more of a keepsake for the students and do not really get referred to.

- Some confusion over how these are going to operate. Are students expected to reflect on everything?

- Lower level learners will need a lot of support to reflect. The teachers that are trialling this will encounter a lot of hurdles.

- We **NEED** to be very clear about what this is going to look like. **No confusions.**

- It will give lots of clarity. What does a good reader, writer, mathematician do?

- Will encourage even force teachers to look at their own practice. They will need to model this with their students and their reflective journal will be an open book for students.

- WILL BE A VERY GOOD VIEW IN TO THE LEARNING OF THE STUDENTS IN THE CLASSROOM.