2015

So much has changed for me..........a new address, a new business, a new role, a new title, a deleted website, a stagnant blog!

I'm now full time in Te Akau ki Papamoa School, I own a motel down the Mount - Blue Haven and life has changed dramatically!

I've just been recognised as an Apple Distinguished Educator which is super exciting and I've decided to get this blog up and running and for it to become a place for me to share, to springboard ideas and reflections off.


Where am I going for my professional learning and for inspiration?

As always Pinterest is my 'quick fix', I'm a very visual learner and I can get ideas here without having to troll through loads of sites packed with advertising, I pin things for later and find its a great energiser!

If you are a teacher and you are not currently connecting via Facebook with the closed group NZ Primary Teachers then I strongly suggest you do......yes it's a time waster, yes some questions and queries do get repeated, yes you may have to sift through content to meet your needs but honestly its such an inspiring space - with over 8000 teachers connected the resources, experiences and thoughts shared are worthy of visiting.

What's happening at 'my' school?

We have just been recognised as a Apple Distinguished School which is a HUGE accomplishment and Glen and Monique Storey have also gained ADE status!

We are well on the journey of 1:1 and have the last of our classes (the Year 2 team) on board in the next week. Every learner has their own blog (Wordpress) and every iPad has the Easy Blogger app installed to make this a smooth process.

What do I wish I had more time to do?

I wish I had more time to finish an iTunes U course I have started but have not got back too. Creating iBooks and individualised learning experiences, delivered digitally through the iTunes is such an unbelievably powerful tool! More to come......