Room+1

Term 2, 2011 Here is the link for our current year's blog, make sure to check out both our Flat Stanley blog and Writers blog too as they are all an integral part of our regular learning

Room One's 2011 blog

Nov 18 2010 We use thinkers hats across all aspects of our learning in a variety of ways. Here is a snapshot of them being used in maths:



Room One Blog (This is ongoing) http://room1kuranui2010.blogspot.com

** Why? ** - its learning intention eg) addition, sequencing, retelling. //1/ To support, reinforce and extend student learning in particular in numeracy and literacy.// //2/ To showcase and celebrate student learning.// //3/ To provide links between home/community/school.//

**What?** the students were actually doing it for (its purpose). //1/ The blog is used as a server in the classroom to provide links to specific sites chosen to best support, reinforce and extend learning in mathmatics, reading, listening, and topic where appropriate.// //2/ Provide a platform to display and celebrate student learning, giving students ownership and another method of self and peer assessment.// //3/ Provides another link between home/school and the wider school community. Positive comments and questions are encouraged and the aim is to provide practical advice and information on the classroom program.//

**How?** it enhanced the learning //1/ Specific games and activities are selected with the aim or supporting and extending relevant areas of student learning. It also helps provide a safer online platform for students to use by acting as a target group specific server. Activities are chosen with the aim of catering to a diverse range of learning styles.// //2/ Enables the regular sharing of a wide range of student learning. It gives students ownership and another means of celebrating their achievements.// //3/ Provides another link between home, school and the wider school community; enabling the communication of learning and practical advice and information on how to best support students.//