Pre-conference workshops

Pre-conference workshops - 18 October

The investment for the full day workshop is $150+GST

This year we have 6 pre-conference workshops from 10am-4.30pm, allowing you to explore a topic or skill in depth. If you would like to do the pre-conference worskhop ONLY, please write to gwenny.davis@core-ed.org

Or you may register for the ULearn11 conference and select to attend a pre-conference workshop as well. This will be added to your invoice. If you are already registered and now wish to add a preconference workshop to your invoice, please contact gwenny.davis@core-ed.org

Pre-conference details
Date 18th October 2011
Times 8.30am Powhiri
9.15am Morning tea
10.00am Pre-conference
12.30pm Lunch
3.00pm Afternoon tea
4.30pm Workshops finish
Venues Refer to each session for details
Cost $150 + GST

Registration will be in the Energy Events centre from 9.00am

The workshops and their presenters are:

WORKSHOP 1

TONI TWISS

BIO

 


Venue- HP First Sovereign Trust Room 1

Title: "GOOGLE IN YOUR POCKET" - MOBILE TECHNOLOGIES AND LEARNING

Abstract:
What does it mean now that many of our students potentially have 'Google in their Pockets'? How can we make use of students' own mobile devices to enhance teaching and learning; to help bridge the gap between learning that happens within the classroom and that which happens outside of the classroom walls.


Join Toni Twiss as she explores the world of mobile technologies and learning.

BYO: iPad, iPod touch, laptop, mobile phone, iPod.

Focus Audience and level: This workshop is aimed at people who are ready to start using mobile technologies in their classroom programme.

Date & Time: 18th October 10am-4.00pm

Numbers: Limited to 30 people

Cost: $150NZ + GST

WORKSHOP 2

TREVOR BOND

BIO

 

 

Venue - HP Skellerup Room 2

 Title: IMPROVING STUDENT QUESTIONING
 
Abstract
A number of writers over the years have declared that questioning is our most important thinking skill as learners. If this is correct we need to put serious focussed effort into raising students' questioning skills. However this raises questions like: What are the skills of an effective questioner? What strategies and tools are effective in raising questioning skills?


This session will take a hands-on practical look at student questioning, root issues, resources and classroom strategies.
 

Equipment: This session will run in a Windows 7 Suite.
Numbers: Limited to 30 participants

Focus Audience and level: Teachers yrs 0–10, leaders

Cost: $150NZ + GST

WORKSHOP 3

JILL HAMMONDS

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Venue - HP Opus International Room 3

Title: RAISING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN LITERACY- a partnership of effective teaching and today's technologies.


Abstract:

Today's technologies offer fabulous opportunities for students to be active and reflective learners engaged with a wide audience who can mentor and support their learning. However, technology alone makes little impact on learning without a sound knowledge of what can be achieved and how to scaffold the learning for students to have success. In this workshop we will explore both requirements for making a difference to student achievement in all areas of literacy. Please come prepared with clear knowledge of your students—bring some writing samples and some reading data so that as well as learning some common strategies, we can get down to relevant goal setting, strategic planning for a group of students, and exploration of the technologies that will impact those students.


Equipment: Bring your laptop and ensure you have the administration rights to download and install software and access the internet. A pod of 10 laptops will be available

Focus Audience and level: Primary school or remedial secondary classroom practitioners or leaders who work with this group.

Numbers: Limited to 30 people

Date & Time: 18th October 10am–4.00pm

Cost: $150NZ  + GST

WORKSHOP 4

ALLANAH KING

 

BIO

 

 

Venue - Technology Centre Intrastructure Room 4

 Title: BLING FOR YOUR BLOGS AND WIKIS

Abstract:
Want to know all about blogs and wikis, but were afraid to ask?... Join Allanah King in a full-day workshop exploring the use of blogs and wikis to benefit your your own and students' learning. Allanah will look at the following...

  • the benefits of creating a blog for making connections with others, collaboration on projects, as a diary for class happenings and as a window to the world outside the classroom.
  • a discussion around the sorts of things that you could post on a blog
  • the ways you can learn from others through their blogs- using RSS
Focus Audience and level: Beginners

Equipment needs: This session will be run in a suite of Apple computers. Participants can bring their own computers.


Numbers: Limited to 30 participants

Cost: $150NZ + GST

WORKSHOP 5

NICK RATE

 

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Venue:  Technology Centre  Sigma Room 5 

Title: 10 STEPS: A framework for developing eportfolios in your school

Abstract:
This session will be particularly useful for school leaders and classroom practitioners with an interest in or responsibility for developing and supporting the implementation of eportfolios within schools. Attendees will work collaboratively to explore the themes below, ask questions, share experiences, develop action plans and unpack how eportfolios can support learning for both staff and students.

This pre-conference workshop will use a 10 step eportfolio guide to:

  • Clarify the pedagogical roots of eportfolios
  • Introduce the use of eportfolios for students to capture learning and ongoing reflection and feedback.
  • Examine professional eportfolios for teachers as they inquire into the impact of their teaching
  • Discuss the potential benefits of eportfolios
  • Outline the process of what eportfolios might look like when supporting learning
  • Look at different tools for eportfolios and how you might go about choosing the best for your school
  • Explore examples of both professional and student eportfolios
  • Hear from a selection of experts discussing the purpose, vision and beliefs behind their eportfolios

Ask some big picture questions to facilitate discussion regarding the implementation of e-portfolios

Equipment: BYO laptops, high use of internet
Focus Audience and level: general, primary-early secondary

Cost: $150NZ + GST

WORKSHOP 6

STUART HALE

 

BIO

 

 

 

Venue: EEC Conference Room 

Topic: CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY WITH A TWIST

Abstract: A workshop with the emphasis on fun and creativity. By getting the camera off Auto and looking at various modes the camera has to get the best shot. A number of challenges will be given to help you investigate and become familiar with the capabilities of your camera. Some of these challenges will be "to paint with light"—photographing lights with time exposure! Photographing smoke, bubbles, water droplets, as well as the opportunity to photograph the wonderful Rotorua surroundings! A course design to enrich your photography and students.

Equipment: Any modern digital camera (except flip or phone cameras). Stuart will demonstrate using a $85 Canon A495 camera!
Must Bring: USB cable, manual, battery charger, laptop to download photos
Optional: extra batteries, tripod,
Software: any software that will let you view and edit the photo - e.g. iPhoto

Target audience: Teachers
Target level: Suitable for all levels

Cost: $150NZ + GST