Sunday, July 19, 2015. Dream Big and Be Brave. We are feeling quite frustrated with the time that it is taking for the the design process of our new school, to become a reality. We have been at master design process now for two years. As a learning community we need to keep moving and changing to develop our teaching and learning to support the transition to our new school buildings or as if we are already in our new school buildings.

The new journey of an on-going learner. via blogging -teachers, learners, comments and authenticity. What is the intended outcome? What are we wanting to learn? Why will this tool allow this? Not just a tool for the sake of a tool. In addition, I believe that a blog i.

Thoughts, ideas, experiences and general musings about education. Then I was pointed to a gimmicky piece on Stuff. Reports are shared with students and whanau electronically using the KAMAR web port.

Can you hear the Tui sing? German born Kiwi in Oz - wife, mother, teacher, Professional Learning and Innovation Specialist with ELH, Microsoft Master Trainer, Google Education Trainer. All views expressed are my own and do not necessarily reflect the views of my employer. Saturday, 18 July 2015. Tuesday, 14 July 2015.

An exploration of teaching science and biology in Auckland, NZ. Saturday, 9 May 2015. As part of a MindLab postgrad course. Is looking into what strategies and approaches I can change within my teaching practices in order to address this potential problem. Sunday, 22 March 2015. I have come to really love the phra.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Sunday, 26 July 2015. Thursday, 25 June 2015. Google Translate and Your Blog. Sunday, 7 June 2015.

Welcome to my Professional Learning blog. My name is Matt Nicoll and I am a high school teacher in New Zealand, interested in improving the classroom experience for my students. I am open to trialing new approaches and hope to use this blog to reflect on my ideas and practices. Thursday, 6 August 2015. What a year it has been with my Year 11 Practical Science course.

Teaching art as art as play as art. One of my pet hates is poor pronunciation of Māori placenames.

We hope you enjoy looking around our website where you will find information about our school, our students and our learning community. Arohanui is a special place where all learners are valued, included and celebrated. End of Term - kayaking. The last day of term 4 2016 is Friday 16 December. School closes at the earlier time of 1. Families are welcome to collect their children from 12.