Archive for November, 2011

Monday, November 28th, 2011

Second in the 2011 Interface Best Blog Award

A very big congratulations to D3 who have all contributed to our class blog! It means that we were the second best blog in the country in 2011! This is an outstanding feat. Thank you to all of the parents, children, colleagues, BOT, NZteachers and educators from all over the world for being our audience.

Saturday, November 26th, 2011

Sophie and Lily’s Exhibit update using Showme

We have been using the iPads to show our progress with the Exhibits we are making.  I had to share this one with Lily playing the ukulele in the background – it was a nice touch.

Thursday, November 24th, 2011

Exhibit ideas

Because we know that we enjoyed playing with exhibits/activities.  We have been trying to think of ways to share our hidden stories in a way so that people can play with them and ‘have an experience’ Here is a Movember photo of me using a puzzle-maker wesite:     Photo Puzzle Maker

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

How can a plastic bottle change your life?

Check out this amazing video Michael, the drama teacher, shared with me!  These people have to stay outside during the day because their houses were too dark to be inside.  Look at how something so simple has made a difference to so many.  Keep coming up with ideas guys because one day, they might make [...]

Monday, November 21st, 2011

Kiwi Golf!

FEET TOGETHER! LEFT HAND! RIGHT HAND! SLIDE! LITTLE STEP! BIG STEP! TILT! POP! DROP! FIRE!!!!    And the winner is….  

Monday, November 21st, 2011

10 out of 10 in Spelling

Myspace Generators & Toys

Saturday, November 19th, 2011

Inspirational Guitarist

Check out this AMAZING video of a truly innovative guitarist. He threw the guitar rule book out the window when he composed this song.

Tuesday, November 15th, 2011

Week 4: Into Inquiry

Yesterday was like a hive of activity with D3 working on the creating stage for our Exhibition about Russell Street’s Hidden Stories.  I am so proud of how you all are taking responsibility over your own learning – well done!   Alexandra and Gess’ Play Shed: Sophie and Lily’s Flax Fibre to ‘Scutch’   Jack, [...]

Monday, November 14th, 2011

Rappers send strong message

    Well done to Connor, Lincoln, Reuben and Hunter W who (in their spare time!) created a rap with a strong message; Family Violence is NOT OK! Their efforts were acknowledged today at a surprise assembly for them, to perform their rap.  Awesome job boys!

Monday, November 14th, 2011

Hei konei ra (jagger)

RSS Kapahaka have a new song!  Here is a movie Rosie and I made to help you learn the words.  Those of you not in Kapahaka – can you comment what song were are covering?

Sunday, November 13th, 2011

Sam D’s exhibit idea

This is Sam D’s exhibit idea using the showme on the iPad.  I like the way you have used images to explain your idea Sam!  Great job! I am nominating this for the Edublogs ‘Best educational use of audio / video / visual / podcast’