Most+useful+gains+from+ICTPD


 * What would you say has been the most useful thing(s) you have gained from the ICTPD programme in terms of impact on student achievement? **//T//
 * //The wiki to get students involved with ICT//
 * //Grasping the impact that ICT is having on our society, and therefore our children. ICT is not just a tool for our students but for them its life. In terms of achievement its more the fact that through using ICT tools students are engaging more in their learning tasks than they have in the past.//
 * //some children are more engaged when using ICT tools.//
 * //Knowledge about how to use iCT daily in planning and delivery of the curriculum as an another important class resource.//
 * //More confident and knowledgable to find and explore sites which can be used in learning programmes. Children use sites in daily programmes especially Maths and Reading.//
 * //The ICTPD has made a significant impact on the use of Inquiry in the school - from the start where children are finding out more ( interviews - microphone, photos - evidence, internet reference searches) - the ability of children to be able to share information in different ways and provide evidence of this.//
 * //The sharing of the different programmes available to us. I found the Junior meetings with Jan Marie at Central school an excellent way to get information that was more suited to the NE and Year 1 levels.//
 * //Using google,cameras,interactive whiteboard to facilitate learning, searching for info,teaching the chn to take photos, critic their photos and to start learning how to down load and print them. The IWB is used evryday for linking to websites, using for ind and group work, lit, numeracy//
 * //To ensure that the usage of ICT is engaging and relevant and supports the learning instead of leading the learning.//
 * //ability to access information, use of supporting game/activities in maths/language, use of computer to store results electronically, childrens ability to access and use the technologyUe//
 * //To focus on the delivery of the curriculum not make technology the key learning point. Technology can enhance the learning opportunities and make it easier to share learning with a bigger range of people.//
 * //How to use ICT as a mode of delivery, the use of ICTS as learning vehicles, multi literacies, ICTs to increase student engagement, perfect way to show teacher learning and cooperative learning when exploring new ICTS//
 * //Using ICTPD more regularly in my literacy and numeracy programme, to lift skills, and indirectly has been working on all key competencies making a wiki, and the learning journey this has entailed//
 * //Sharing of resources and knowledge.//
 * //The use of Knowledge Net, For students to access resources and to publish their own work.//
 * //Variety of resources used in inquiry units//
 * //I'm not sure how to measure the impact on student learning. Academically this can be difficult because of other contributing factors. Also with ICT use by children I haven't got a measuring so this is also somewhat difficult//
 * //I think my 100 awesome things count down has changed and encouraged students that their voice matters. We have an authentic context and have had over 7000 visitor to our pages since starting this page. The children are also looking for the small things in life that we should appreciate. I think it has had impact into my class culture too.//
 * //Intergrating KC into class programme through the use of ICT. Learning to use new tools and gaining confidence in using these with the children. Personal growth and confidence in using ICT in class to research and visit web pages.//
 * //Becoming more familiar with the new programmes/sites to use and to enable students to use. Exploring these programmmes with support, and being able to ask questions that were accepted graciously when I was really new or had not remembered well. Upskilling myself in using the computer for various situations and uses.Practising with support. Revising when I wasnt confident at the next meeting time. Learning to troubleshoot what I can do if there are not obvious ways around a problem when using my computer. Children have been supported by me and I havent felt so frustrated. I have used the camera, and computer more in a variety of programmes and uses.//
 * //Classroom wiki and communication with home and school//
 * //On-line Resources (Matariki), cluster wiki, maths sites to support numeracy learning (love Lizzies links to numeracy stages etc. Relevant topic resources added interest for students and teacher. Use of photography to enhance learning and presentation when reporting to parents. Planning using Etap etc Lists and data recording using etap.//
 * //Developing my own personal skills that have enabled me to better meet the learning needs of my students.//
 * //Using data projector in class situations Giving students first hand visual insight into the world around them... broadening their general knowledge Supporting non fiction books//
 * //The most useful things have been learning how to present childrens work in a greater variety of ways eg using photo story and power point. Also learning a variety of ways to use the class digital camera. The Matariki web site was also a huge asset.//
 * //The wiki means I can have computers running all day, while I focus on reading/math groups, knowing the content is safe and related to our topic/learning... children have had more time and freedom to use the computers and hence have learned so much just about navigating around. (we used to used cd roms/games rather than the internet) The internet has brought topics alive for them, real time and relevant! The wiki has kept the internet small enough the younger children can explore without getting lost through random button pushing. Older students are teaching/guiding new pupils, I don't have to! I feel like our class wiki has only just begun = there is so much more out there - children directing it more and more. When the children use the cameras now, there is a real tangible purpose (embedded onto wiki).//
 * //The class wiki for children to access learning games at home and at school. The variety of programme and learning opportunities that are available to the children through the wiki. The high expectations of what the children can produce with regards to - powerpoints, stories with photo's and pictures etc.//
 * Being exposed to all the websites and resources available to teachers to use in classroom programmes. Children can now access these programmes to help with learning in Literacy, Numeracy and Topic Studies. It is highly motivating for many and provides a link between home and school.