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Rahi, Arnav and Shivran's Antarctica Learning Story

Learners: Arnav, Rahi & Shivran    Learning Coach: T.Dillner           Date: 2.11.15

Learning Area: iExperience - Antarctica

Learning Observed and Vision Principles

The learners in LH1 were given the opportunity to opt into a Virtual Field Trip to Antarctica. Arnav, Rahi and Shivran all chose to participate in this via the education providers LEARNZ. The sessions were run either once or twice daily for five consecutive school days and learners connected using audio conferences, chats, Twitter and video diaries. Arnav, Rahi and Shivran all participated in the audio conferences and showed curiosity by asking questions and adding their opinions during discussions. Most of the time they were attentive and wanted to talk about things that they noticed while watching video diaries or listening to the conferences. As a follow up to our daily conferences, the boys had to create a Kahoot quiz to demonstrate their learning and teach it to others. Shivran and Rahi worked collaboratively on sourcing the answers that Arnav was thinking up.

Evidence of learning

Next Learning Steps

Share their Kahoot quizzes with some buddies from their Hapu Groups. Listen to the final Audio Conference at their own convenience as we had a School Wide Assembly when it was held. See (or email) Mrs Dillner for the log in details.

Shivran's 3D Printing Learning Story

Learner: Shivran    Learning Coach: T.Dillner           Date: 21.9.15

Learning Area: Technology - 3D Printing

Learning Observed

Shivran chose to participate in 3D Printing during iExperience during Week 7-10 this term. We initially learnt about the Thinker’s Key called ‘BAR’. BAR stands for Bigger, Add, Replace. To practise, the learners had to pick either a pen, lunch box or tennis racquet to make a feature bigger, add to the item and replace something. The learners had as much creative license as they needed and then they reflected on how functional the item had become - could it still be used for its original purpose? The next stage was to come up with an item that we use at school and repeat the BAR process. Shivran decided to make a chair. Shivran had to use the website TinkerCad to design his new and improved chair. He had to use the pre-existing shapes to form the 3D model which was then printed out by our LH1 3D printer. After analysing his printed model, Shivran was able to write a description about who would use it, why he designed it and what its features were. Shivran also spent some time reflecting on improvements and redesigning it on TinkerCad to show these changes.

Evidence of learning

Shivran’s explanation of his chair.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Shivran demonstrated curiosity by engaging with the entire technology process of designing, making, redesigning and evaluating. He was connected as he was able to show his learning in three different mediums (paper, digital and printed model). Shivran was also capable by presenting his learning to other people in the 3D printing group, as well as learners who participated in other Technology groups.

Next Learning Steps

Complete the second design on TinkerCad and print if time allows. Use the 3D printer as a component of an iExplore. Make a tutorial video to teach other learners how to use TinkerCad.

Shivran's Maths Learning Story

Learners: Ved & Shivran     Learning Coach: T.Dillner           Date: 24.6.15

Learning Area: Mathematics - Statistics

Learning Observed

Recently in Mathematics, Mrs Dillner’s Maths Group took part in the Census at School. This is an online survey open to NZ schools that teaches learners about gathering data and making samples of the submitted information. Everyone learnt some background knowledge about what a Census is, who does them and why we have them. We saw all the other schools enrolled to do the Census at School - Ved and Shivran were very excited to see if their old schools were on the list! Ved and Shivran worked together to complete the survey which asked questions about height, arm span, weight of school bag, how long it takes to get to school, as well as their opinions on topical issues like global warming to who might win the next Rugby World Cup. Ved thought there was a possibility that the USA might make it to the Final to face the All Blacks. The boys got to use a new piece of equipment called a Newton Meter. They hung their bags on the hook of the Newton Meter and gave them a weight in grams which. Shivran and Ved then had to convert this information into the correct format that the survey asked for - kilos and grams e.g. 2kg and 800g.

Evidence of learning

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Shivran and Ved collaborated exceptionally well together. They used their time well which meant they were both able to complete the survey in the allocated time (Managing Self). They demonstrated capability in using a variety of measurement tools including a tape measure, stop watch, bathroom scales and a Newton Meter (Using Language, Symbols and Text). Shivran and Ved were connected learners, as they understood that the information they were providing was part of a nation wide experience that other schools were taking part in too. They should be able to use this to apply to the next real NZ Census in 2018 (Participating and Contributing).

Next Learning Steps

Show curiosity when answering the questions about topical issues e.g. global warming. What is it? Why is it included in this survey? Work on measurement conversions - cm → m → km and mg → g → kg.

Literature Learning Circle - Adjectives Group

Learner:  Shivran (Adjectives)                                              Date: June 2015 Kevin, Imran, Jessica, Rahi, Nehaal, Shivin, Sadeen & Vrishti

Learning Area: Literacy                                         Learning Coach: Diana Wilkes

Learning Observed

Reading research shows that good readers Read extensively Integrate information in the text with existing knowledge Have a flexible reading style, depending on what they are reading Are motivated Rely on different skills interacting: perceptual processing, phonemic processing, recall Read for a purpose; reading serves a function With this in mind we deliberately constructed a ‘book club’ of sorts this term. We began by learning about how to select and why to select a ‘Best Fit’ book- please ask Shivran what book he is reading and how he knows it is a best fit on a regular basis.  The Adjectives learned all about the 5 finger strategy to help them choose a book.  The Adjectives group was also introduced to an online book resource called http://booktrackclassroom.com which can be accessed anytime. In our Literature Circle each learner has a different role each week:  Summariser, Literary Luminary, Word Wizard, Discussion Director, Connector, Artful Artist or Researcher which ensures that the book club runs smoothly. It has been fantastic to observe Shivran engage with each of these roles seamlessly and actively contribute to conversations- he is often a role model for the other learners.

Evidence of learning

Collaborative Google Doc        Snippet of meeting

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Shivran is showing Connectedness by relating his learning to the text we are reading. He is relating to others well by remaining respectful while others speak and he is Collaborative when he is participating in the discussion.  He is also developing his Capability in reading conversation and oral language.

Next Learning Steps

Always have a Best Fit book at school everyday and read every night at home, out loud when possible Ensure that he is ready for the meetings Visit booktrackclassroom.com often to read new books

Shivran's Music Learning Story

Learner: Ved, Arnav and Shivran     Learning Coach:  T.Dillner          Date: 2.6.15

Learning Area: The Arts - Music

Learning Observed

The Keas Hapu group have been learning about the features that we use to make music. They were introduced to the formal language of Tempo, Dynamics and Rhythm. After three sessions, Ved, Arnav and Shivran chose to work together in a group to collaboratively write three lots of four beats (rhythm), that had a change in volume (dynamics) and speed (tempo). The learners needed to record their patterns using correct musical notes to show timing and the correct Italian terms to show where the dynamics and tempo changed. The boys then had an opportunity to share this with the Keas and demonstrate their understanding of the three features of music. They used clapping to show these patterns.

Evidence of learning

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

All three boys worked collaboratively to share their thinking and formulate their pattern (Participating and Contributing). By standing up and giving a short presentation, they demonstrated their capability in understanding these three features of music. When we talked about Dynamics and Tempo, the learners were making connections with new vocabulary. They had to make sense of words and symbols in the traditional language of music - Italian (Using Language, Symbols and Texts).

Next Learning Steps

To make up a clapping game that uses the same thinking or language from this activity. In the future, practise musical performances in order to stay in time with one another.

Drama Learning Story - May 2015

Learner:  Shivran, Arnav, Aniq                                              Date: May 20, 2015

Learning Area: The Arts- Drama                                 Learning Coach: Diana Wilkes

Learning Observed

During iExperience this term with the Strategic Leadership Team (SLT), we have been learning how to use movement and space to effectively communicate.  The lasting understanding is that people represent their culture and heritage in different dramatic ways- past and present.  Learners had a variety of opportunities to explore the use of space, props and their body for communicating different ideas. Shivran, Arnav and Aniq worked together to use dramatic techniques to explore drama elements and conventions and exhibited enthusiasm for performing.   When asked to initiate and develop ideas with others to create dramatic 1 minute skit about a culture, the group selected Indian culture. They generated many ideas of what to perform.  They used props well and had a lot of fun, however the overall performance was rough.

Evidence of learning

The team makes use of space, facial expressions and movement.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

All members of this team demonstrated that they can work Collaboratively with others towards a common goal.Together they exemplified Capabilities in following complex instructions however, they barely met the success criteria. Together they were able to make Connections between what they knew collectively about the culture and how to express that with movement, no sound and imaginary props.

Next Learning Steps

Further explore movements they can make with body, voice, space, and creation of facial expressions to enhance dramatic effect Focus on the task, the success criteria and practicing to ensure their performance is clear to the audience- I suggest playing some drama games at home like ‘Props’ and ‘Charades’