JS Library Term 1 2016

In review: Connect and Create; Relocation and Refurbishment

Term 1 in Review

2016 - the year has begun with much promise. In January, the long awaited JS Library refurbishment had begun. Being 'homeless' didn't mean we were twiddling our thumbs trying to find things to do. On reflection I believe that this is has been one of the busiest term that I have experienced at the College.

The term has now ended and we have begun to set up the JS Library (just waiting on shelving, furniture delivery and resources). It will be exciting to see the students reactions to the new space.

Read on for just a taste of Term 1 in the JS Library.

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PYP and UOI's

This term I was working directly with the following Year Levels and UOI's.

Yr 2 Who We Are

• Provocation Brick Making process

Yr 5 Sharing the Planet

• Technologies to support Conflict (e.g. book creation apps, green screening etc.)

Yr 4 How We Organise Ourselves

• ICT Networks

• Design Thinking - JS Library

Prep UOI connections (small groups)

• Reflection on a Family and Emotions using the iPad and creation apps

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Research in Schools -ISQ

In the JS School the RIS project is focused on the Makerspace as a catalyst to improve teacher pedagogy through Higher Order Thinking.

In Term 1 a group of Yr 4A students examined the connection of robotics as a system and the responsibilities involved with robotics and creation of robots.

Students examined

• Robots in society

• Applied the concepts to a Design Thinking task

• Made deeper connections to the UOI

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ICT Mentors and Digital Learning Day

This year we have renewed our focus on supporting students to be Digitally Literate. One of the ways this is being promoted is through events like Digital Literacy Day.

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Research in Schools

Face to Face workshop brainstorming

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Digital Technologies Presentation

Presenter at the Brisbane Convention Centre for ISQ about our Technologies implementation so far.

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Library Refurbishment

Knowing Our Students and Engaging the Learner

Developing a JS HOTS Framework

In connection with a MS/SS Project, I have adapted and developed a framework for implementation in the JS.

In 2016 we will trial with this with Yr 2 teachers (and other interested teachers) as the year progresses. This framework has been adapted from the MS/SS framework and makes connections to the PYP learner profile and attitudes.

ICT Mentoring

Teachers were offered the opportunity to connect were supported with a face to face 30 minute session during 1st break over the course of the term. For some this was a technical 'how to' session and for others it was a pedagogical discussion and brainstorm.

All teachers also connected to OneNote as this is a platform that we will be using collaboratively in 2016.

Additionally, three teachers have expressed interest in being 'Mentored in ICT' this year (establishing goals). Initial meetings have been and these goals will be formalised next term.

The IB Conference Highlights

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The Conference

IB Asia Pacific Conference 2016

Website: http://www.ibo.org/en/event/296677
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Twitter: @ib_asiapacific

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Aga Khan Academy: School visit

The most inspiring school visit.

The Aga Khan Hyderabad

"Admission to the Academy is competitive and based on student merit, regardless of a family’s ability to pay. We consider all eligible students regardless of socio-economic status."

Source

Facts About the Academy