Mihi Learning Story - August 2015

Learner: Nelvin                                                                       Learning Coach: D Wilkes

Learning Area: Maori Animals & mihi                                  Date: Term 3

Learning Observed

This term our overarching theme has been collaboration and Nelvin has had plenty of opportunities to show how collaborative he is and to grow his collaboration capability.  To kick the term off Nelvin was on a team of learners who had to collaborate to complete various challenges.  During Maori Language week the learners rotated through different experiences to extend their knowledge of Maori words and phrases. Nelvin was able to practice  vocabulary of animals in Maori using an online game. He also began to think about his digital mihi and visited his Learning Pathway.  He still needs to show his learning of the words and phrases by applying them his own mihi. Nelvin would approach the Learning Coach to ask questions and clarify ideas and had fun playing the animal game.

Evidence of learning

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Nelvin was enthusiastically engaged in all aspects of the lesson participating and contributing while demonstrating strong collaboration with others. At times, he asked for help and didn’t hesitate to check for understanding with other learners. During the animal activity I observed some good questioning and problem solving strategies eg. some animals sound the same in English and Maori. As his mihi is not complete he will need to persevere to get it done to show a strong desire to develop his capability in this area. He is able to make connections to what should be in his digital mihi in Maori- drawing on new learning and prior knowledge.

Next Learning Steps

Complete the mihi in your Learning Pathway on the About Me page asap. Practice Maori Animals with these Games: http://www.digitaldialects.com/Maori.htm

Tallest Tower Technology Challenge - Learning Story - August 2015

Learners:  Justin V and Nelvin                                        Learning Coach:  Ms Wilkes

Learning Area: Science and Technology                        Date: August 2015

Learning Observed

Justin V and Nelvin were 2 of four learners who initially showed interest in representing OrmPS at a technology challenge at Point View Primary School on August 26.  They met each Friday for a new challenge.  Their first challenge was to make the tallest free-standing tower they could using only the materials they were provided with:  5 sheets of paper, 6 straws, 30cm tape, 2 pipe cleaners, a couple of popsicle sticks and their imagination.  There was a time limit and they were up against the girls!  Justin and Nelvin strategised together before they started building showing some fantastic problem solving and an ability to pre-plan.  They also made adjustments as they went demonstrating that they were resilient and could respond as needed.  They used the materials wisely and kept the brief at the forefront- being victorious in the end!

Evidence of learning

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Justin and Nelvin participated and contributed enthusiastically, relating well to each other and managing themselves.  They used strong thinking strategies to maximize the use of their materials to strengthen and heighten their tower.  They collaborated strongly demonstrating an ability to listen to each other and communicate.  Their curiosity was evident in their design and as they won they developed their capability at technology challenges.

Next Learning Steps

continue to come and participate in challenges every Friday consider starting and leading a club for technology challenges in Term 4 ensure that you always stop and think before making decisions write a blog post about this!

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