A vision for learning with Digital technologies Hui and Fono Feedback A vision for learning with Digital technologies

How will learning take place? In a class still but with programs to help Practical and fun oriented When teachers are assisting and guiding and not administrating or commanding, this will foster independence, self-help skills By trying, learning from mistakes, improving themselves and not giving up More digital By practice More hands on training Visual Getting basics clear Self-learning

What will your children’s expectations of learning be? Learning which is useful, meaningful, fun and inviting Keep up with what is relevant in regards to subjects and technology Learn everything now Everything at their fingertips To be fun Learning through games Learn to say, write what they see, think and feel

How will learning and teaching change How will learning and teaching change? And how will digital technology support this change? Digital learning is great, but need to stress a bit on hand-writing skills too! Allows kids to access more the “world” It’s becoming more ‘online’ where it also provides that additional tools for learning e.g. reading eggs, Mathletics Digital is very helpful for kids with learning difficulties i.e. dyslexia etc By staying updated and keeping our children informed of the changes happening regularly word wide

What type of learning environments will you see? Specialist teachers Lots of devices Open spaces, not many desks Hopefully not children just staring at screens instead of talking about projects they are working on Communicating with others near and far, in other schools, workplaces etc Places like farms, learn more life skills What will happen to manual learning or work and thinking in that way Something interactive, devices and physical environment More virtual learning Want a variety of learning not just computers/devices Use of more electronic devices

What will your children know, value and be able to do when they leave our school? Know how to work within a team as well as independently Build friendships Keep up with technology as it changes so the can have good career opportunities Have confidence Self manager Be kind and helpful Willing to try anything Have good literacy, numeracy skills, know technology but also good practical life skills To be able to excel further in education in the future and keep progressing Competent social skills Self-help skills Value relationships Ready for higher education Actually type, spell, email, communicate

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