Use technologies to support learning
Suggestion for implementing the strategy ‘Building an inclusive, culturally responsive classroom environment’
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Create digital stories
Create digital stories
Support ākonga learning by having them write in their first language and then translate their writing into English.
Use netbooks to support learning
Use netbooks to support learning
Ākonga from the Maniakalani cluster share their stories about using technology to engage in and improve their learning.
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Useful technologies
Useful technologies
Break writing processes into a number of discrete activities that are done one at a time, and remove barriers by using appropriate technologies.
- Support ākonga by using speech-to-text so that they can communicate their ideas effectively.
- Use recording devices to record ideas orally.
- Use planning tools and mind maps to organise ideas and provide a structure.
- Use apps, such as iWordQ to support reading text, word selection, spelling, and grammar.
Use Google Docs to support literacy
Use Google Docs to support literacy
Vimi Chandra explains her teacher inquiry into raising the writing levels of targeted learners, using Google docs.
Useful Resources
Useful Resources
Programmes to ensure a broad technological literacy
Carol Rimmer (HOD technology) outlines the programme planning she uses to provide students with broad knowledge.
Publisher: Ministry of Education NZ
Ako Aotearoa.
Ako Aotearoa provides a range of PLD workshops and courses in-house, targeted to teacher learning needs in digital literacy.
Publisher: Ako Aotearoa
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