Carmen Clarke
Kariene Gardiner
The focus of this project reveals how hybrid learning must be envisaged for the future. The fact that these students already have a high level of digital skill and were familiar with using the school website to support them in accessing and completing their learning was a huge advantage, and enabled Carmen and Kariene to pursue deeper levels of engagement using the online environment. A real strength is the systematic and intentional design to the learning experiences provided, all of which are explained in detail and available on the website for learners and parents to access - as evident in the range of responses captured from parents on the report website.
Also evident in what is shared here are the range of pedagogical approaches which enable the teachers to be actively working with students who are in class and at home, without ‘ignoring’ the needs of either group.
This is an excellent example of what can be achieved through (a) building on the strengths of what exists already and (b) taking time to understand the learning needs and home context of learners so these can be accommodated in the learning design.
Since returning to school following lockdown we have had a fluctuating attendance rate which has made traditional teaching difficult due to not knowing which students will actually be face to face and which students will be at home. Most of these absences have been because students are sick and are not really able to participate fully. Those students who are learning from home due to sickness can still access learning via our online site and Hapara/Drive. Students miss large chunks of work and disengage themselves from the learning and find it hard to maintain connections.
Students will be inspired in their learning by a more holistic and wider view of education. Where students are the center and the school and the home work in partnership to help them to be confident, connected, actively involved, lifelong learners who are ready to take on the world.
Initial Hunch Video
Progress Report #1 - Kariene
Progress Report #1 - Carmen
Progess Report #2
Progress Report #3
We began by collecting data/student voice/parent voice and then planning on the basis of what we heard.
We trialed connecting students who were at home to groups within the classroom for everyday activities such as Reading, Writing, Maths and Inquiry.
We trialed connecting students to the wider world by setting up learning experiences beyond the classroom.
We used ongoing evaluations and adjusted our planning and approach based on collecting data/student voice/parent voice.