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FREE N4L safety filter for all students
We've set up a safety filter that parents can set up on their child's learning devices from home. Just go to switchonsafety.co.nz to find clear instructions on how to do this
When children learn from home, it’s important to make sure they stay safe online. Here’s a simple, FREE way to block the worst of the web. To Switch on Safety, you need to change the ‘DNS’ setting on your child’s device. Simple instructions on how to do this are outlined by clicking on the link above this message. Just click on the type of device your child uses below. To find out what’s blocked, read here - https://switchonsafety.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/N4L_SwitchONSafety_Blocks.pdf
Safety can’t be provided by technology alone – it requires a holistic approach. For tips and advice to support online safety conversations with your whānau check out Netsafe. - https://www.netsafe.org.nz/parenttoolkit/
Staying Safe Online
Staying Safe Online
Ten ways to stay safe on the internet.
Ten ways to stay safe on the internet.
1) Don’t post any personal information online – like your address, email address or mobile number.
2) Think carefully before posting pictures or videos of yourself. Once you’ve put a picture of yourself online most people can see it and may be able to download it, it’s not just yours anymore.
3) Keep your privacy settings as high as possible
4) Never give out your passwords
5) Don’t befriend people you don’t know
6) Don’t meet up with people you’ve met online. Speak to your parent or carer about people suggesting you do
7) Remember that not everyone online is who they say they are
8) Think carefully about what you say before you post something online
9) Respect other people’s views, even if you don’t agree with someone else’s views doesn’t mean you need to be rude
10) If you see something online that makes you feel uncomfortable, unsafe or worried: leave the website, turn off your computer if you want to and tell a trusted adult immediately.
The Ministry of Education has also created a 'learning from home' website. Here you will find a range of resources to support your whanau from Early Childhood to Secondary level. including advice, learning resources, links to other websites.
There is also new television educational channels to support at home learning.
Home Learning | Papa Kāinga TV will be shown, free to air, on TVNZ channel 2+1 and on TVNZ on Demand, as well as on Sky Channel 502. It will run from 9am to 3pm on schooldays with programming for children and young people aged 0 to 15, as well as for parents. Home Learning TV will initially be on air for one month – with provision to extend beyond that depending on the COVID-19 situation.
Student - Teacher - Whanau communication
Student - Teacher - Whanau communication
Google Classroom, ā Google Hangouts/Meet and Gmail are the main platforms that students will be using for their online learning journey. Below is a brief description of how they could be used. Please remember that this is a new way of teaching and learning for all of us. I have tried to include youtube clips to help where possible but there is always going to be questions when there is unknown. I encourage you to talk to your child about how they are using the apps and ask them to show you how the different apps. work. One of the positive aspects of online teaching and learning is that your child will be able to share their learning with you as they do it, rather than just waiting till the end of the year. However, if you still have questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact me.
Google Classroom
Google Classroom
Google Classroom is our digital classroom. Through this site students will be able to see their work tasks, receive grades/feedback and be able to communicate with other students and the teacher. One of the advantages of Google Classroom is that it keeps all students learning in one place.
Students are already familiar with Google Classroom as we have used it in Term 1, and many used it last year.
Google Hangouts & Meet
Google Hangouts & Meet
This year (2020) Google has combined both Google Hangout and Google Meet; creating a real-time video conferencing platform. This will allow us to meet as a whole class, in learning groups or for individual conferencing. It is a simple method to give face to face in a digital environment.
Students will receive an email from me with a date and time. Just click on the link and then join :-)
Room 11 Facebook Page
Room 11 Facebook Page
This page is designed for parents to be kept informed of students learning, upcoming events and important notices.
It is a private page, in which members can only be invited to by the classroom teacher. If you would like to join please email on gennie.m@tokoroa.school.nz
This can also be used as a means of communication through the messenger app.
Seesaw
Seesaw
To create student portfolios we are going to trial Seesaw. Seesaw will allow students to share their learning with whanau and together we will create a n e-portfolio of students BEST work.
Room 11 Website
Room 11 Website
This site will be continually updated with different resources, students work and other relevant bits of information. It is a go to point for finding information relating to students learning.
Tokoroa Intermediate Website
Tokoroa Intermediate Website
http://www.tokoroa.school.nz/
Here you will find new information and updates on the what is happening within our kura
Other sites/apps students may be using
Other sites/apps students may be using
Google Docs
Google docs is an online word processor (similar to Microsoft Word) but allows the writer to create and format documents with others, e.g. more than one person can work on the same document at the same time.
Google Forms
This can be used for surveys, assessments and data gathering. Students will be able to create their own forms as well as respond to others. All completed forms can be shown in a range of different tables and graphs.
Google Sheets
In Room 11, Google Sheets replaces the older Excel. It is a spreadsheet app that allows the user to work with data (including formulas), create tables whole working collaboratively with others.
Gmail
All students have their own email address that is attached to Tokoroa Intermediate. Students cannot send or receive emails from outside school domain. Students are expected to abide by their signed cyber contract.
Google Sites
As a way of sharing their learning journeys, students may be required to create their own website. Websites provide students with a larger audience and the ability to include a range of media to support their understanding.
Digital Workbooks
Instead of using pen and paper to show students learning, students can be given a digital version in which they complete the required task. (These are normally distributed through Google Classroom).
Padlet
https://padlet.com/
Padlets are a digital version of Post-its. Students can add post-its to share their ideas and knowledge. It is a collaborative activity where all students can post at the same time.
Project Based Learning
Project Based Learning tasks will be distributed through Google Classrooms. These projects integrate more than one curriculum area and involve critical thinking and problem solving skills.
https://www.getepic.com/sign-in
EPIC is a digital library where students can tread for enjoyment or the classroom teacher can set activities and tasks.
Parents can also be linked into their students learning. An email would have been send on the 14th April for this.
https://stepsweb.com/
This site is a literacy site that provides a individual programmes based on students knowledge.
When students first log in they will find a pre-assessment that will determine their starting point.
https://www.studyladder.co.nz/
Studyladder links directly to the New Zealand Curriculum. On this site students will be able to work at their own pace or be directed to different activities that link to the weekly topic. Both parents and students can be linked to this site.
https://pages.sumdog.com/
Sumdog is an engaging site that makes learning fun. This site is linked into our classroom which allows for monitoring of teaching and learning.
https://www.prodigygame.com/ Prodigy is a maths website that students have played in class prior to lockdown.
They each have their own account and learning is based on students ability, going up and down levels depending on the questions answered.
https://www.spellingcity.com/
Some students have been using Spellingcity in class as a way of practicing spelling and vocabulary knowledge through games.
Students can opt to create their own word lists of use the ones already available.
https://boomwriter.com/
This site is used for students personal writing.
Students will be set writing goals and tasks in here. We will be moving towards creating a collaborative narrative later in the year.
https://afedsquad.co.nz/home/
Gamification is a fairly new concept in which students learn through playing digital games.
We are going to explore this site to review our te reo maori and find out what we know about financial literacy.
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