Arnav and Aniq's iExplore Learning Story

Learners: Aniq & Arnav   Learning Coach: Tracey Dillner           Date: Term 1 2015

Learning Area: Science & Technology

Learning Observed

During iExplore, Aniq has been working on a presentation to show his learning about space crafts. Arnav joined him in this and they have continued to collaborate on this together. Both boys have required some guidance about how to structure their learning and use their time wisely. They have taken longer than expected to complete this research. To complete this collaboratively, Aniq and Arnav have used Google Slides which allows for them to work on the same presentation at the same time. The boys have been working on how to best access the information they need and how to import things like pictures and videos.

Evidence of learning

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Aniq and Arnav have worked collaboratively on this research and consulted each other on things like what information to use, what colours to use and how to place things on the slide (Relating to Others and Using Language, Symbols and Text). They have started using their time wisely, but will need to develop this more (beginning to Manage Self).

Next Learning Steps

Finish research project within a reasonable time. Think of an audience to present to e.g. Hapu group. Be the experts to help other learners who want to use Google Slides. Ensure that research is reworded into their own words.

Arnav's Predicting Learning Story

Learner: Arnav             Learning Coach: Bex Remington               Date: 24 March 2015

Learning Area: iDevelop - Reading: Predictions

Learning Observed

In literacy we have been looking at how to make predictions about books and movies by using the clues.   We then began looking at pictures and predicting what may have happened before, during and after the photo was taken.  Arnav contributed well during our whole class discussions and was excited to begin his own one.  The learners were given four pictures to chose from and then they had to complete the prediction chart.  Arnav chose the picture of the crocodile jumping at the boat.

Evidence of learning

This is a video of Arnav explaining his predictions.

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Arnav demonstrates the capability of being able to make a prediction across a range of media.  He is able to manage himself and works independently in order to complete tasks.  During this task discussion Arnav was able to discuss his answers and showed that he is able to participate and contribute to the other learners.  Arnav was excited about the pictures given to him in the task and was curious as to what the real story was.

Next Learning Steps

To add more detail into his predictions - try using the 5W’s and H To take his predictions further and write a newspaper article that matches his picture See if he can research into the origins of the pictures and find out if his predictions were correct