LH1 Pet iExplore - Learning Story - September 2015

Learner: Jahnavi & Vrishti                                                     Learning Coach: D Wilkes

Learning Area: iExplore, Social Science & Science                                 Date:  Term 3

Learning Observed

Vrishti has been diligently completing her iExplore on identifying the most suitable habitat pet.  She has been researching, refining her ideas and recording her learning for others to use to learn.  She has used this as an opportunity to complete a statistical investigation in order to determine which animal our LH1 learners think would make a good pet.  When Jahnavi joined our habitat the two learners decided to collaborate on the project together.  The iExplore learning adventure stemmed from their curiosity around which animals schools are allowed to have as pets. The girls have responded to feedback from Learning Coach and learners in our conferencing sessions and are open to ideas.

Evidence of learning

iExplore Conference Doc (Slide 7) iExplore Plan

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

Vrishti and jahnavi have shown they can be collaborative when sharing their research and receiving feedback.  They have demonstrated capability at researching to answer specific questions- skimming and scanning and pulling our key ideas when summarising texts. They are making connections to prior knowledge and experiences.  It will be exciting if we get a pet after all this work!

Next Learning Steps

populate the plan with all details and links required (fact files, KWL chart, statistical investigation) write a blog post about your experiences create a quiz using kahoot to check for learning from the focus group put the plan into your Learning Pathway as a learning artefact and share it with your family

Leadership Experience Fun Masters - Learning Story - August 2015

Learners:  Joshua & Vrishti                                                        Learning Coach: D Wilkes

Learning Area: KCs and Literacy                                                Date: Aug 5

Learning Observed

It was impressive to watch these two learners collaborate togetherto provide the fun part of the ‘Leadership Experience’ as a long awaited follow up to the NYLD that all the Year 6s attended in Term 2.  Vrishti and Joshua co-constructed their activities (which can be found in the presentation that housed all of the other learner’s presentations) and they MCed the games like true professionals.  When the order of appearance changed multiple times they just rolled with it demonstrating confidence and resilience.  They selected some fun games that they participated in at NYLD to recreate at our event and kept the energy levels high for the entire afternoon.  The learners loved doing the Mexican Wave and especially the egg challenge!  Practicing their public speaking, writing and leadership was what they did while the rest of us enjoyed a fantastic afternoon of entertainment and fun!

Evidence of learning

Vrishti & Joshua amp up the crowd with fun & games!

Key Competencies/Vision Principles

While Joshua and Vrishti collaborated they made direct and indirect connections to their experience at NYLD.  The related to others, managed themselves responsibly and participated enthusiastically on the day.  They were enthusiastic and responded to changes with resilience.  The preparation for the egg challenge was great and the modification to the games for a smaller crowd was thoughtful.  They made us curious and they made us laugh!

Next Learning Steps

practice the games write a blog post about the afternoon including their reflections share their learning with family at home