Starting with changes...
Today instead of giving children seated places they can sit anywhere any time, (maths, reading and writing will be a bit more structured with groups mainly together). Very high expectations were talked about and made. Throughout the day it was interesting watching where children chose to sit at a particular time of the day, who they chose to sit with and how focused they were.
Useful message...
Showing more empathy towards others... not being judgemental and 100% caring and aware of the CHILD'S needs. After listening to Kevin Honeycutt and hearing about his background and upbringing and the impact that those teachers had (the ones that weren't uncaring etc) had a huge impact in just his belief and self as a whole!
Dr. Seuss "oh the places you'll go", if people are caring and believing.
New technology...
- learn how to access/do google docs
- use voice thread
- use my interactive board throughout the whole day and specific follow up activities in all areas of learning - have picked up some great websites through this conference.
