Tokomairiro

Tokomairiro School visits have started Professional reading group is underway. First one looked at assessment – (Inside the Black Box) Have afternoon tea meeting, distribute the reading a week before and after the meeting a summary is produced for all teachers. Aiming at twice a term. Not being driven by the principal but by a specialist teacher. Has IWB up and running at year 8. School is continuing with the tech ambassadors programme with Otago Polytechnic – level 3 computer standards fro students. The students then take a leadership/support role in the school. An example of an outcome form this is (this year) our sports event being supported by computers by last years Tech Ambassadors (e.g. recording all data) Asstle has been picked up by more teachers this year due to some degree of enhanced ICT capability.
 * Milestone 5**

Tokomairiro - teacher confidence increasing with some staff members is now confident that they are doing PD for other staff. - About 40% of staff keen to use MyClasses with students and undertaking PD - Term 2 breakfast meeting with whole staff, a great success with huge up take amongst participants. Also after school session demo for Promethean interactive whiteboards with many staff enthused with the possibilities. - Term1 and 2 meetings of professional reading groups positive - Staff using CM for all reporting of student progress and requesting PD as and when required. - As a result of the principal attending Rotorua conference the school network is being upgraded and the server has also been up graded. This has been approved by the BoT who see the upgrade work carried out now as future proofing the school system - Development of wireless net work with in school to enhance staff functionality. - Staff are now more open to ICT and learning and the way that it impacts upon student learning. They are wanting to try and make learning more fun and interesting. - Staff are also open to the idea that ICT can help manage teacher work loads These next two points are relevant to all schools and we are looking at strategies to address this. - It is still difficult for staff to ‘know what they do not know’. - Some staff have a lot of knowledge but are reluctant to share what they know and participate in demonstration activities. (again this is relevant in other schools)
 * Milestone 6**

Tokomairiro Subject VC’s have been a new way to introduce staff to the VC network and great way to stimulate discussion with very positive outcomes. All schools expressed a commitment to continue and are looking at completing moderation exercises in this way - plus continue with professional discussions. My Classes, is now being used by some teachers as a means of sharing information with form classes. Also being used extensively for a professional reading group with staff being encouraged to start and join discussions. We have more staff producing and sharing ideas with PowerPoint, my classes and via electronic medium than ever before. Not enough opportunities yet to get all staff to try VC and can be a hassle of having to organise bridge points by someone else rather then ourselves.
 * Milestone 7**

Some (Minority) of staff not checking e-mail regularly and still not taking advantage of release time to take up PD opportunities Some teachers will need some guidance as to what they need to do for the ICT programme next year and we might require some flexibility in terms of how we help teachers and the way that time is allocated.


 * Milestone 8**

Tokomairiro High School PLUS Reporting back on curriculum development on-line. Staff using network to view and extract information also post responses. 2 teachers using MyClasses with Y7 students, reporting back and having students submit on-line. Principal assembly and singing assembly using data show. Expectation that Mon. assembly will have data show. SADD presentation organised by students using data show. Kids Congress, staff and student involvement. Many changes by staff in improved presentation of work through electronic communication. Professional reading and dissemination of information via MyClasses. Enthusiasm for electronic absences Teachers attending U Learn Student enthusiasm for Sketchup and presentation of work in Senior graphics Storage of assessment work electronically using network Ability to show work online with Ga’s web pages and linking to the home intranet page. One-on-one time with PD facilitator—very helpful. Teacher to School Tech conf in Auckland valuable for network maintenance and development. My Classes used for notices and match reports for rugby teams Teachers use of MyClasses for setting work, interactive tasks and submission of assessments Use of email for submission (especially for seniors) and back-and-forth \feedback on writing Setting up of staff groups for quick emailing and communication - very useful Improved teacher confidence with ICT - staff seem to have become more computer literate, still lots gaps, but getting there Time has been allowed for ICT PD, which has been fairly loosely defined, so we've been able to access help in areas we need collegial help available - because staff are becoming more and more skilled, there is usually someone who is able and happy to help.

MINUS Some computers old and slow Lack of some new technologies Timing of PD Reluctance of staff to give up contact time with classes Lack of regular access to a resource it is hard to get proficient in the use of it e.g. Data Projector More regular contact rather than once every four to six weeks Difficultly for part time teachers to access PD possibility that IT in assemblies will be over-used (kids will switch off from anything else) Timing of PD - early a.m. too rushed Some of the PD presentations have been frustrating e.g. the interactive whiteboard - because no "hands-on" for staff.

INTERESTING Positive mind shift in attitudes towards computers and ICT in general Expectation for students to use appropriate ICT skills in their own presentations Teachers attending TUANZ - great enthusiasm Standard of work in IT is rising throughout the school It's made me aware of differences in ease of access to IT-related equipment depending on which classroom one is teaching in. Some teaching areas seem much more set-up for integrating IT into the teaching. Having the opportunity to explore about educational programmes, and implement them into a scheme of work.

Tokomiariro High School •	Reporting back on professional development on-line. •	Increased use of MyClasses, and looking towards getting parent feedback on student activities •	Assemblies now regularly using technologies with increased student involvement •	Staff sharing work more electronically rather than through printed matter •	Increased student enthusiasm and use of the network for presentation and sharing of work and ideas. Increased familiarity with research potential. •	Development of new school web site to share school activities with community, locally, nationally and globally. •	Some staff who have been reluctant to seek help are now doing by ‘internal PD’ •	Increased staff confidence in own abilities. Some staff chosing not to attend internal voluntary PD as ‘they know it already!’ •	Teachers taking a lot into their classroom practice. Eg. Using MyClasses, web quests, Hot potatoes. Using the internet in novel ways to share, illustrate and research. •	Increased positive attitudes towards computers and ICT in general •	Expectation for students to use appropriate ICT skills in their own presentations •	Greater conference ability for Principals using audio and video conference facilities •	So much of what is happening is hidden in class and unless someone has time to monitor all the cool stuff that is happening neither the lead teacher now principal knows what is gong on! Some of the teachers are using the technology in unexpected ways and to good effect! •	Students becoming aware of there place in the world. Students producing Pod casts are able to see where in the world they are being downloaded and receive feedback. •	Special needs now using VC to make contact and so are not isolated. In addition they have a face to face once per term •	Maths initiative is being delivered by VC to a cluster of schools. •	Maori students making a presentation for Matariki (New Year) which they will be sharing with the whole school.
 * Milestone 8**

Tokomairiro High School •	Increase use ICT resources deployed in classes and assemblies •	Peer mentoring and tutoring with regard to ICT PD work. •	Staff show and tell at staff meetings. This is done on a cycle through all teachers and will be an on going sharing of best practice! •	Collaborative work between schools for the development of EHSAS contract proposal. •	Sharing of information between SCT's using MyClasses and the VC. •	Sharing of best practice for the numeracy project through VC •	Increased use of the VC unit as a means of maintaining contact between schools nationally. •	Use of Mimio in classroom as a means of developing greater student involvement and sharing of information •	Use of Mimio to produce a course of work for students which can then be shared electronically via My Classes •	New school web site now on line with student responsible for updating of some of the information and images. •	Increased up take of PD either through the facilitator or via mentor system. •	Increase in the numbers of teachers willing to trial new practices as a result of Professional reading group readings along with an increase in the up take of teacher involvement in the professional reading group. •	Greater understanding of the research process that teachers ask students to undertake. •	Students submitting work on line for assessment and prepared to e-mail teachers for assistance. •	Principal and AP involved in electronic timetable development. •	The development of VC and continued use for special needs students and support staff •	Much that is happening is hidden in class and unless someone has time to monitor all the cool stuff that is happening neither the lead teacher now principal knows what is going on! Some of the teachers are using the technology in unexpected ways and to good effect! •	The production was filmed, edited and now for sale as a DVD or video presentation of the night's event •	Sharing of knowledge of video editing and the development of succession training for students •	Increase in junior school staff to plan, prepare and assess Achievement. Standards in creative performance work (Kapa Haka).
 * Milestone 11**