Mindlab Georgia Harris

Digital Flipped preparation (required): Prepare for next week's session by sharing the model you (or your school) use for Students Inquiry learning. Add it to the shared slides at: tinyurl.com/Learningasinquirymodels (as a picture, text or links). Note to add just LEARNING as inquiry, NOT Teaching as Inquiry models. Access denied Flipped preparation (required): Download the latest version of mBlock to your computer and mBlock app to your smartphone or tablet: http://www.mblock.cc/software/mblockapp/ Added to ipad Flipped preparation (optional): If you have robots that you have experience of in your school, bring those with to class to share how you use them. Will bring Beebots and Ipads Flipped preparation (required): Ensure you can access ebooks and articles from the Unitec library (select a resource then login when required) Can use already Inquiry model Scan What is going on for our learners? -Busy -Engagement/success at school for boys -What do boys need t...

Leadership Flipped preparation (required): View the 'PISA - Measuring student success around the world' video to learn what the results are based on. This was a really interesting video, particularly to see that they focus on how our children can use what they learn in school in real life and in their future. How can we educate children so that they will be able to live their lives and experience success and happiness, while also having the skills to manage adversity? This should be a guiding question when looking at education.  Nationality Versus Culture Nationality is not a very meaningful concept. Culture is much more significant. “It is remarkable how fast and how effectively you can construct a nationality with a flag, a few speeches, and a national anthem.” (Taleb, 2008). Nick Taleb, who might be described in these terms as a Lebanese American, is dismissive of nationality, he sees it as a largely meaningless way of defining someone. School Culture Acco...