Tuesday+with+Ann

We began the day at Milika's sister's place with talk about the importance of purpose for ICT.

Ann's view is that the most successful use of ICT with children is when:
 * it is used for 'real' authentic experiences
 * it is used for many of the same purposes as adults use it for, eg to communicate, edit, research etc
 * it is used in ways that allow children to be actively involved in creating content of their own (not passively following instructions.)

In other words, it is used in ways that support Te Whariki principles and what we know about how young children learn best - ie through interaction with open-ended equipment. (Many so-called 'educational' games you can buy are passive and closed - ie there is one right response only).

When considering the value of ICT or particular programmes, ask, how will this piece of equipment or software allow me to do something I can't do in other ways?

We just touched on this topic so something to explore further. Programmes that teach children ABCs and counting are limited - children don't learn about the uses of literacy. First focus of literacy should be developing children's oral language competence. Creating digital stories offer many opportunities for teaching oral language and alphabet knowledge WITH A PURPOSE IN MIND.There is huge potential to use ICT - involving children - to create Tongan resources.
 * Literacy Learning**

Favona Kindergarten (Sally Keane Head Teacher) Wakefield Road, Auckland 2024 Phone: 09-275 8212 ‎ FavonaKindergarten Kindergarten 
 * Visits**

Using kidpixs and comic life to document and create photostories

Tots Corner (Hanna Faletaupule - The Nest Infants Room) 95 Onewa Road Northcote 0627 Auckland

Using photographs to make children's learning more visible. Emphasis on editing and quality of photo to show child's learning.