The Mind Lab

In August 2016, I signed up to take a technology course at the Mind Lab.  The Mind Lab by Unitec is a collaboration between Unitec Institute of Technology and The Mind Lab. It draws on the education expertise of both organisations to provide teachers and their students with the opportunity to learn how to integrate technology, enhance digital capability and activate new teaching practices in the classroom.

At the end of the course I received a post graduate diploma in the following areas:

Leadership in Digital & Collaborative Learning

Digital & Collaborative Learning in Context

I have been able to bring back so much useful digital learning to my classroom. As technology leader, I felt it was important for me to continue learning, so that I may support my colleagues with their journey of integrating technology.

Sheena Cameron

As part of out PD, the Hinau Team decided to go to Palmerston North to attend Sheena Cameron's seminar on how to create an effective writing program in our classrooms. We really enjoyed it, and took away some valuable ideas. Stay tuned to see some of the results of the seminar in action with B2's students.

The Writing Book

Creating an Effective Writing Programme

Enneagram

The beginning of the year began with an eye opening seminar.  We were introduced to the Theology of Enneagrams and what is has revealed has been most telling.  It has made me question, accept, acknowledge and understand my behaviour, needs and communication with my colleagues.