Independent Learner Narrative

Learner: Amin, Aditi, Aryan, Gracy, Kim, Pranjal, Samantha                                  Learning Coach: Mr Hattie           Date: 22 March 2016

Learning Area: Learning Habitat 1 - iExperience

Learning Observed

In LH1 we have chosen a group of learners that we think show the Capabilities with independence. We are going to be teaching these learners how to use these skills to take more ownership over their learning. One the first session we looked at what an independent learner looks like. The learners had to brainstorm what Capabilities they think an independent learner shows. The learners made a Wordle out of these capabilities to present their learning. We also look at creating a treaty type of agreement for the group. This will allow them to understand the expectations of the group. The learners in this group will be using their independent learner skills to plan and run learning experiences for their next steps in iExplore and some iDevelop days. The Vision Principles that the learners where showing in this session was Capability and Collaborative as they had to use their skills to work together to produce their understanding of an independent learner.

Evidence of learning

Learners idea about what an independent learner looks like

Next Learning Steps

The learners next steps are to: Plan independent iExplore’s to run. Understand and identify their next steps in iDevelop. To provide evidence of learning for any learning activity they plan for.

UNDERWATER ANIMALS

FACTS ABOUT UNDERWATER ANIMALS

Denise's Pygmy Seahorse

this sea horse is a amazing  sea horse  because it can do flips in the ocean and more . I KNOW you  won’t believe it but it is true. It looks funny because the men is going to have a baby

• Men has a baby seahorse  and the mother does not have a baby it is the opposite of humans
• these sea horse are really
• different from other seahorses

Three amazing facts about underwater animals

Jelly fish

jelly fishes  have been around for  more than 650 million years which means that they out date both dinosaur and shark.

EEL

An Electric is known to produce electricity  sufficient enough to light up 10 electric bulbs.

thank you

from Samantha

Karis, Samantha, Eric & Micah- iExperience Connected Challenge Learning Story

Learners:  Karis, Samantha, Eric & Micah    Learning Coach: D Wilkes          Date: 5.2.16

Learning Area: iExperience - Connected Challenge   Key Competency: Relating to Others

Learning Observed

This term our focus is on how we can be connected citizens. In order to launch this the learners participated in a ‘Connected Challenge’ (see below).  In this challenge Karis, Samantha, Eric and Micah worked in a team and collaborated on various connected tasks.  They first had to look at the challenge and devise a plan- which tasks would they do first?!  It was great to see the group negotiate and discuss their options- even distributing the tasks.  At one point Karis and Samantha worked on the connected A-Z task while Micah and Eric worked on the collaborative game.  Karis showed some real leadership in this task Micah and Samantha showed curiosity while asking questions.  Some of the tasks they worked on included- the Curious challenge- coming up with questions for the learning coaches, the Connected challenge- writing an acrostic for the word connected and the Curious task of finger spelling their names in NZSL.  The logo challenge was a great example of their team work.  There was some great role modeling, strategy and collaboration in this team- Ka Pai!

Evidence of learning

Connected Challenge: Activities

Next Learning Steps

While it is great to take the lead on tasks where we have strengths, remember to give others opportunities to develop their capabilities select challenges from all four areas share and discuss the challenges, maybe finish others, at home with your family

My refiction with Desha

My refiction with Desha

What was our favoriet thing : writing
what was challging today : twitter
what is our goal for tomorro : waste free lunch 

Cake in the Mug

Cake In The Mug:Samantha Anjana Abinesh

Ingredients:

• 4 tbsp self-raising flour                                                            
  

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 2 tbsp cocoa

• 1 egg

• 3 tbsp milk

• 3 tbsp vegetable oil

• 1/2 tsp vanilla essence

• 1 tbsp chocolate chips

Method:

In a large mug, place all the dry ingredients and mix well with a spoon. Use the spoon to grind all of the cocoa against the side of the cup so there are no lumps.
Add the egg and beat it a little on top of the dry ingredients to break the yolk.
Add the oil, milk and vanilla and mix until well combined.
Stir the chocolate chips in and put into the microwave on high for 3 minutes.
Serve with a nice big scoop of ice-cream.

Summer

 Summer time !!!

By: Samantha

Sizzling sidewalks

Umbrella on beaches 

Marshmallow roasting

Mom's in bare feet

Easy,lazy days

Roads stretched out ahead

How to make Hot Chocolate

by samantha

What We Need:

2 pints semi-skimmed milk

• 2 tablespoons Horlicks
• 2 tablespoons cornflour
• 3 tablespoons icing sugar
• 4 tablespoons quality organic cocoa
• 100 g good-quality dark chocolate (70% cocoa solids) , finely grated
• 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 1 pinch sea salt

Method

This hot chocolate is off the scale. It’s so simple to make and is much better than that shop-bought stuff you get, which is often full of rubbish and probably hasn’t got much chocolate in it anyway. I don’t want you to feel cheated, I want you to have the real thing… life’s too short not to.

Pour the milk into a large pan, and bring almost to the boil over a medium heat. 

Meanwhile, add all the chocolate mix ingredients to a large jar and give it a good shake to combine. You need around 10 heaped tablespoons of the chocolate mix for this amount of milk. Simply spoon the chocolate mix into the hot milk, give it a good whisk and leave to bubble away for a few minutes before serving. You’re looking for that gorgeous, thick, almost claggy, knockout texture.