Maria

Intel - Day 1 I found some things that I think I am going to love - The Wiki and Del-icou-us as well as the tools. The day was interesting but by the end I think I had reached overload. I think our kids will find the tools very engaging and our staff will be very receptive and will use them. I still find getting the right central question to be very difficult. This way of working ties in very well with the PYP (IB). There you have a central idea and both students and teachers pose questions. I'm looking forward to tomorrow

Day 2 The days are really full - it really makes you think and reflect on your practice. I think the opportunity to work further on the essential question was very valuable especially as this is still a big challenge for me. The unit of work is taking shape. I guess the real test will be when Virginia takes it back to her team.

Day 3 Very late reflection apologies for that - but spent the weekend at a Rotary Camp at Axedale and didn't get home until last night. It's great to actually have time to look at a new piece of software and have time to try it out and work out any of the problems that come up.

Day 4 The unit of work is beginning to take shape - it isn't getting easier to frame questions clearly. It will be interseting to see how the children respond to the tools. Having a break in the five days is very good as it is pretty heavy going.