Dave



Hi All

My name is Dave Henty-Smith. I am currently an Assistant Principal in E-Learning at Brighton Primary School. I am really looking forward to the course and of course learning new stuff. :-)

I am hoping to learn new ways of inspring teachers to use ICT to engage and improve student learning.

gmail davehentysmith@gmail.com

It was an interesting day today, with lots and lots of information presented. I will need some time to synthesize some of the information. I was intrigued by the ranking tool and looked at how I could apply this in a classroom context. The jury is out as I still need to learn more. The unit I will produce will be around healthy lifestyle (She'll be right Mate) and given to my year 4/5 team to use in Term 4. I am formulating the questions and will work at this a little more at home. All up a pretty good day really.
 * __Reflection Day One__**

I have a much better handle on the Intel Website today, but I will have to really let the teachers I train play around with this to gain a solid understanding. I need to do a bit of homework tonight and formulate my questions a little better. I found that I used the tools without having a clear goal in my head. This made my task a little difficult. I will sort this out promptly. I have also realize how much I need to collaborate with people to plan units. I love getting other opinions and ideas.
 * Reflection Day Two**

Wow at last I have sorted my unit plan out. I really wished I had chosen a unit that I feel a lttle more comfortable with. I will continue to work on the the template over the next few days, although with Pedal Prix on this may be problematic. I will continue to soldier on
 * Reflection Day Three**

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I really enjoyed today. It was nice to catch up with some familiar faces and talk to the previous group about some of the issues that they have had. I have also seen some new things that people are doing. It is always nice to share the expertise that we all have. My unit plan is finished and on the Wiki. If you read this Lyndsey I have done lots of homework tonight :-) . I have just got my new surfboard delivered today so I am looking forward to having a good look at it. AHHHHHH Noice
 * Reflection Day Four**

After a bit of a whirlwind start I have now got my head around things. I have started to develop my course and have some things already put in place. I will identify 10 people next term and persuade them to join me on the adventure. I think one of the best things this week has been the sharing with other people. I have certainly learned heaps and am really enthusiastic at delivering the course. Thanks Cate and Lydnsey. You have both done an amazing job.
 * Final Reflection**