tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25095059.comments2023-03-23T20:50:09.389+13:00 mama to fourVaniahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15932757369574832273noreply@blogger.comBlogger146125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25095059.post-61860701678850437852019-11-15T01:28:25.014+13:002019-11-15T01:28:25.014+13:00You are doing great job. Thanks for sharing such a...<br /><br />You are doing great job. Thanks for sharing such a nice info. 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We Stock A Huge Range Of High Quality <a href="https://www.treasurebox.co.nz/furniture/outdoor-furniture.html" rel="nofollow">Outdoor Furniture</a> To Suit Any Decor. Shop Online! Treasureboxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01394598799695648254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25095059.post-9812040924489814292013-11-04T23:54:53.716+13:002013-11-04T23:54:53.716+13:00that's the goal anyway. As much as anyone I ne...that's the goal anyway. As much as anyone I need reminding of that. Especially on the hard days xVaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15932757369574832273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25095059.post-66536423447680005592013-11-04T23:52:19.147+13:002013-11-04T23:52:19.147+13:00Thanks Susan, :)Thanks Susan, :)Vaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15932757369574832273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25095059.post-66172237451800564392013-11-04T11:48:46.614+13:002013-11-04T11:48:46.614+13:00"my numbers don't change who I am. they d..."my numbers don't change who I am. they don't define me, but they do help to shape the story." I love this. Very true. The numbers can help us, not shame us.Susan Dominikovichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162863191763465235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25095059.post-10649388760008631762013-11-04T11:46:49.835+13:002013-11-04T11:46:49.835+13:00Way to go Vania! You are so brave and inspiration...Way to go Vania! You are so brave and inspirational. Susan Dominikovichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162863191763465235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25095059.post-27010698835290375932013-07-15T11:38:18.048+12:002013-07-15T11:38:18.048+12:00Ahhh... the suck it up fairy strikes again .... sh...Ahhh... the suck it up fairy strikes again .... she's a particularly wily mischief-maker because in some cases she is pride in disguise and in others she is courage, determination and leadership. The tricky part is knowing which lies beneath her halo.<br /><br />Unfortunately I think when it comes to mums with tummy bugs 'suck it up' is a pride thing .... <br /><br />However the player who visits the same establishment every Friday night and is too hungover to play the next day - a definite self inflicted illness so 'suck it up!'<br /><br />:)Rachael McNaughthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00511029113664762116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25095059.post-74499091255157510052013-07-06T19:18:41.171+12:002013-07-06T19:18:41.171+12:00A friend of mine who does IT at a local school jus...A friend of mine who does IT at a local school just tweeted the following: <br /><br />"...we bolt new technologies on top of current learning tools...effectively means that we give our kids a $1k pencil."<br /><br />I asked how he suggested we better use tech in edn? <br /><br />His response was "it's time for education to be redefined" and linked to this:<br /><br />https://sites.google.com/a/msad60.org/technology-is-learning/samr-model<br /><br />If you want to contact him, his twitter account is @stevevoiseyColoradonegritohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10624094062076053545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25095059.post-33958000627835074962013-07-06T10:29:35.710+12:002013-07-06T10:29:35.710+12:00Bad bad bad. That's all of I've got to sa...Bad bad bad. That's all of I've got to say. Bad bad bad that any child should be made to feel excluded, for any reason, even a seemingly "this is the best way to manage e-learning in our school" way. It should be for all or none. To have "optional" e-learning classes is ridiculous...they know and you have experienced it...the children will end up feeling left out and put pressure on their parents to fork out the big $$$, to bow to the pressure, to compromise on their own philosophies of education. My little school (decile 10) has done it well...a few ipads are available in each class to enhance the learning of every child in the school. The number of ipads will probably increase each year but they are for all. They also have an interactive whiteboard in every classroom. I've seen them being used and they are fantastic. E-learning? Why do they even call it that? Education is supposed to be holistic. They have compartmentalised it by giving it such a label. Sorry, I've had a rant too. Hope it helps. Hope your meeting went well.Susan Dominikovichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162863191763465235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25095059.post-37786283502921862742013-07-04T09:09:27.415+12:002013-07-04T09:09:27.415+12:00Hi Vania
I understand your point about the school...Hi Vania<br /><br />I understand your point about the school's "BYOD (but make sure it's Apple)" policy. That completely sucks and besides upsetting parents is not the best thought out way of introducing the technology to the school. <br /><br />BUT<br /><br />I totally support the use of these devices as <b>tools</b> in the classroom. They shouldn't be used as eLearning, but a way to enhance learning.<br /><br />For example, you can ask a child to give answers to maths questions by drilling them or you can get them to use an app so they jump a penguin onto the right iceberg and win the race. I bet without hesitation that 100% of kids would prefer the second option. Not because it is a cool device, but because it is a more interesting way of learning.<br /><br />The concept of Storywriting becomes more real when you can add scenes and act out the story to create a movie. Or they can write the story and actually publish it in a more time and cost efficient way using the technology.<br /><br />Many kids say they love using their tablets because they can get their thoughts down unimpeded - in some cases this applies to special needs kids, but in others it applies to the kid who has messy writing. Yes her writing might need to be tidied up at some stage, but how much of a priority should it be in a storywriting, maths or science class?<br /><br />Done well, the kids are still having to use their brain and are learning the basic skills they need, but used as a tool tablets can enhance the learning environment. <br /><br />Find out what the policy is regarding these tablets and how they will be used. if they are just using them to go online and use Studyladder while the teacher marks their 'real' work, then this is not the best way to use the technology.<br /><br />By learning how these tools can improve the way our kids learn we also teach the kids how to use the technology wisely and responsibly.<br /><br />Okay, lecture over, see ya<br /><br />:)Rachael McNaughthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00511029113664762116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25095059.post-15687791808955417492013-07-04T06:52:43.516+12:002013-07-04T06:52:43.516+12:00I read the other day that 2 year olds only take ar...I read the other day that 2 year olds only take around 30 mins to learn how to use an ipad etc. IMHO don't need a class to learn that, there are plenty of other skills as you state ie. writing that is a far more complex skill to learn that involves all the cognitive processes that elearning tasks would require plus a higher level of fine motor skills that would overall have far more future benefits than tapping a screen and reading. I love having my mini ipad and being able to do banking etc online. I am sure the complex movements for writing letters allows for better connection between Centers in the brain. For example tapping a screen can provide any letter and no laid down connection and learning of material whereas each letter has its own form that when written is being controlled and registered by the brain and must have better learning outcomes. I still remember essays I had to write out via hand much better than typed projects etc. make sense? And yes a whole other issue regarding segregation between e-learners and non e-learners.jerald and tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07596010410146924745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25095059.post-82147326328348456562013-07-02T09:15:42.966+12:002013-07-02T09:15:42.966+12:00Awesome...one of my favs and will share it. So go...Awesome...one of my favs and will share it. So good to have my view of worship honed a bit. And yes, you can definitely worship with your crochet hook! Susan Dominikovichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162863191763465235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25095059.post-21127051463074171132013-07-01T19:20:10.690+12:002013-07-01T19:20:10.690+12:00Thanks Jodie. i really appreciate your thoughts! A...Thanks Jodie. i really appreciate your thoughts! And that deleted comment above was just a double up of your original :) XxVaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15932757369574832273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25095059.post-11541043775943450022013-07-01T19:00:34.135+12:002013-07-01T19:00:34.135+12:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08454079196540672242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25095059.post-91543211333407374592013-07-01T18:59:56.044+12:002013-07-01T18:59:56.044+12:00What lovely words Vania! So very true for a lot of...What lovely words Vania! So very true for a lot of us<br />Xx<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08454079196540672242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25095059.post-44078210749286288082013-06-21T17:08:15.076+12:002013-06-21T17:08:15.076+12:00that's so funny Susan! I bought and started a ...that's so funny Susan! I bought and started a noahs ark crossstitch at least a couple of years before I was pregnant with Isabella with the thought that it probably take a while to complete for my first baby. its still sitting with only a portion of the water completed ;)Vaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15932757369574832273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25095059.post-23434336505761790102013-06-21T09:38:15.246+12:002013-06-21T09:38:15.246+12:00Yet another thing we have in common...I have one k...Yet another thing we have in common...I have one knitted boot cuff. The other one is barely started, still on the needle. Sigh. Really, it won't take very long to make the other one. Then I will have a pair and I can actually wear them--quite fashionable you know. Sigh. Might have to go buy some leg warmers from the Coin Save instead. Love your little Asha. And can I request sushi next time we come up please? Looking forward to July. :-) Not long now!Susan Dominikovichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162863191763465235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25095059.post-45561444283713438742013-06-12T23:22:39.005+12:002013-06-12T23:22:39.005+12:00Sounds like there's a "to be continued......Sounds like there's a "to be continued..." on the end there. How intriguing! You know I love a good story. I wonder if more will unfold here one day. Susan Dominikovichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162863191763465235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25095059.post-81967862280066749692013-06-09T21:41:29.699+12:002013-06-09T21:41:29.699+12:00Oh Hun, I've thought of you so much...glad the...Oh Hun, I've thought of you so much...glad the worst is over. You are made of tough stuff, that's for sure. Your little beauties see that too. Thanks for sharing this. Vulnerability is so hard, but so worthwhile too. :-)Susan Dominikovichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162863191763465235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25095059.post-13376575088131988892013-06-07T22:55:22.575+12:002013-06-07T22:55:22.575+12:00Brave you! It was not easy I am sure to share as ...Brave you! It was not easy I am sure to share as you have. Praying for you as you reflect, refresh and reconnect with your beautiful children. {Colleen}https://www.blogger.com/profile/16644349809898591252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25095059.post-14179439771622688492013-06-07T19:27:29.093+12:002013-06-07T19:27:29.093+12:00I hear you Sista, especially the high school "...I hear you Sista, especially the high school "isn't my life so fabulous because I'm posting about it?" thing. But I have come to realise, those types of posts are the ones that come out of insecurity. I have found a way to make fb work for me, rather than become enslaved to it, but I did also have to have a break at one point. Another way is to cull your "friends" list. No one minds. Just explain you're keeping it to out-of-towners and family so that you can keep in touch with loved ones. Hint hint. :-)Susan Dominikovichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162863191763465235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25095059.post-63942751869309329462013-05-12T22:13:24.203+12:002013-05-12T22:13:24.203+12:00I love you Susan!I love you Susan!Vaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15932757369574832273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25095059.post-42735484583953404652013-05-12T18:22:09.765+12:002013-05-12T18:22:09.765+12:00:-) This gladdens me. i too am thankful for the l...:-) This gladdens me. i too am thankful for the lady who encouraged you to go to Totora Springs...that you both followed God's promptings. You and your family have been a huge blessing and encouragement to us.Susan Dominikovichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162863191763465235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25095059.post-2232522362258706112013-04-26T22:59:40.365+12:002013-04-26T22:59:40.365+12:00ok so I actually have a secret stash of kids paint...ok so I actually have a secret stash of kids paintings and artwork hidden in one of their wardrobes. other than that I think ive just gotten a bit ruthless. the recycle bin is my friend :)Vaniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15932757369574832273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25095059.post-53172147085005005812013-04-26T19:41:48.209+12:002013-04-26T19:41:48.209+12:00Please come help me de-clutter. I am okay with mo...Please come help me de-clutter. I am okay with most stuff but absolutely useless with anything the kids have created. Even if it's just a pencil line on a page, I can't throw it away. Help!Susan Dominikovichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04162863191763465235noreply@blogger.com