About me |
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I am the owner operator of Switch On NZ independently delivering professional development to schools. I am also an accredited Apple Professional Learning Specialist.
I was previously the Assistant Principal of Te Akau ki Papamoa and instrumental in designing and setting up their Whare waihanga (Makerspace) see: http://takpmakerspace.co.nz . I mentored someone else to take over this space and built teacher capacity so that the maker movement was embedded within every classroom across the school.
For me using technology use to be 'Purpose, Outcome and Audience' (what's your purpose, what outcome are you wanting to achieve and who is your audience) but now I see it more as a vehicle to enable our students hearts to be felt, their voices to be heard and for them to be able to make a positive change in the world.
Technology is not only a gateway to a global audience but can enable educators to do what nothing else can.
Let's nurture 'Wonderment and Awe', where both teachers and students are curious and want to dive deeper to find out more.
Let's make the learning stick!
I ensure young people ‘do doing’ and by exploring their passions, build confidence and foster creativity through STEAM learning. Building teacher capacity is my ultimate goal so that the maker culture is embedded in every classroom. I am passionate about education in the Early Years and have published a wealth of resources on the Apple Store.
I facilitate thinking. I engage minds. I listen to questions. I encourage risk. I support struggle. I cultivate dreams. I learn everyday. I TEACH.
I was previously the Assistant Principal of Te Akau ki Papamoa and instrumental in designing and setting up their Whare waihanga (Makerspace) see: http://takpmakerspace.co.nz . I mentored someone else to take over this space and built teacher capacity so that the maker movement was embedded within every classroom across the school.
For me using technology use to be 'Purpose, Outcome and Audience' (what's your purpose, what outcome are you wanting to achieve and who is your audience) but now I see it more as a vehicle to enable our students hearts to be felt, their voices to be heard and for them to be able to make a positive change in the world.
Technology is not only a gateway to a global audience but can enable educators to do what nothing else can.
Let's nurture 'Wonderment and Awe', where both teachers and students are curious and want to dive deeper to find out more.
Let's make the learning stick!
I ensure young people ‘do doing’ and by exploring their passions, build confidence and foster creativity through STEAM learning. Building teacher capacity is my ultimate goal so that the maker culture is embedded in every classroom. I am passionate about education in the Early Years and have published a wealth of resources on the Apple Store.
I facilitate thinking. I engage minds. I listen to questions. I encourage risk. I support struggle. I cultivate dreams. I learn everyday. I TEACH.
ADE and ADsI became an Apple Distinguished Educator in 2015 and was part of the team that worked to have Te Akau ki Papamoa School recognised as New Zealand's first Apple Distinguished School.
TAKP's learners are digital citizens learning and thriving in a 1:1 iPad environment, where every student has their own school provided device. Every Lerner shares and celebrates their learning journey using Seesaw, they are active sportspeople, musicians, actors and directors. Every learner stands tall and is proud of their Whakapapa. |
Schoolwide SystemsI have had extensive experience is whole school systems and in embedding newly developed ecosystems.
At TAKP I managed more than 1000 devices using Apple School Manager, managed Apple ID's and ZULU as their MDM. I have led teachers in setting up the Classroom and Classwork apps across the school. Teachers provide a differentiated curriculum with feedback and feedforward being seamless and powerful. |
PLAY, MAKE, CREATEI am passionate about learning through play, the maker movement and infusing creativity where ever possible.
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