The document discusses the journey of David St School in New Zealand to modernize its education approach through increased use of technology. It notes the changing vision for education to develop lifelong learners and the need to teach students how to learn. The school implemented a strategic technology plan, investing in computers, tools, and questioning culture. Students and teachers began utilizing blogs and web tools to enhance learning, share reflections, and develop connected digital citizenship. The school's journey to integrate technology into learning continues.

1. Our E-Learning Journey

2. Where did we begin?
Do not confine your children to your own
learning, for they have been born in
another time.
Socrates 460 BC

3. We want our children to be:
Confident, Connected, Actively Involved Life
Long Learners
The vision for education in New Zealand
(Ministry of Education)

4. Our education system will need to change ....
not only what we learn but the way we learn
NZ Ministry of Education
So....what did this mean for the
students, teachers and community
at David St School ??

5. The David St School Mission
Together, we will empower ourselves for life long learning
Our vision
where excellence is achieved within a trusting and caring
community

6. Teaching students how to learn must now be
as, if not more important than, teaching them
what to learn

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12. So how does technology fit into how we learn?
We agreed that:
• Technology is part of our daily lives and should be readily
accessible
• It is a tool that allows children to create, share and reflect
while engaging with an authentic audience

13. So what did we do ???
•We took a strategic approach
•Ministry of Education ICT 3 year contract
•Get existing computers into every classroom
•Invest in new tools for learning
•Empower students and teachers by reflecting on and
enhancing our questioning culture with a focus on
learning to learn

14. •Invest $200,000 in technology for our students
•Utilise web tools to enhance the learning for our students
• Focus on sharing and reflecting on our learning

15. Which has lead to our use of blogging as one of our tools
for sharing and reflecting on learning
and developing
totally connected digital citizens
And our journey continues

16. Introducing
Dorothy Burt
Point England School