Jodie


 * //__Session One:__//**
 * Wow - what a day! Isn't it amazing how we can change and alter information so easily on the web and create a bank of resources so quickly and efficently. I was so taken by wikispaces and how easily it can be used, especially since I dabbled in HTML programming at Uni - now that was a challenge! Somewhere out there in cyberspace is a very dodgy website that I created...**
 * Anyway, as a 'Master Trainer' it was very exciting to see such enthusiasm and reactions in 'awe and wonderment' as everyone used the Visual Ranking Tool. Now the challenge for me will be to suggest ways that we can use the Seeing Reason Tool effectively...**
 * Thanks so much everyone for your hard work and I am looking forward to working with you all next Tuesday!**

**Session Two:**
Plus: There was some excellent discussions about posing open-ended questions to promote deep thinking. I am pleased that this course has provided a forum for teachers to reflect on their current teaching practice. I am looking forward to seeing everyones planners and the different ways that people will use the template. I really appreciated everyones postive feedback at the end of the day - I can see how everything within the course is 'coming together' for participants. Looking forward to the next two sessions which concentrate on setting up teacher/student workspaces online to use the Visual Ranking Tool and the Seeing Reason Tool. This is very easy to do but remember - think of a username and password that will be easy for students to use - especially since they are case sensitive! Minus: The Seeing Reason Tool is still a challenge as the group is having difficulty seeing where it can be used in a primary school setting. I have been thinking about 'trialling' it with some senior school students to see how effectively they can use it. Interesting: It was really interesting to see how everyone participated in the curriculum framing questions activity. It really highlighted the different ways people solve problems and/or learn.

The Visual Ranking Tool is such a versatile and practical tool. Christina has trialled it with the grade four students and I was lucky enough to be invited into her lesson to observe. It was wonderful to hear the conversations and see the interactions that took place while the students used the tool. It was a great success - well done Christina!
 * Session Three:**