Great article at Stuff today about Fendalton Open Air School, which has won international praise for its innovative use of technology.
The children write about what they’re doing during the day on their blog, they share photos and post video to YouTube. These feed onto the school website during the day.
Parents can comment back and the kids apparently love it. Not surprising as research by John Hattie show that feedback is the most important factor for student achievement.
The school also uses a blog to keep the board of trustees updated.
Not surprisingly, this initiative has noticed around the world.
Great stuff Fendalton!
Now, go look at the school site http://www.fendalton.school.nz/ to see a wonderful mashup of feeds.
Does your school do anything cool like this? Post a comment if you do.
