One Odd Bunch on Google Meet

Whole Class Meet

This week, Week 3 of Distance Learning, was a time for us to experience using Google Meet so that we could extend our online learning from solitary to group sessions. The majority of us had not used Google Meet before, so the learning target for our initial 'meet' was Google Meet 101 - How to navigate our way around the screen, when to mute and when to talk. 

With the first 'meet' (for most of us) under our belt, we decided that we would try a whole class 'meet' this morning. I wasn't sure how many would turn up and was excited to see 21 familiar faces on the screen. With the mute button engaged, our chat screen became very busy with 'hi' and 'lol' having regular appearances :)  We played a scavenger hunt and shared our weekend plans - a mix of indoor and more outdoor activity, now that we're at Level 3. Some family pets made it onscreen too!

The 'meet' wrapped up with a very laggy 'happy birthday' for Aditha, who celebrated his 11th birthday last Monday.

Thanks for coming along, One Odd Bunch.  'See' you next week!

Morning Meeting - 29.4.20

Morena!  Welcome to Week 3.  I tried recording this video on another computer... and it didn't go too well. There's a bit of lagging - but I'm sure you will manage to understand my message.  Looking forward to catching up with you all in our Google Meet sessions.  See you soon!

Google Meetings

Hi One Odd Bunch!

Starting from tomorrow morning, we will be using Google Meet to meet in groups to say "hi", share our lockdown experiences and talk about our learning.  I can't wait to catch up with you all.

Here's the 'low down' on how to join a Google Meet and what to do once you are there. I've also included the timetable for our 'meetings'.  Please get back to me asap, if you are unable to join me on the day and time that you've been scheduled.

Morning Meeting - 17.4.20

 

Welcome to Distance Learning

Welcome to Term 2

Good morning 'One Odd Bunch'!  How have you been?  I've had a really good break, although it was certainly a LOT different to my usual Easter holiday.  What was yours like?  Below is a rather loooooooong video (sorry), to explain how to access our Kauri Distance Learning programme, navigate your way around the amazing learning opportunities and some ideas for sharing and shining.

Please take the time to look through all the various learning areas, then make a learning timetable.  Remember to include time for the physical, creating and mindfulness activities because I do not want you sitting down all day!

Oh, almost forgot!  Each day there will be a 'Daily Challenge'.  Today's challenge is to pick a chore that you can do to help out around the home (something more than making your bed).  Get someone to take a picture of you completing this chore and post it - along with a blurb, to this shared Google Presentation (I've emailed you the link and also shared it to your Inquiry folder). Can't wait to see what you achieve :)

                                         

A Message from Mrs Croll

My holiday message video to you. This was about the 12th take as I'm not very good... yet!  Hopefully my video skills will improve over time as this will be our way of communicating during the 'remote learning' period.  See you all back here on Wednesday 15th April.