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Penny O'Brien
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  • Waikato
  • New Zealand
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  • Julie Lindsay

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iPads

So I go all inspired to try new things -put Chrome on my mac and can no longer activate the blackboardcollaborate.  Anyway in the spirit of trying new things I thought I would try the ipad but it…Continue

Started Feb 28

CMP

My ignorance is showing and the journey of new learning begins.I am struggling to grasp the concept of a classroom monitoring portal and wonder if it because we are nowhere near this stage of the…Continue

Started Feb 25

 

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Penny O'Brien is now friends with Lisa Durff and Sandy Wisneski

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Mar 15
Penny O'Brien posted a status
"I find myself getting lost around the wiki and ning - i find things but then can't seem to find them again -"
Mar 15
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Penny O'Brien posted a blog post

communication

Mar 13
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FounderJulie Lindsay and Penny O'Brien are now friends
Feb 28
Penny O'Brien posted a discussion

iPads

So I go all inspired to try new things -put Chrome on my mac and can no longer activate the blackboardcollaborate.  Anyway in the spirit of trying new things I thought I would try the ipad but it tells me that the blackboard is not valid  - however I am sure there are lots of  you out there using your ipads this way. So what do I need to do?See More
Feb 28
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Penny O'Brien posted blog posts
Feb 28
Penny O'Brien and Yvonne Caples are now friends
Feb 28
Penny O'Brien replied to Holly Fairbrother's discussion Overload!
"Hi Holly - I totally understand  - I found the short gaps between workshops very daunting and it left me feeling very jittery on the inside.   My mental state is best when I am organised, slightly ahead of time and all other boxes -…"
Feb 25
Penny O'Brien posted a discussion

CMP

My ignorance is showing and the journey of new learning begins.I am struggling to grasp the concept of a classroom monitoring portal and wonder if it because we are nowhere near this stage of the adventure.Last year our students used e-portfolios which are linked to our school web site.   We don't have individual student blogs and we are not currently taking part in on online global project.So where do I start?Does the iGoogle page do it for the beginning - my thinking around this was that…See More
Feb 25
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Penny O'Brien replied to Julie Lindsay's discussion Meet the Flat Classroom
"A flattened classroom is one where the 'walls' are gone and users are able to communicate and collaborate freely with others.  This might be as simple as communication with the class next door or using technology to reach others all…"
Feb 8

FounderJulie Lindsay left a comment for Penny O'Brien
"Penny, welcome to Flat Classrooms! Delighted you are joining us, and I look forward to interacting and collaborating with you and your students in New Zealand."
Jan 21
Penny O'Brien is now a member of Flat Classrooms
Jan 21
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Profile Information

Name:
Penny
About Me:
Living the dream - 3 girls and supportive husband living in rural Waikato NZ. Principal in a small country school.
It's all about time and enjoying life as it is today - growing our own food, spending time with our kids, friends and family.
Smiling everyday
Website:
http://www.wharepapa.school.nz
Interest in Flat Classrooms
Our students are great but very insular about their place in the world and what is happening around them. New Zealand is a small place with lots to offer - now is the time for our students to interact with the world around them and understand about being global citizens

Penny O'Brien's Blog

communication

http://anotherdayforlearning.blogspot.co.nz/2013/03/communication-is-everything.html

Posted on March 13, 2013 at 4:50am

Teaching computer skills

http://anotherdayforlearning.blogspot.co.nz/2013/02/teaching-computer-skills.html

Posted on February 28, 2013 at 2:11am

going mobile

http://anotherdayforlearning.blogspot.co.nz/2013/02/going-mobile.html

Posted on February 28, 2013 at 2:10am

Create a CMP

http://http://anotherdayforlearning.blogspot.co.nz/2013/02/what-fits-for-me-in-here-and-now.html

Posted on February 28, 2013 at 1:19am

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At 5:33pm on January 21, 2013,
FounderJulie Lindsay said…

Penny, welcome to Flat Classrooms! Delighted you are joining us, and I look forward to interacting and collaborating with you and your students in New Zealand.

 
 
 

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