Online Programming / Feedback
Artefact 1
Annotation
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The artefacts include online program links as well as programming feedback demonstrating our staff direction of moving our programs to an electronic system. When: In 2017, stage leaders lead each team to create, manage and implement programs through the Google Drive. Why: For all staff to have access to team and individual programs has provided an easier pathway for collaborative planning, sharing of resources, evaluation and reflection. The move to this system enables teaching staff to make annotations in the Google documents as well as Google sheet files in the form of comments. How: In digital form it is accessible to all. In addition, due to the program being mobile and PC friendly, browser based and not software based, staff is able to access it remotely on and off site of school grounds. What: Programs are stored online with automatic save features which minimises loss of important content.
The Significant Impact
The online program not only allows for collaborative planning, feedback and evaluation, it remains as a dynamic whole working document. Documents, programs, and activities can remain open at all times to allow teachers to consistently note observations, images, and comments instantly. In addition, staff is able to communicate and work on programming simultaneously. Feedback provided on programs from supervisors have also been online allowing for instant evaluation of lessons plans, curriculum documentation and feedback.
Artefact 2
Analysis
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In our self-assessment process the leadership team analysed a range of evidence to support our judgement.
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SEF Connections
Learning Element
Learning Culture - Excelling
Each individual teacher is at different stages of their mastery of using Google Drive however, there has been great collegial support amongst staff including a workshops run by a Certificate 1 ‘Google classroom teacher’ on using online programming. Two staff members from each stage also engaged in a registered professional development course on Google drive and in-serviced their stage teams on using this resource more effectively and efficiently.
Teaching Element
Collaborative Practice - Sustaining and Growing
Learning and Development - Sustaining and Growing
Moving to online programs were included in the school executive plan. In addition to collaborating on quality learning experiences, teachers regularly use the online program and program feedback to evaluate the effectiveness of their own teaching practices. Processes are in place to provide informal and formal training allowing teachers to mentor each other and build collegial dialogue to enhance teaching and learning experiences through more workshops during staff and team meetings.
Leading Element
School Resources - Sustaining and Growing
Moving away from individual classroom programs has provided opportunities for staff with skills and expertise in certain Key Learning Areas to contribute and share their knowledge with their stage or take a lead to influence whole school programs. Resources for areas concerned are shared and therefore used more effectively amongst staff.
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Please check the link below re: School Excellence Framework