Reason: Many of the staff were not confident with the changes in the newer version of Pages from the 09 version that they had previously used. Staff needed to be able to use this new version confidently before they were required to complete their reports later in the year and to be able to send information and reports, minutes etc to each other. Also many staff had requested PD in how to make templates and tables. (RTC5 and 11))
Prior Knowledge: Staff had various levels of prior knowledge regarding use of Pages. Therefore having a hands on session whereby staff made a table which would have practical use would hopefully help them explore, understand and use some of the features available in Pages, both on the day and in the future.
Consideration of Learners Needs: I used the TV in the staffroom to model the instructions given, so that visual learners could easily follow the steps involved. This also slowed down the process so that people could view and then support each other or ask questions. ( Communication)
The agenda was as follows. (Communication, RTC5)
Staff Meeting - Wednesday 18th February
Pages ICT Session (30 mins)
GOAL: -To familiarise staff with new features in the new Pages update- particularly the new format
sidebar
- To create simple tables importing class lists from etap
- Create a simple swimming progress table (RTC11)
- To save/ open 09 pages versions or export versions to 09 version
- Identifying the 2 pages icons
- Opening new pages
- Creating a table
- Deleting a table
- Extending size of table or columns
- Opening and creating etap lists- transferring to table
- Realigning frames- Adding new sidebars
- Changing font/ size
- Centering to grid and to text
- Extending columns for titles- merging cells
- Creating headings
- Importing special characters ticks
- Help features
- Exporting / saving as 09 version
Other questions discussed- issues to cover next time.
Following this Hands on PD session as the Worksite Rep for NZEI I led a briefing meeting for members. (Communication, RTC5)
NZEI session (20 mins)
Goal: -To inform and update members re - A Better plan Joint Initiative
- To respond as a worksite to the prompt questions sent by national office
- To elect a local worksite rep
Explain /update situation
View video
Prompt questions
Discuss re responses
Vote for NZEI rep
Marae Wananga notification March 27th - 28th.
Following this session I have had many staff approach me and thank me for the PD. They also reported back to me about how they can now do things more easily. ( RTC1, Support and Co-operation with Colleagues)
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