Category: Storypark
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Who is documentation of children’s learning really for?
“The question in my mind is – who is documentation really for, at the end of the day who does it belong to? Is it a record for the child now or in the future? A tool for children to reflect on their recent learning? A way of sharing and engaging parents, family and communities in a child’s learning? Or...
100% parent involvement at Killara Park Preschool
KU Killara Park Preschool has embraced innovation. They have worked closely over several years with Dr. Kate Highfield, an early years and technology expert, and they have thought a lot about how technology can fit within their play-based philosophy. “My diverse, multicultural families are loving Storypark because a picture tells a thousand words. The photos really help them understand...
Electronic portfolios in early childhood education: Parent-teacher communication
By Amanda Higgins A three paper thesis Submitted to the Victoria University of Wellington in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Masters of Education Victoria University of Wellington 2015 Abstract Electronic portfolios (ePortfolios) are a new phenomenon in early childhood education (ECE) and there is minimal existing research available on their use and effectiveness as a learning...
Supporting effective transitions to school for children
This blog post is from Zoe Roles, teacher and preschool dean of St Mark’s Church School. It shares her experience using digital tools to support children’s transitions to school and the exciting results she’s seeing. “Transitioning into school has always been an aspect of teaching that I have found really frustrating. Children walk into the classroom having had very few connections...
From apprehensive to addicted – Part 2
Part 2 in Hailee’s story about implementing Storypark The Implementation Whilst Hailee did introduce Storypark quickly, it was not without thought into the processes that would make it work for her centre. All stories are approved by Hailee and she keeps a particular eye on photos and videos to ensure that there is nothing inappropriate being posted. “The teacher who...
Transforming the partnership between home and school
Corpus Christi school has focussed a lot of energy on engaging parents in their child’s learning. The school heard about Storypark and were instantly impressed with how easy it seemed to set up and manage and the potential to transform how we share student learning with parents. Storypark was seen as a powerful tool which went far beyond the traditional...
From apprehensive to addicted – Part 1
Lollipops Waiuku teachers have travelled a long way in six months, from nervous novices to absolute advocates of Storypark. The Centre Director, Hailee Minty put Lollipops Waiuku forward to be one of the first Educare centres to adopt Storypark. Hailee was convinced that the community would engage more with electronic portfolios than the paper-based folders that were just sent home...
The impact of Storypark for leading ECE services
I’ve just gotten off the phone with Peter from Storypark and promised I’d write down some of the praise I was giving him in person on the phone. Storypark is amazing. It’s changed the way we’re doing things at LittleWonders and is now a key part of our practice. I thought I’d share some of the key differences Storypark has...
Flutterbys Preschool on engagement and documentation
After searching for two years for an online program that would suit our needs we found STORYPARK! We immediately loved the simplicity and connectivity Storypark offered our service. Storypark has already helped us improve our practice: Documentation of children’s learning is simpler and faster. Communication between families and educators is more open and more regular. Families can connect daily with...
Supporting children’s learning in Cleveland, Ohio.
This blog post is written by Elise Dietrich, Director at Apple Blossom Childcare in the USA. I’ve experimented with several apps over the years and Storypark is the only one that does what I want it to do easily. Apple Blossom Childcare is a small family childcare outside of Cleveland, Ohio. I generally care for 4-6 children at a time from...