Blogging @ Ako Hiko

Blogging supports and makes sense of ‘Learn, Create, Share’ for learners in Ako Hiko classes. Ako Hiko learners in 1:1 digital environments have personal blogs as a supported online space to:

• Learn to SHARE as Cybersmart digital citizens
• Utilise the affordances of technology to CONNECT with others to BUILD KNOWLEDGE and SHARE their learning
• CONNECT with whānau and the wider community.
• Blogs are used to ENGAGE and motivate learners through reading and writing for an authentic, real audience.
• Expand learning opportunities beyond the classroom and the hours of the school day.