Today's third online session began with Dorothy talking about Create/Hanga as part of Connecting with Manaiakalani.What I found most valuable was that in the Learn, Create, Share model it does not need to be in this order. Creative skills help students become better problem solvers, communicators and collaborators. Through creating we all learn.
Youtube - this was interesting as I learnt how to create playlists and then share, very useful :)
Also mentioned was being able to subscribe to others' playlists, so this is something I will look into.
Livestreaming Youtube - Wow, this was cool! loved the example of livestreaming the school cross country or a rugby match. Also can see the value in the rewindable-ness when playing back with learners.
Google Drawing - This is where I spent a fair bit of my day and I have to say it is not easy drawing! Now I really appreciate the drawing work I have seen with our learners, they are super skilled. Aside from actual drawing, Google Draw has lots of features that I enjoyed learning about and upskilling in. Things like mask shapes, guides, formatting, background and file page setup.
Google Slides - a group of slides is called a deck. Embrace blank slides, use consistent formatting with colour and fonts. Visual imagery is important but should not distract from the core focus. Insert images as JPEG. Speed for animations using slides is set in Embed code when blog posting.
Best thing for me to take away from todays session is to give learners time when they learn new skills on devices. In class I noticed how difficult it was for children to highlight a section of text and then today I could totally understand where they were coming from as I tried to use the line tools on Google Draw. "Keep trying" said Gerhard as he watched my expressions on the Meet. Sorry I am not sharing my drawing today as I am still trying. Ka kite ano.
Kia ora anō Pip,
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you enjoyed the wero/challenges of the third day? Media is one of my favourite DFI sessions as it focuses so much on create, and I enjoy creating with Slides and Drawings. I am not the most creative person when it comes to making things look visually appealing, but those two Google Apps disguise that quite well.
I look forward to you sharing your drawing in the future.
Hei āpōpō.
Ngā mihi nui
Nā Makaore
Kia Ora Pip
ReplyDeleteI think you hit the nail on the head when you talked about giving our kids 'time'. I think this is so important, especially as some kids pick the skills up much quicker than others. Sometimes I think their fine motor skills impact on their use and control of the keyboard mouse.
Kia ora Pip,
ReplyDeleteIt is really good to see you embrace digital learning and share it with us all on your blog. It is clear how much support and PD the DFI programme offers. We need to give our kids more credit for the work they do! It is hard enough to pick up on new skills as an adult!
I will keep following your journey!
Hi Dee, I totally agree that our learners need to be given a lot more credit for their work. It has been so interesting to be on the "learning side" for a change. I can appreciate the way tasks are delivered and the pressure that some learners must feel. Thank you for your comment. Kia pai to ra!
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