Kia ora koutou
Last session today before our 3 hour exam next week! It has been a great journey learning lots of new digital skills and this will definitely continue. As we head to our exam next week I am thinking that one of the biggest reflections for me has been around "being a learner" again. I am constantly putting myself into the situation of our tamariki and wondering how learning looks and feels for them. The pressure of a test situation certainly affects most people's stress levels, and this emphasises the importance of learning being aimed at the appropriate level of individuals. We can do this by knowing how tamariki.
Back to today. Dorothy talked about EMPOWERING Learners and Teachers. I liked this quote from Pat Sneddon "The Manaiakalani Kaupapa of empowerment is about the advancing of Rangatiratanga; "taking back control of their own lives". Money and housing can be disempowering for communities.
The Future of Tech and what it means for our tamariki. Gerhard shared some interesting ideas round robotics, facial recognition and the moral dilemma around self-drive cars.
Kerry discussed Computational Thinking in the new Digital Technology Curriculum. She showed us some examples of implementation by teachers. We need to be equipping students with confidence to learn and re-learn as technology changes. I have joined the Kia Takatū ā-Matihiko - Digital Readiness Programme. This looks very useful with toolkits and resources.
We had a bit of time to explore coding. I chose SCRATCH and created a little one to share. This was fun and I can see that there are lots of coding opportunities. (this example is pretty basic)
studio.code looks like a great resource too. What appealed to me was the Minecraft challenge and Dance Party. Check it out.
One more week and our exam will be over and it's the holidays, yippee! Hoping for some sunshine.
Ka kite ano.
Thursday, 25 June 2020
Thursday, 18 June 2020
DFI Devices Agenda - Wiki whitu
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Today we learnt more about being CYBERSMART "at home in a digital world". I liked the idea that we need to have a POSITIVE focus. What also appealed to me that it is a Whole School and Cluster Focus, therefore there is consistent language and understanding through the years.
Continuing the cybersmart theme we were asked to get creative with a cybersmart concept. My focus was on Smart Media. I created a simple Screencastify that I could use in the class with Year 3s to teach the use of the Explore tool.
Hapara - Lots of handy tips here. Hover over blog comments, bold gmails have not been opened, class info for student emails and to reset passwords, use activity viewer to see who is collaborating.
Dorothy discussed the Manaiakalani 1:1 journey. Partnership -Te Tiriti o Waitangi (all students have equity). Participation - every learner can participate. Protection - happens behind the scenes. It is always interesting to hear the background and pedagogy behind Manaiakalani.
On Chromebooks we delved into a Digital Dig. I managed to dig up a few shortcuts and discover new skills as I worked through the slides. This was the trickiest part of the day and one that I felt would have been easier if not being online.
Gerhard showed how to use Explain Everything on Ipads.
News to me that you can also use it on a
PC whiteboard.explaineverything.com
I managed the first EE task. This is something that I definitely
need more practise with.
Lots to learn and spend time practising! Ka kite ano.
Today we learnt more about being CYBERSMART "at home in a digital world". I liked the idea that we need to have a POSITIVE focus. What also appealed to me that it is a Whole School and Cluster Focus, therefore there is consistent language and understanding through the years.
Continuing the cybersmart theme we were asked to get creative with a cybersmart concept. My focus was on Smart Media. I created a simple Screencastify that I could use in the class with Year 3s to teach the use of the Explore tool.
Hapara - Lots of handy tips here. Hover over blog comments, bold gmails have not been opened, class info for student emails and to reset passwords, use activity viewer to see who is collaborating.
Dorothy discussed the Manaiakalani 1:1 journey. Partnership -Te Tiriti o Waitangi (all students have equity). Participation - every learner can participate. Protection - happens behind the scenes. It is always interesting to hear the background and pedagogy behind Manaiakalani.
On Chromebooks we delved into a Digital Dig. I managed to dig up a few shortcuts and discover new skills as I worked through the slides. This was the trickiest part of the day and one that I felt would have been easier if not being online.
Gerhard showed how to use Explain Everything on Ipads.
News to me that you can also use it on a
PC whiteboard.explaineverything.com
I managed the first EE task. This is something that I definitely
need more practise with.
Lots to learn and spend time practising! Ka kite ano.
Thursday, 11 June 2020
DFI Enabling Access - Sites - Wiki Ono
Kia ora koutou
Today's session was all about Window Dressing, otherwise known as Enabling Access to our Sites. As we learnt a bit about this last week we had time today to reflect on constructive criticism around our own sites and we had an opportunity to further develop our own sites. It was very helpful seeing the sites of those in our bubble and links to others that Kerry had shared. For many of us Window Dressing is a collaborative exercise that needs to be shared with our colleagues. I have noticed areas that need improvement on our site so those are goals for me to follow up.
Gerhard shared the importance of Visual Appeal and Functionality. From this I liked the ideas of using complimentary colours, a simple layout and only two fonts. Navigation needs to be thought out and easy to follow.
Empowering Learners - we had an interesting discussion in our bubble around this, what information needs to be kept private around individual student achievement?
Dorothy spoke of the importance of face to face connections, even if they are online (like during Lockdown). She shared with us a very clever Youtube clip made by Shirley Serban who is also the Principal at Lake Brunner School. Zoom Together - A modern take
To make a connection both parties need to share.
Hāpara Hot Tip - use the Sharing Tab to locate missing file/documents. Encourage students to be organised.
Blogging Hot Tip - in layout use right sidebar to add and reorganise gadgets (possibly other blogs)
Today's session has been useful to evaluate and reflect on our class site. It has been insightful to go out on the street and look back in through the window.
Today's session was all about Window Dressing, otherwise known as Enabling Access to our Sites. As we learnt a bit about this last week we had time today to reflect on constructive criticism around our own sites and we had an opportunity to further develop our own sites. It was very helpful seeing the sites of those in our bubble and links to others that Kerry had shared. For many of us Window Dressing is a collaborative exercise that needs to be shared with our colleagues. I have noticed areas that need improvement on our site so those are goals for me to follow up.
Gerhard shared the importance of Visual Appeal and Functionality. From this I liked the ideas of using complimentary colours, a simple layout and only two fonts. Navigation needs to be thought out and easy to follow.
Empowering Learners - we had an interesting discussion in our bubble around this, what information needs to be kept private around individual student achievement?
Dorothy spoke of the importance of face to face connections, even if they are online (like during Lockdown). She shared with us a very clever Youtube clip made by Shirley Serban who is also the Principal at Lake Brunner School. Zoom Together - A modern takeTo make a connection both parties need to share.
Hāpara Hot Tip - use the Sharing Tab to locate missing file/documents. Encourage students to be organised.
Blogging Hot Tip - in layout use right sidebar to add and reorganise gadgets (possibly other blogs)
Today's session has been useful to evaluate and reflect on our class site. It has been insightful to go out on the street and look back in through the window.
Friday, 5 June 2020
DFI Collaborate Sites - Wiki Rima
Kia ora koutou
Today's session was all about being VISIBLE/ariari. Technology has helped make our journey of learning, planning, sharing and creating all visible. Our learning sites and our blogs allow colleagues, learners, whanau and friends to follow and engage easily.
No Surprises! - Learning can be accessible, available and seen in advance.
Hāpara works in the classroom as a solution to challenges around visibility. Interestingly it also has a Parent Portal allowing parents to login to child's work.
Barriers need to be removed, less passwords, make it easy to see for everyone, parents, teachers and learners. 3 clicks - this is a good rule to remember.
Multi modal - communicating with ALL learners by reaching a diverse range of learning styles. Engage the hook, make learning empowering to help develop life long learners.
Homepages reflect the culture of the class - like a shop window. There are some amazing shop windows out there!!
We had time and support creating our own Google Site. We then added a Multimodal page using the T-shaped Literacy model. This is a work in progress. I enjoyed working with the group as we all had different ideas as to how to design learning around a School Journal Story.
I can see why we all use Google Sites as they are truly visible and provide ease of access.
Ka kite ano.
Today's session was all about being VISIBLE/ariari. Technology has helped make our journey of learning, planning, sharing and creating all visible. Our learning sites and our blogs allow colleagues, learners, whanau and friends to follow and engage easily.
No Surprises! - Learning can be accessible, available and seen in advance.
Hāpara works in the classroom as a solution to challenges around visibility. Interestingly it also has a Parent Portal allowing parents to login to child's work.
Multi modal - communicating with ALL learners by reaching a diverse range of learning styles. Engage the hook, make learning empowering to help develop life long learners.
Homepages reflect the culture of the class - like a shop window. There are some amazing shop windows out there!!
We had time and support creating our own Google Site. We then added a Multimodal page using the T-shaped Literacy model. This is a work in progress. I enjoyed working with the group as we all had different ideas as to how to design learning around a School Journal Story.
I can see why we all use Google Sites as they are truly visible and provide ease of access.
Ka kite ano.
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