DFI Day 2

What a huge day! I felt pretty overwhelmed for the majority of the day, with so much new information coming at me. I have come away with many new skills, most of which I will need to put into use fairly promptly before I forget how.

Google Keep was a game-changer for me I think, due to the fact I can use it on my phone as well as my laptop, and it synchs in with each other (although I can only record I think via my phone). As far as lists (and I do love my lists) it appears this is a fancy Reminders list. I now need to use it asap so I don't forget how.



I loved how I was able to use this app to take a photo of text in a book, ie a journal, and then Google Keep rewrote the text into a doc.

Hangouts was new for me, as it was for many of us. Hopefully, I would use Hangouts with my class, particularly if we end up teaching from home. I have one scheduled with Vic on Tuesday, so we will see how that one eventuates.

Hopefully, I would use Hangouts with my class, particularly if we end up teaching from home. I have one scheduled with Vic on...take 2..I had one scheduled for Vic on Tuesday.

Update: With NZ about to go into lockdown, and teaching to be done online, I have been thrown into the deep end today setting up my learning site. I am pleased to report after some coaching from a colleague, I am away and racing. There is nothing like a bit of pressure to get my head around a few tech things quickly!
I have also made the decision that I will not be continuing with this cohort online, due to the nationwide lockdown. Completing the course online via Hangouts just wasn't going to work for me, so I look forward to our world being back to normal when I will continue on this journey. Having said that, I have a feeling in regard to all things digital, my learning curve is about to become fairly steep, in a fairly small amount of time.

Stay safe.

Sharon

Digital Fluency Intensive - Day one

Today was the first day of the DFI. I am not going to lie - this puts me completely out of my comfort zone. While I am able to do what I need to do in the digital world, I am often in the position where tasks take me a lot longer than they should, or where I am asking for assistance from my students. Hopefully, this will all change.

What did I learn that increased my understanding of Manaiakalani kaupapa and pedagogy?

The day began with Dorothy giving the history of Manaiakalani, its reason for being and how it has evolved over the years. I found this to be an extremely interesting account and really did give me an insight into the beginnings and its reason for being.

What did I learn that could improve my confidence, capability or workflow as a professional?

I actually learned a great deal as a professional. Many useful tips were shared which has certainly expanded my knowledge. I do definitely need to review the notes from today, and put the ideas into place sooner rather than later.

What did I learn that could be used with my learners?

I started a doc to use with my Year 7 and 8 students around Tikanga for our upcoming marae visit. I am actually feeling pretty proud of myself!

I also have taken on board when Dorothy talked about not just letting the kids go. Step by step instructions. Where to save, initials, what to title the doc etc.

Ok - until next week. Especially looking forward to using/teaching the scavenger hunt with my class. To be fair, my class won't know what coming. Cyclone DFI - here I come!