13/05/2021

Day 2 of Digital Fluency Intensive

Today was a rollercoaster ride.

                                           Manaiakalani Pedagogy

I really enjoyed Dorothy's talk on AKO-LEARN. 

Recognising effective teachers who are implementing effective practice is paramount for effective learning to take place for all our learners. I have definitely been concerned that with the huge increase of the use of technology in our classes, we could throw the baby out with the bath water. I also saw devices as just another tool for learning. 

This example of the delivery of The Treaty of Waitangi has created a positive mindset shift for me.                                       

Recognise:         I use these resources effectively to help my student learn.

Amplify:            I use some of these type resources effectively in my teaching.

Turbocharge:     These resources sound exciting and novel.

                           Do they encourage deep thinking?

                           Where do you get to know where these resources are? 

                           What do I need to do to make these resources part of my teaching?

USEFUL SKILLS I LEARNED TODAY

   

Google Meet: How to set up a google meet - with much help and patience from Phil

                        Presenting on my screen

                        Presenting, speaking, recording - retrieving and embedding video

                        Moving from one tab to another while presenting

Google Keep:    Sounded cool but I couldn't keep up so will need to go back and re-look at                             the learning.

Gmail:     I managed to insert a signature and logo - Yes!

                Short cuts g+i =inbox g+s= sent g+d= drafts  g+s=starred

                Explored the icons at the bottom of the new message sheet.

                Created folders

Calender:     I will definitely spent more time trying to work with a calendar. 

Taming Tabs: Most amazing finds of the day - 

                        How to pin tabs and know that you can move them around.

THE ROLLERCOASTER DIP

Wow this was a big day.

The task at the end of the day was almost too big. With the support of Andrea and Phil I was able to create a google meet and record myself talking about a blog. Every part of this task was new learning - it made me remember what it's like to be the slow kid in the class and how terrifying it is to make yourself that vulnerable.  Little steps.

To finish on a high note, it was great to get to know a little bit about our small bubble colleagues.