Connecting People, Connecting the Community:

During our DFI sessions networking has been evident. To get together with local teachers in this forum and discussing technology, our schools and our community has been amazing. We are creating and forming life long friendships and professional networks.

The future of Technology.....Where is it leading us? What will we be doing in the future? What will it look like?.......
Q. What jobs will be created in 20 years through the digital platform???

Q. What does this mean for our tamariki?

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Has technology advanced???

CODING: Want to be a computer Programmer?

DFI #6

Kia ora tātou....

Hangout: Dorothy spoke about using the term 'Empowerment' not 'Agency'
(Empowering vs Dis-empowering) - An example she used was The Good Guys clothing company
who sell new clothing out of a truck with super high interests rates making the items more expensive.
She also talked about whānau going to the doctors etc because they have the same GP for years.
When the GP leaves so does the tie between them and the whānau. State Housing is an issue in most
towns and cities. The lack of rental homes available, expensive rent and not having the basic
living.
essentials. Some of these are not a 'Choice' - Out of our children’s hands.
Empower don’t judge!!!

Class Sites - We had a look at a variety of class sites. The purpose was to get ideas to help us
form our own sites.

Why Google Sites - Using a Classroom site

• Why are we doing this??? -

- We use these as a platform for our children. So tauira and their parents can access their learning and what they are doing in classes.

- To be informative.

- To communicate and share our learning.

We spent most of the day creating our own sites. The goal is to have this visible and operating by Week 1 of Term 4......Watch this space.
My Classroom Site:

https://sites.google.com/s/1eywIzO15bfbvHpSQT3aWW3eZKc0__s8_/p/1jAJjPtOvT-N1JKeEMonQqY_l3Yzv2L2A/edit

Digital Fluency Intensive #5

Manaiakalani Pedagogy - Visible learning

• The Learners are the Teachers, Whānau and Colleagues.

Today we welcomed Lenva from Manaiakalani, she is a Hapara Expert.

Spoke about making and using Multi Modal Learning and Google Sites.

Deep Dive: Multi Modal - what we mean when we use this term An inclusive, differentiated approach to teaching in a digital learning environment

Garden With Science:
This is something I particularly enjoyed. We created a plan around gardening. This is something our class will implement in Term 4.

Digital Fluency Intensive #4

16/08/18   

Tena Koutou. Firstly I would like to acknowledge my colleague Annie Sprat who volunteered to do our karakia and mihi whakatau for our group. This is the first time she has led or even attempted this, no reira ka pai Annie, e mihi ana.

Today out guest speaker was Kent Somerville from Pt England School, Auckland. He took us through a 'Deep Dive'. He showed us how to use the Live Streaming function and what tools you can also use. eg Sports days, using drones and broadcasting to various mediums. We also learn't the various tools and functions of YouTube. Our class now has a YouTube channel and music playlist. I also now know how to embed music likes 😃. Thank you Kent!

Vicky introduced us to Google Draw, Explore and Google Slides. We were given some sandpit time to create and get used to using these tools. Having time to use/play is VERY IMPORTANT!

Something I throughly enjoyed and will try in the near future are the electronic model books which Kent showed us. I am also going to spend time to put about 75% of my planning onto Google Docs and Google Slides. Watch this space!

9/8/18 DFI #3

We began today with some reflection sharing time "Connecting with each other". Each person shared what they remember from the previous week, what they have tried and what could have been done better. Today we were fortunate to have Dave Winter as our Guest Speaker and co-presenter with Vicky and Makaore. They spoke about Google Forms and how they can be used. We were also given some Explore time to create and use these forms.
Next we did a 'Chalk and Talk' session on Google Sheets 101. This was followed by a Deep Dive on gathering and using statistics. I found this session difficult as there were a lot of processes and I didn't have real statistics to work with but this something I will pursue in the near future.
We finished our session using Google maps and creating maps using a range of ideas in the classroom. This will be perfect for our Inquiry about Otaki and New Zealand. This is definitely something I will use in my classroom.

The biggest thing I off today was...Practice...Practice...Practice to familiarize my self with all these new tools.

What Next???
Scavenger hunt + continue using and developing voice type + arrange a hangout with a friend in Levin. I also need to follow up with "Scratch" and watch and read the following slides:

Slide 1: (Video to watch) Slide 3: Collaborating Slide 7: Empowering Learners Slide 8: Creativity and sharing is not just about chrome books Slide 9: Videos about creativity through exploring Slide 12: Creating - ideas (Curriculum planning) Slide 22 The 6 C’s Slide.

DFI Session #2

This morning we started with a "Hangout". Dorothy spoke to us from Auckland and gave us an introduction to AKO. I found this app fascinating and a tool that I could use in my class as well as in my personal life to link or communicate with others. The biggest message I took from this conversation is that effective teaching and practice equals accelerated learning. Dorothy also spoke about Manaiakalani as a place of learning and shared their pedagogy. There is a short video to that shows this. "Supporting communities from the analog to digital world'.

Today we were lucky to have a quest speaker named Michael Davidson. He showed us how to tidy up our emails, folders, use the Toby and One Tab tools and also to bookmark and organise or bookmark bar where only symbols are shown. Michael also showed us how to use and organise our calendars. A wealth of knowledge, tena koe.

Reflection:

There was a lot of information and knowledge shared today. It went quite fast and hard to keep up at times. I am a person who needs time to 'use' and 'practice' several times to familiarize myself so I don't become a "Jack of all trades and a Master of none". I prefer to know and learn the ins and outs of each app, extension or tool before moving on. Still enjoyed my day and learn't lots. This week I will continue to use Voice Type, Calendar, Email, Bloggs and will hook up a "Hang Out" next week with a friend (teacher) in Levin. No reira koutou I tae a tinana, a Hangout i te rangi nei, e mihi ana.

Digital Fluency Intensive #1

Digital Fluency Intensive: Thursday July 26th 2018

Our Otaki Whanau

Learning tools to improve our teaching of Digital Technology within our classrooms. This is also a first in a long time that our Otaki schools have come to learn together. I'm positive friendships, networks will grow from this Professional Development on our 9 week journey together.

Waitohu, Otaki College, Otaki Primary, Whakatupuranga Ruamano, Te Rito.....E mihi ana 😊

Reflection:
Our guest presenter Dorothy Burt gave us an overview and the origins of Manaiakalani which was very informative. Manaiakalani is an organisation in Auckland, here is a link to Manaiakalani Website.

We learn't and used different Google tools but also how to implement them in our classroom. Voice type is something I particularly want to use for those that find it hard to get their ideas down on paper or who struggle with spelling. We learn't a lot today and the trick for me is to use these tools more consistently so I am familiar and know how to use them properly to get better outcomes for my children. This is an exiting experience and I look forward to the next 9 weeks of Professional Development with Digital Technology but also the relationships and networking that will be formed. This can only be positive for our children of Otaki. The Creating, Learning and Sharing is going to be awesome 🌝 Nga mihi nui