GOOGLE MEET

 DFI - Day 2 

GOOGLE MEET

Today's learning required me to leave my comfort zone a little, and although this at first was a tad uncomfortable and awkward, it allowed me to really utilize the benefits of google meet, and understanding the purpose of blog posts for my learners and how they can be utilized in the classroom. 

Looking deeper into the pedagogy of manaiakalani  (recognise, amplify, and finally turbocharge learning) resonated with me because its not simply a method for digital learning, but for the many other areas of learning within the walls of my classroom as well. Like we do with writing, inquiry, and maths, unlocking children's prior knowledge, creating a safe learning environment, and engaging students in effective reflective practise all ties into digital learning as well. I'm simply practising what I already do, but through the digital lense. 

One of the most useful tips I learnt to day was the management of my tabs. I, like many others, are very guilty of keeping all of my tabs open until I have finished what I need to do. Meaning then, I have so many tabs open its hard to manage and maintain. Using tools such as one tab, and Toby has made my many tab life so much easier to manage. Having pinned tabs with my planning, emails, and calendar has also been a great tool in perfecting the 'work smarter, not harder" motto. Now these things will always be there, and don't take up so much room. 

Below is a video that I have made with a fellow teacher from my digital bubble. It is here where you will find my awkward clumsy self discussing a students blog post. This exercise was difficult for me because I had to listen to my own voice back, which is always shocking no matter how often you do it! However, even though it was confronting, it really is a great tool. Outside of the recording I was able to show my buddy how to present and record at the same time. Because I was able to show her through my screen, helping her was a lot more easier. This also is allowing me to practice and therefore understand the in's and out's of google meet a little bit better than before.

My mind cant help but wonder about the benefits of knowing this in preparation for (hopefully not) another lockdown. If I ever had to teach lessons through google meet, I know feel confident enough to invite, present, and now record all though google meet. Yay!

Upon reflection, I will also try and not say "um" as frequently as I have below. 😳😂

DFI - Day 1 Reflection

DFI - Day 1

Coming into my very first day on DFI, I brought with me a small, yet adequate amount of digital knowledge in my kiti. Most of the tools and information that I have gained is from observing systems in a range of schools through relief teaching experience, or my own personal experience of teaching and learning. 

 Today I have been able to not only refresh and update this knowledge but I have also added more tips and tricks into my kiti. 

For me, the biggest impact that I see with digital learning in the classroom is the engagement. My students LOVE their chromebooks. It is never a struggle to engage them. They are hungry for knowledge around how to use them, and are always so excited to create and share their digital experiences and learnings.

The manaiakalani pedagogy of learn, create, share is a beautiful and simple way for us, as teachers to grab a hold of the students' interest for digital devices and use it to our advantage to progress, engage, and even accelerate learning. A chrome book is like a pencil. It is a tool in our classroom to help us learn. When I engage with whanau about concerns around digital devices in the classroom, this simple metaphor shows and allows whanau to understand how digital devices are a tool. Like a pencil is a tool. 

We are all living in a world filled with smartphones, smart TV, smart vehicles, and even smart fridges.  Giving our tamariki the technological skills and fluency not only helps to set them up for success later into the future, but it also is giving them a foundation of knowledge and skills needed in our modern world and workplace. 

Amongst the many new things that I have learned today, one thing that stood out to me, was the use of voice to text. 

This beautiful little piece of technology records your voice as you speak, and types for you into a google doc. I'm kicking myself for not discovering this sooner! 

There are many benefits to this tool, one being for me personally. I am much more articulate and fluent in answers and in my thinking while talking. It is my method of learning and for me, I LOVE how I can now cater tasks to how I best work. 

For my learners…whether it be a tool helping an ESOL student to write, or perhaps building fluency in reading, or even publishing students writing, this speak to text tool is something that I believe can make a great impact on students learning. And I cannot wait to use it in my classroom, and in my own life a lot more.

Today has been a great little stepping stone into the wonderful world of digital learning. I am so excited to not only further my own knowledge, but to take this back to the classroom. 

Thank you! 

PTC - 4

Practicing Teacher Criteria

Demonstrate commitment to ongoing professional learning and development of personal professional practice 

Key Indicators

Show leadership that contributes to effective teaching and learning

My Evidence

Attending a BT course on PTS's. 14th March 2017. 

PTC - 3

Practicing Teaching Criteria 3 

Demonstrate commitment to bicultural partnership in Aotearoa New Zealand 

Key indicators 

Demonstrate respect for the heritages, languages and cultures of both partners to the Treaty of Waitangi

My Evidence

PTC - 2

Practicing Teaching Criteria 2 

Demonstrate commitment to promoting the well-being of all ākonga. 

Key Indicators 

 Take all reasonable steps to provide and maintain a teaching and learning environment that is physically, socially, culturally and emotionally safe. Acknowledge and respect the languages, heritages and cultures of all ākonga. Comply with relevant regulatory and statutory requirements

My Evidence

PTC - 1

Practising Teacher Criteria 1

1. Establish and maintain effective professional relationships focused on the learning and well-being of ākonga

Key Indicators: 

Engage in ethical, respectful, positive and collaborative professional relationships with: • ākonga • teaching colleagues, support staff and other professionals • whānau and other carers of ākonga • agencies, groups and individuals in the community

My own Evidence: