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. 😳😂
Hi Holly, it's always interesting when we listen to ourselves talk. I too have a little fear of listening to myself talking but doing a lot of Screencastify recordings during lockdowns gave me a lot of practise and confidence. Your reflection is a great read. Thanks for being honest about being out of your comfort zone. Sometimes we just have to explore what is beyond our comfort zone to move forward in our learning. Great recording too and of course that awesome background (your plants). See you on Thursday.
ReplyDeleteKia ora Holly,
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing your reflections. Connecting with Manaiakalani, the pedagogy and kaupapa always has me reflecting on my practice as well and relating it to my class. It doesn't matter how often I hear the messages I always have a take-away from it.
I think every teacher I know finds recording themselves confronting and uncomfortable. I have become every quick at using the pause button now in Screencastify so I can pause and think and avoid the "um" syndrome!
from Cheryl