Time to reflect and share with colleagues

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

I learnt that the name Manaiakalani was given to the Trust because it was the name of the stars that our ancestors used to travel back and forth across the Pacific Ocean.

The Four Goals of DFI

• Our teachers are supported to acquire fluency using the basic tools our young people use for learning 
• Our teachers are supported to acquire fluency using the basic tools required for effective teaching, planning, assessment and professional learning 
• Our teachers are supported to understand how digital technologies used effectively can have a significant impact on accelerating achievement outcomes 

Our teachers are supported to understand how the Manaiakalani pedagogy and kaupapa has been co-constructed over more than a decade to maximise the impact of effective teaching and learning in a digital learning environment.

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

I have learnt how to use google keep to keep track of notes and things to do, which will help organise and manage the things I have to do.

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

I have learnt how to show the students how to organise and save their work in a way that will assist them to find documents in their drive as well as using the chrome books to engage writers and readers.

What did I learn that could improve my confidence, capability or workflow in my personal life?

I have access to tools that can assist me with my personal life as well as my professional life, these tools will give me the confidence that although I feel like there is never enough time in the day to do everything! Google keep will help keep track of what you need to do and remind you!

DFI Week 1

I had an awesome day today with Dorothy and Kerry learning about the Google world.  Felt the pressure when we had to complete the scavenger hunt.  Felt really great to complete it and share it with Dorothy.  I really enjoyed hearing about the great changes and improvement in the school from my the neighborhood that I grew in.  I am really looking forward to filling my kete of skills, knowledge and experience in this digital society.