DFI Day 7

A great start today with some Hapara Hints.

I have been using Hapara for a few years now, but only since the DFI have I really used the next layer of functions. This knowledge makes an already great tool amazing.

Hints for me... 

• Really important to not let the tamariki create their own folders as they are not visible on teacher dashboard. 
• Remember that you can sort tamariki within class folders. 
• There is a 15 min view so the tamariki's docs don't clutter your files.  
• Check anonymous comments to make sure they are appropriate. 
• If they don't have a gmail account they will come as anonymous. 
• Sharing is where you locate all the files that aren’t filed in the correct place a bit like tidying up the desk in the old days! 
• Class info change kids passwords if required. 
• Privacy around viewing tamariki activity out of school hours.

 Just because you can it doesn't mean you should……. you should have a conversation.

Guided browsing good if you want to lock tamariki onto an activity for a period of time. I really like how Dorothy suggested that we have a conversation with the tamariki and explain why and that it will come off once we have completed the activity. Activity viewer is great for checking in on collaboration and who is working where.

The 3 P's

The principles of the treaty were very much at the forefront when designing the Manaiakalani pedagogy, creating equity and being absolutely faithful with the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. 

 It is important that the words 'by in' are not used when getting whānau involved, our whānau are in partnership with us and it is important to understand that whānau are part of the decision making with everything including the Kawa of Care. When originally approached to contribute to the Kawa of Care the whānau actually strengthened and added vigour to the document. 

Teachers need to be mindful of removing devices from tamariki as a consequence as these devices are their book and pencil. We need to be respectful of the right of the child to participate. 

Using the iceberg analogy once again, protection is above the surface of the iceberg all the things we teach the children about being in cybersmart and our presence and support however the other part of protection is under the water, the background security measures that at put in place to keep all of our digital footprints squeaky clean.

Explain Everything was fun

I have seen some amazing resources created using Explain Everything and it was nice to have a play around and some time to learn the ins and outs. I need to find time to look at slide 10 11 and 12 of slide deck used in presentation.


Screencastify

This week we have been revisiting the tamariki making smart choices about where they should be as far as their learning...not wandering around the google suite or internet but staying focused on the task at hand. So this activity has really been timely for me and I plan to use it in the classroom net week. The tamariki will really enjoy taking screenshots of their smart choices. One of the great things about Screencastify is that it is rewindable, so having this available caters for the differentiation of ability and focus in the classroom.
Take a look at my creation. On reflection next time I would make sure that my omnibar was clear of excess tabs and tidy however today was a chance to just get in and have a go.