DFI Day 2

Deep Dive #1 Google Hangouts

What's all the fuss about?
Because I had no real idea how to use this amazing feature I didn't realise how useful it would be to have that face to face contact with the class without actually being present. In light of what is happening around the world I see the urgency in learning how to be proficient in this method of delivery.

 It was a bit confusing to start with but I think with lots of practise it will become easier. I am excited about doing a tuition with my class on Monday. We had a go as a small group which was lots of fun and I am keen to have a go at using the new recording function that is a part of Google Hangouts, however it hasn't been pushed out to us yet. At this stage we need to use Quick Time to record.

It was really great to join a hangout with someone in Auckland and reflect on the Manaiakalani pedagogy with a focus on Learn.
To start with we  looked at the 4 goals of learn...

Goal 1 Teachers and learners need to learn the same skills

Goal 2 Teachers need to use this learning

Goal 3 Teachers need to take the evidence that we have presented and make deliberate and effective use of it.

Goal 4 We must be working all the time in that digital environment.

We need to be moving both these lines at the same time hand in hand.

Deep Dive #2 Google Keep 

Another amazing extension that I have used in the past. This was really a refresher for me and a reminder how Google Keep can really streamline my workflow.  Just use it!

A hack that I took away from this deep dive was that you can use the recording function in Google Keep and it will convert it to text.

Deep Dive #3 Google Mail 
This was a chance for me to go behind the scenes and have a play with my settings. Look at some cool hacks and setting features to personalise  my Mail to suit me.  I really enjoyed finding our more about this as Google Mail is so important in my daily work.  My to do from this deep dive is to setup my email signature.  I remember that DJ Burt mentioned to keep it professional with no bitmoji and photos so I have to get that done. A hack that I took away was to use schedule send at the bottom of my emails.

Deep Dive #4 Google Calendar. 

This would have to be the most useful Deep Dive today for me today and an app that I am embarrassed to say I have never really used properly. I have used the surface features but because I haven't learnt ins and outs it has been a chore to add all my events and appointments. Now that I am more familiar I can see myself using this all the time. It will ensure I don't forget appointments and take away the stress of having to remember everything. Love it! The added benefits of being able to invite people to Hangouts etc easily is also great. My hack would be to use Google Calendar to send notes to reliever within an appointment.

Summary of the day...

• So much fantastic, useful information 
• Hanging out with awesome colleagues
• Knowledge which will help me with workflow
• New learning to take back to share with the tamariki
• Feeling empowered.

DMIC Professional development

Day 1 of DMIC 

• Recognise that culture and maths are intertwined
• Connected rich mathematical thinking
• Proficient use of mathematical practises
• Inquiry learning within mathematics
• Social grouping
• High expectations and inclusion
• culturally sustaining teaching and learning
• Co-constructing teaching, co-constructing learning

Discussion around groupings of children was interesting and I was concerned that my higher ability children would not be challenged.  I am keeping an open mind......

Tips and Tricks

• When writing problems makes sure you use the culture of someone in your class. Everyday there will be a star.
• Set whānau task to take photos of mathematical things in their house and send back to class.
• Warm ups are to be completely unrelated to the task you are teaching.

How to set up your class

No more than 16 in group working.

Felt pens

One pen one recording book.

No one is left behind you are working as a whānau group no one is the passenger no one is the leader.

What do you do with the other half of the class?

Useful links

Pam Harris

Warm Ups

What mathematical ideas do you see here? ½ ¼ whole?????

Number talks

Solve me mobiles

Maths before bed

DFI Day 1

Deep Dive #1     Google Groups

What?
I was introduced to the benefits of using Google Groups for communicating with whānau and teachers using one email address.

Why?

It ensures no one is left out, easy to share docs, time efficient, you don't need a gmail or a google account. You can search the thread using tags.

When will I use this?

I see this as a great way to send out class emails to whānau while still keeping their privacy intact. To email teachers within a group, syndicate.

Deep Dive #2     Chrome & Google   

Google Drive

Chrome

• Control shift B bookmark tabs

• When you set up folders you can set permissions

• Shift z will share new stuff in your drive to 2 places (add here not move) ghosted link to other folder

• Colour code and number folders rather than in alphabetical order. Create new year folders with asterix so that they appear first.

What?

Loads of tips to make work flow more efficient.

• Drag lock down
• Jump between tabs by hitting control and then the number 
• Extra tip delete the words after bookmark and just have the logo to free up space on bookmark bar.

Why?

To be more organised and time efficient. To be able to find things easier. To keep my drive organised and easy to navigate.

When will I use this?

Everyday!

Deep Dive #3 Voice typing

What? 
Voice typing is a must for our boys. It is a great way for tamariki to get their ideas down without the barrier of not knowing how to spell or touch type well. 
You can type into Google docs and slides by using your voice.


Why?
When will I use this?

Writing is hard and it can be a struggle for writers of all ages. 

I can see this being a great too to use with our boys especially and 

also as a reading aloud activity to keep and eye on fluency.

Deep Dive #4                  Chrome Extensions

What?

Lots of tried and tested extensions to make life easier! 

Click on the link to see what's on offer Amazing tried and tested chrome extensions for docs.

Why?

To get the best bang for buck. To make learning exciting and keep tamariki engaged and motived.

When will I use this?
Whenever we need to 'pimp' our lessons, planning, bog posts, resources.

Deep Dive #5         Using Google Docs to Create 

What?
You can use Google Docs to create amazing graphics and resources.


Why?
Most useful tip for me was to use a table and then insert an image or text into individual cells. This way it keeps the resource tidy, well balanced and easy on the eye.

It's great to learn some tips and tricks to make your resources look professional.  

I also learnt how to merge cells easily and refreshed my skill on remove background.

When will I use this?

Especially useful in the digital create phase of Learn, Create, Share.

A fantastic day loads of manaakitanga and shared knowledge with a great group of new colleagues.