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.

Reflecting on my own learning.....

This term I have embarked on an intensive language professional development course and as I was driving to school I was reflecting on my journey this term as an adult learner. I realised that when learning something new and quite complicated that stories are a really good way to solidify the knowledge and make it easier to recall information.  Then I had an idea... if this works for me, and I know it has worked for the tamariki in the past to recall knowledge,  maybe it is the pathway I need to take to further the development of a resource for my inquiry.

 So I am looking to use a legend as a metaphor for self management and retell this as a digital book, linking specific parts of the story to self management characteristics.

I want to use our staff at Hornby Primary School, the tamariki and also art work that the tamariki have created  to illustrate the digital book. Time to prepare a storyboard. The legend will be in the middle of the book somehow and the tamariki will discuss the legend, learn some strategies from it and use these to make change for the better.

Time to storyboard and get the planning underway...

I took some photos, a short video and captured the tamariki's wonderful artwork to illustrate the book. At this time I hadn't really decided on which legend I was going to use and I had a play around with a couple of different ones. I eventually ended up using the legend of Nukutāwhiti and how he voyaged to Aotearoa.  Because I work in a bilingual classroom, it was important for me to develop this resource for the tamariki through both a mainstream and a Māori lens.

It took ages to pull it all together but I was really happy with the finished product which is below.

My next step is to create a unit plan with a variety of lessons that can be used to further develop the self management key competency.

Prior to developing this resource I got the tamariki to take a questionnaire about their attitude  in the classroom with a focus on key competencies. After working with the resource,  I plan to get them to retake the questionnaire again in Term 4 and analyse that data.

Self Manager Book Click on this link to view storybook

A Photo Story of Google Sydney

To complete our amazing Sydney experience we were treated to a tour of  Google Sydney. I wasn't really sure what to expect but the experience was mind blowing. The following photos are a snapshot of the tour and there was so much more. We weren't allowed to take photos with any Googlers in them or of any sensitive areas or work spaces so these few images are only the tip of the iceberg.  Huge thanks to our wonderful Google guides, Kimberley Sutton and Christie Tannous for sharing your valuable time with us.

Team photo MIT2018

Android and bike from Mountain View

Lift doors designed with google app designers displayed.

Android and me!

Everyone welcome....

Break out rooms to inspire creativity are everywhere.

Jam room

Meditation  or relaxation  room

Fantastic view of Darling Harbour from Google balcony.

Loved every minute of the tour, thanks once again Google!

EdTech Team Summit Sydney ..... My Journey

"When you are brave enough to step out of your comfort zone that's where the magic happens." 

"Innovation is change that unlocks new value."Jamie Notter

My application to present at the EdTech Summit in Sydney was accepted which meant that I was going to join the rest of the MIT2018 team July 9 - July 11, how exciting.



My journey......

Time to whip up a presentation ...... but on what?

https://goo.gl/YK6EPA

The team met in Sydney, minus one (Danni was unwell and we missed her) all excited about presenting over the next few days.

Day 1
Rooty Hill High School, team arrives.

Presentation went well, feedback great, relieved to have it over.

Keynote speakers were great there is a link to resources at the end of my blog post.

Dorothy's presentation on Google Keep was one of my favourites, I can see this app making a difference to my life as a teacher and personally too.

Dorothy rocked the demo slam and all my other colleagues presented well. There was a real sense of whanaungatanga and support for each other which was awesome. 

Dinner down by the Parramatta river after mixing and mingling with the presenters was a lovely way to end the day.

Day 2 Rooty Hill

More presentations and the pressure was off slightly.  I attended two amazing presentations today one on Growth Mindset

DEEP DIVE: The Power of Possibility - Cultivating Growth Mindset in Your Classroom

Deep Dive The Power of Possibility

and 

Once Upon our Time - Digital Storytelling with Heart

Once Upon Our Time Digital Storytelling with Heart.

Both presentations were by the same presenter        Twitter: @LadyWesner

A dynamic lady who I enjoyed listening to and learning from. Adobe Spark is a great tool and I also enjoyed learning about the 6 words stories and how to used story spine in the classroom.

I also attended one of my colleagues presentations Zac Moran, on video making in the classroom and got some great ideas from him on how I can make some amazing videos easily. This may also come in handy for my inquiry.

Speaker Resource Links

Dinner at the Bavarian Restaurant was a nice way to round off the day!

Feedback on Staff Hui Self Management

After some discussion the staff came up with the following statements to break down the key competency self management.

• Set high standards

• Developing a range of strategies to become a successful learner

• Plan my work

• Act appropriately in a range of settings

• Become aware of my actions and words on others

• Set high self expectations

• Make well informed choices

• Establish personal goals

We went around each poster and wrote specific goals relating to each statement. Below are the posters.

 

Staff Hui Term 2

As part of my inquiry I have held a staff hui to collaborate with the other teachers at the school to gain a better understanding of where we are at regarding the self management key competency.

 I started witha short slide presentation explaining my inquiry briefly.

                                       

 Key Competency Staff Hui Term 2

Welcome 2018

This year I have been fortunate enough to have been accepted on the MIT 2018 programme. I am looking forward to contributing to the development of the Manaiakalani pedagogy; Learn, Create, Share and looking for innovative ways to achieve the goals of the programme. This is also a professional development opportunity for me to sit amongst a group of individuals with wonderfully inquiring minds.