Another day of DFI which was focussed on devices. I'd never really heard the word ubiquitous until my journey with Manaiakalani began in late 2020. Today my understanding of the importance of ubiquitous in the pedagogy of Manaiakalani was deepened through Dorothy's session. The A4 is simple to remember - anytime, anywhere, any pace and anyone and connects back to all the other principles we have heard about like rewindable learning, visibility to all, equal opportunity for all learners. Covid lockdowns made my teaching and learning ubiquitous, but I have not maintained that on the return to school. I need to get into the habit of record my teaching points to be uploaded so students can access it later.
I use to think that technology was a tool for learning - another tool, but through the DFI I am now seeing it differently. Technology enables the removal of barriers, previously inconceivable solutions to problems, opportunities for new ways of learning. I was shocked by the figure shared by Vicki - Some students arrive at school 30,000,000 words behind other learners.
As a professional I think having the time to tinker with a chromebook will improve by cability as a teacher. This gave me the time to see and do what the students deal with. I was impressed with the functionability of the chromebook. I can see that digital fluency starts with the ability to use the device, this is for learners, teachers and whānau. I can see the importance of the three P's - partnership, participation, protection. The partnership of owning the device with the whānau, fostering the engagement with the kawa of care for the device. I can see how it is so much easier if all the devices are the same, everyone has the same powerful tool in their hands.
The principles of being cybersmart are extremely important and what I being exposed to over the last couple of days has made me realise how important my digital footprint on a personal level, is. A smart footprint, is when you create content that you and your whānau would be proud it. Developing a culture of thoughtful and helpful comments among students when they are connecting with eadch other. What message do you want the world to see about you?
- Use an incognito window for testing website and also for when you are sharing your computer in the classroom situation
- Need to be practising google meets at school
- Use the digital dig at the beginning of the year.
Overall a great learning day, I was pleased I did not get distracted by having to deal with school things, but unfortunately the internet connection was a bit patchy. Thanks to all the facilitators.
Kia ora Marion,
ReplyDeleteLove your little useful hints - such an easy way to come back to those helpful little tips, Namoi also did a similar thing in her blog post. It's so important that we have an opportunity to explore using the tools our students are using to see those subtle differences between a Chromebook and a regular laptop.
Vicki