DFI GISBORNE | Day 1
What an amazing first day of digital learning awesome-ness! I went into today not knowing what to expect, but ended the day with new tools, strategies and understandings. Can't wait for next week!
What did I learn that increased my understanding of Manaiakalani kaupapa and pedagogy?
Learning about the back-story of the project has increased my understanding of how the programme was developed and expanded. This will add to my kete for implementing change in Tairāwhiti!
What did I learn that could improve my confidence, capability or workflow as a professional?
I have increased my understanding of Google Docs and have a few ideas for using docs in a more creative way. I had never though of using a doc as a means of creating an infographic!
What did I learn that could be used with my learners?
I have expanded my understanding of Google Groups and have some ideas of how to streamline workflow for my learners needing to check out forums. My next steps in this area will be to identify ways of helping sort Gmail inbox to allow just Forum items to arrive in the Forum inbox. Challenge accepted!
What did I learn that could improve my confidence, capability or workflow in my personal life?
My better understanding of Google Groups is going to enable me to increase workflow for my personal Gmail, especially when I come to terms with training my inbox to filter mail better!
Many valuable insights Hermon. Thank you for sharing many practical tips during the day. I felt empowered to explore and have a go. An excellent consequence of having you sit next to me in class.
ReplyDeleteYou were an awesome collaborative partner too Sherryl. I'm looking forward to learning more this Friday! :) Have a great week!
DeleteKia Ora Herman - great to finally meet you in person. Great to hear that you have ideas of how to streamline workflow using the tools we explored. And you're right, I'd never guess that your infographic was made using google docs either! But it looks so effective.
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Stef
Was awesome meeting in person Stef. Looking forward to continuing the DFI learning journey. Such a cool experience for teachers! See you in a few weeks :)
DeleteHi Herman, it was super to spend time with you today in this group of fabulous educators. Thanks so much for your contributions and for taking time to support others in the group. All the best with the next 8 weeks. Dorothy
ReplyDeleteThank you Dorothy. Loved the connecting with Manaiakalani intro session. Such an amazing journey to be part of. Hope the MIT trip is going well :)
DeleteHi Herman, it was fabulous learning today and like you becoming more skillful in google docs is a skill with will help me in my proficiency. I am looking froward to Tony setting us up for google groups too s I can see you this will assist in collaboration across my teams.
ReplyDeleteSee you Friday.
Kia ora Herman,
ReplyDeleteThanks for being an active participant and more - even fixing the Hot Water! Love your infographic. Did you know you can embed docs and control the size as well? That way the quality is better.
Maria