DFI Day One: Core Business
What did I learn that increased my understanding of Manaiakalani kaupapa and pedagogy?
It was nice to go over the background of Manaiakalani and where the kaupapa and pedagogy came from, while I had heard it when I attened the Taranaki Manaiakalani Launch, it wasn't as relevent to me back then.
It was nice to go over the background of Manaiakalani and where the kaupapa and pedagogy came from, while I had heard it when I attened the Taranaki Manaiakalani Launch, it wasn't as relevent to me back then.
What did I learn that could improve my confidence, capability or workflow as a professional?
I had never heard of or used google groups before. I often send out school wide emails, for things like Kapa Haka and MANA reward days, and each time have to manually type in everyones email addresses, creating and using a group for this would streamline this, and have a postive impact on workflow by allowing me to cut down on time spent on orgainsational tasks; like indivially tuing in everyones email address's everytime I send out an email.
I often revert back to using Microsoft word when creating posters or resources, even though I know that google docs has the same functions and is just as useful. It was nice to spend some time exploring this, and being able to create posters and 'pretty' matieral that is also functional by being able to add in links, and sharing directly to others.
I had never heard of or used google groups before. I often send out school wide emails, for things like Kapa Haka and MANA reward days, and each time have to manually type in everyones email addresses, creating and using a group for this would streamline this, and have a postive impact on workflow by allowing me to cut down on time spent on orgainsational tasks; like indivially tuing in everyones email address's everytime I send out an email.
I often revert back to using Microsoft word when creating posters or resources, even though I know that google docs has the same functions and is just as useful. It was nice to spend some time exploring this, and being able to create posters and 'pretty' matieral that is also functional by being able to add in links, and sharing directly to others.
What did I learn that could be used with my learners?
See above for comment around creating resources on docs that can then be shared directly. So, the doc/poster I made has a range of photos of different New Zealand conflicts and protests, with infomatrion websites linked in. I will use this sort of resocure with my learners. The webiste remove.bg would also be very useful to use. The talk to text function will also come in hugely helpful, I have had many students in the past that woukd have greatly benefited from accessing this tool, although I do wonder how well it would work with the background noise in a classroom.
See above for comment around creating resources on docs that can then be shared directly. So, the doc/poster I made has a range of photos of different New Zealand conflicts and protests, with infomatrion websites linked in. I will use this sort of resocure with my learners. The webiste remove.bg would also be very useful to use. The talk to text function will also come in hugely helpful, I have had many students in the past that woukd have greatly benefited from accessing this tool, although I do wonder how well it would work with the background noise in a classroom.
What did I learn that could improve my confidence, capability or workflow in my personal life?
Same as the above comment with groups, it will have the same impact on workflow in my personal life.
Same as the above comment with groups, it will have the same impact on workflow in my personal life.
Kia ora Maggie,
ReplyDeleteWell done you on such a cool Google Doc poster! Have you been watching 'The Panthers' programme on TV? I understand how easy it is to default to what you know (Mac Pages in my case) so it is great that you felt you got a chance to explore Google Docs a bit more. Google Groups is a bit of game changer isn't it? Just make sure you choose your group name carefully, otherwise you can get some very upset people! Nā, M
Hi Maggie
ReplyDeleteIt's great to have you with us on our last DFI cohort for the year.
The good thing about Google Docs is that you can now easily convert a Microsoft Word doc into a Google Doc, you can even set that up by default if you want to. In terms of your own professional development, I think it's invaluable to be able to move between different apps and operating systems, and not get flummoxed by switching between them. It sounds like you'll be confident in both in no time:)
Your poster looks good, although dark text can be hard to read on a dark background, you might want to try either lightening the background or choosing white for your text :)
I'm looking forward to working with you over the coming weeks, Maggie :)
Kia Ora Maggie.
ReplyDeleteYou have learned some useful tips for working on docs and ideas to use with your class. I look forward to seeing your development with these over this course. Mahi Pai :)