My response to the first day of the Digital Fluency Intensive is that I am impressed by how much knowledge I had prior to today but equally appalled by the reality of how little I know. I am also excited by how much more there will be to learn over the next 9 weeks.
Below are some snippets of the learning from today.
Eyes on text: For increasing fluency and reading accuracy. I have been aware of this but had no experience of it. What a powerful way to support our learners especially those who show outstanding creativity and are especially articulate but lack motivation.
Range of Tools: My head is buzzing from the array of tools at my disposal but have remained unused until now. Using docs to create a range of presentations starting with a table. I look forward to a weekend of exploring and working my way back through as many of the slides as I can.
Leadership: The learning I am engaging in will enable me to improve both my understanding and leadership within the school. Over the Covid-19 lockdown all our classes have switched to 1:1 digital learning. Two teachers joined our team a few days prior to lockdown and one of them has registered for this intake too. Another two teachers are ready and waiting to register for the next intensive.
I have had an incredible day of engaging with the powerful kaupapa of Learn, Create, Share guided by an expert team of teachers/facilitators. As a new learner today I was relieved and grateful for the guidance and support that helped me keep up the pace to gain an even greater appreciation for the Learn, Create, Share pedagogy. Thank you so much Dorothy and team. What an inspiration you all are and what a privilege it is to be learning beside you. Tena koutou katoa.
Below are some snippets of the learning from today.
Eyes on text: For increasing fluency and reading accuracy. I have been aware of this but had no experience of it. What a powerful way to support our learners especially those who show outstanding creativity and are especially articulate but lack motivation.
Range of Tools: My head is buzzing from the array of tools at my disposal but have remained unused until now. Using docs to create a range of presentations starting with a table. I look forward to a weekend of exploring and working my way back through as many of the slides as I can.
Leadership: The learning I am engaging in will enable me to improve both my understanding and leadership within the school. Over the Covid-19 lockdown all our classes have switched to 1:1 digital learning. Two teachers joined our team a few days prior to lockdown and one of them has registered for this intake too. Another two teachers are ready and waiting to register for the next intensive.
I have had an incredible day of engaging with the powerful kaupapa of Learn, Create, Share guided by an expert team of teachers/facilitators. As a new learner today I was relieved and grateful for the guidance and support that helped me keep up the pace to gain an even greater appreciation for the Learn, Create, Share pedagogy. Thank you so much Dorothy and team. What an inspiration you all are and what a privilege it is to be learning beside you. Tena koutou katoa.
Kia ora Raina,
ReplyDeleteGreat to read your reflections on the first day.
I agree, the DFI is both daunting and exciting. Glad to see you on the journey.
Ngā mihi,
Maria
Thanks for taking the time to read my reflections Maria. I am so enjoying the DFI. I am challenged but it is good for me. I have always thought every teacher should have the opportunity to participate in the course but I would now go as far as to say every staff member should have the opportunity. As leaders you are all doing such an outstanding job. I am very grateful and appreciative to be learning in such a nurturing and exciting environment as DFI. Arohanui Raina
DeleteI agree it is exciting. I get to see teachers and tumuaki make such progress in digital fluency and understanding. Very exciting.
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