Week 5 Reflection

Each time I leave from one of our sessions I have a better understanding of the Manaiakalani kaupapa and pedagogy? I am finding now as I have more knowledge I can answer those tricky questions from non believers.

Time 

to implement these ideas into the classroom. By identifying only 3 ideas to share with colleagues and to implement into the classroom this has focused my time and ensured I am cementing this learning.

Cybersmart 

Connect with cybersmart earning with the school values and embedded into our existing educational programme.
Smart Learners, Smart Footprint, Smart Relationships are the most fundamental to daily digital lives.

I need to put more effort into teaching cybersmart in the classroom. Often I just take it for granted that as they are Year 7/8 then they are already cybersmart. I realised today that I actually haven't read the kawa of care even though I mention it to the students I actually haven't read it "oops" Focus for this week!! I also need to take the time to become familiar with the Manaiakalani cybersmart programme.

Hapara Making Learning Visible

Mel showed me how to make groups in Hapara. This may be useful to look in only a groups drives or highlight some that need to be focused rather

Chromebooks

As I am a PC user then I knew many of the shortcuts already however it was useful to find out how to take a photo and where your photo goes to once taken. It was good to revisit some of the shortcuts I had forgotten as I don't use some of them very often. Having a link to the shortcuts key from the tips will be useful.

Ipads

I learnt lots of tips on the ipad today and would love to have a couple of ipads to use with my year 7 and 8s. Making animations would be easier using Explain Everything.

Screencastify
We have been having an issue with students sharing inappropriate images so I will revist the lessons on a smart footprint and smart relationships. I will also bring them back to the Kawa of Care that they signed and need to adhere to. Link to my recording