DFI Day 2!

Today was another great day at the DFI - learning, creating and sharing.

I enjoyed diving deeper into the Manaiakalani Kaupapa around effective teaching and accelerated learning. I enjoyed the refresher on turbocharging how we teach in the classroom.

The new learning with the extensions was great! I now have 26 new extensions that I can explore and play with to help support my professional and personal life!

Google Keep is another functional app that I already use. I enjoyed seeing people make the connections of how this can be used across a number of their devices.

I really enjoyed working with Trish to make a recording of our Meet to share our thoughts on some fantastic Maniakalani student blogs!

Here is my Meet Recording.

The First Week of the Postgraduate Certificate in Digital and Collaborative Learning!

I was brave and enrolled in the Postgraduate Certificate in Digital and Collaborative Learning! This week I have been involved in two online Zoom meetings where we learnt about the overview of the courses and the tools to engage with course content. I am really excited about participating in this course and learning new theory and skills that I can apply to my practice.

Session 1 - Tuesday 14th April 4,00 - 5.00 pm

This session was primarily about making connections. We started to get to know each other and go through some activities to help us learn how to navigate Zoom. We the discussed the social contract that will be in place for our online sessions to ensure that everyone gets the most from these online interactions. We then had an opportunity to share our expectations of the programme, and learn about the overview of the programme structure and content. During this session we were allocated to a group so that you we could begin to make personal links with other students and meet The Mind Lab facilitators.

Session 2 - Wednesday 15th April 4.00 pm - 5.00 pm

In this session we learnt about the tools that we will be using throughout the programme. The tools are the Portal, Slack and the Google Site of support information for using a range of software.

Digital and Collaborative Learning (DCL) Programme Outcomes

The programme outcomes for DCL graduates are to be able to:

Research, investigate and critique digital pedagogy leadership and influences in contemporary learning environments
Identify, explore and develop a critical approach to research with specific focus on cognitive development and instructional theory.

Musical - Curriculum Integration through The Arts.

This term we have been focussing on a Junior School Musical - One Fly Over the Rubbish Dump. This was an environmentally focussed musical that connects to our school Enviroschools programme. It involved Music, Dance, Drama, and Visual Arts. Students and whanau were involved in all aspects of the musical, with teachers acting as facilitators. This opportunity has inspired some students to want to take advantage of the opportunities that will become available for them in the senior school.

Mihi - Creating a sense of identity.

This term we have been working with whānau and learners to develop an understanding of their whakapapa and identity. Each student had to undertake research with their whānau to establish their places of significance. In class we have scaffolded this further by creating a written mihi and visual mihi template. Each day we are covering different aspects of mihimihi. Through this process, whānau have been actively engaged in the learning of their students. As teachers we have demonstrated a commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Tangata Whenuatanga.

Sharing our learning with our whanau

Using blogs as a tool to share our learning with our whanau.

Sharing Learning Sites at Hokitika Hub Community Open Evening

On Tuesday 10th April I was asked to host a sharing session regarding learning sites at the Hokitika Hub Community Open Evening. I shared our learning site with a number of whānau and teachers. In total, I run three 20 minute sessions. There were a number of questions and a range of positive feedback about this sharing session. We have also undertaken to support other junior teachers within the hub to implement 1:1 iPads within their setting.

Share - Term 3 Toki Pounamu Staff Meeting

Today we spent time as a staff reflecting on 'Share' within the Learn, Create, Share framework.

Spiral of Inquiry - 2018

Self-regulated learning - Blogging

It is inspiring to see students blogging outside of class time, empowered to take ownership and control over their learning.

Class Sharing at Assembly - "Oh The Things You Can Think" from Suessical The Musical

Class Sharing at Assembly - "Oh The Things You Can Think" from Suessical The Musical

Link to Video Recording

Mathematics and Statistics PLD Observation, Staff Meeting (9/5/18) and Reflective Conversation with Facilitator (10/05/18).

Mathematics and Statistics PLD Observation, Staff Meeting (9/5/18) and Reflective Conversation with Facilitator (10/05/18).

Liz Johnson

9 May 2018 and 10 May 2018

Reflection and Action Document

Critical Questions	Critical Response
Affirmation: What knowledge, practice or beliefs have been reinforced? Where is the evidence that gives me confidence? How can I share this practice?	Problem solving approach to mathematics. More fluid groupings and less ability based problems.
Question: What questions have been generated? Which should be prioritised?	Do we need to buy new resources? Can I try 3 act problems in class?
Change: What changes have I made? What is the impact?	Need to change planning format to accommodate the three part model. Before, During and After. Tell your partner what Leith just said - do you agree or disagree? Implement iKan test - and check back in with Liz. GloSS two times a year. PAT Math two times a year.
Research: What information do I need to move forward? Why do I need this? How might I get this?	Need to focus on the three part model. Before, During and After.
Challenge: What forces constrain my knowledge, practice or beliefs? Which of these can I change? Which might I alert others to? Which must I accept?	I need to be adaptive and flexible with regards to the NZC so it is clear within planning, but not the sole driver. I need to include students in the teachable moments. I need to encourage the testing of ideas and change my language so I start saying how does that make sense? How can you work this out? Rather than being the evaluator.
Meta-reflection: How do I learn at my best? What role do my colleagues play in my learning? How can I ensure that I keep learning? What learning routines should I maintain or change?	I need to revisit the reading in two weeks time to ensure I retain the content.

Manaiakalani School's Visit - Auckland

Reflection on Manaiakalani School's Visit

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Weekly Inspiration - Creating a tolerant learning environment.

Weekly Inspiration - Creating a tolerant learning environment.

Developing self-regulation, an ability to connect with learning outside of the classroom.

Developing self-regulation, an ability to connect with learning outside of the classroom.

Supporting learner agency through collaborative writing.

Supporting learner agency through collaborative writing.

Connecting with our place - inquiry learning in our living landscape.

Connecting with our place - inquiry learning in our living landscape.

Whānau interacting with their ākonga.

Whānau interacting with their ākonga at our Kaniere Whānau Day. Parents and caregivers spent 2 hours in the class working alongside students to create visual mihimihi.

Collaborating with PLD Facilitator to deliver Cyber Smart Curriculum

Collaborating with PLD Facilitator to deliver Cyber Smart Curriculum

Visual Mihimihi

Ākonga exploring their whakapapa and identity.