My expectations
This morning I didn't have any expectations of DFI 1, only that I was told it was better to complete in term 2 as I am a new to Manaiakalani and I am also the lead teacher at my school. My journey thus far has been overwhelming however, I have had so much support from the Manaiakalani team here in Turanganui-A-Kiwi and I also have a great in class support person Maria Krauss. So the first day of the DFI began and it was surprisingly engaging and I now have a far better understanding of it's conception and more importantly an understanding of why it is so valuable and important I upskill and teach it for 21st century learners. A special mention must be given to my Principal, Julie McClaughlin who knew I was a reluctant learner but she encouraged me to begin the journey anyway. Nga mihi kia koe Julie. So my journey begins, I learnt some really handy tips to use in class, to improve my classroom page and to engage my learners using digital technology. In the day I learnt how to type, word processing which included how to type a formal document and letter. A really cool and effective lesson we had today was about how to format a google document and more importantly how and why to teach students to do this before we let them loose on technology. Setting them up for success is vital and also creating a learning environment that provides clear structure certainly helps the teacher teach, rather than spending more admin time on devices after school because effective systems were not put in place. I realised that from this lesson that my own children would not know some of these important tricks within google application. So guess what!, I'll be sharing this with my tamariki!
Today has increased my understanding of the Manaiakalana kaupapa and pedagogy. My confidence navigating through Google applications has improved however I still have a lot to learn. The area I need to improve on is definately in the area of blogging. I am not a fan even though I understand the benefits of it. So...my next learning steps will be to use it more often, make it my friend and hope that at the end of this journey my opinion will change.Nga mihi
Karla Teneti-Soto
Here is a sample of what I learnt today. If I could give you one very important tip: Use remove.bg - a fantastic site that removes the background from pictures. Hint: next blog add a table to my blog post.
My first creation
Kia ora Karla,
ReplyDeletehow exciting to read about your first day at DFI. I loved DFI when I did it last year and I learnt so much! I like that way you reflected on what you covered today and how you have connected with the kaupapa of The Manaiakalni Programme.
Isn't it great when you have a leader like Julie who encourages you even if she does give you a big shove to get you going? And good on you for getting stuck in and doing it.
I am a "blogging believer" so will be very interested in your reflections about blogging as you go through DFI.
I look forward to following your learning for the next 8 weeks.
Mā te wā
Cheryl
Kia ora Karla,
ReplyDeleteI just love your honestly and your reflections. Sharing with your tamariki is the ultimate and it cements your learning. Go you.
Your poster looks like a useful resource. Are you planning to add to your class site?
Maria