DFI - Media Week 3

The Manaiakalani Pedagogy: Learn Create Share: Key Focus: CREATE

Anne Sinclair presentation focussed on the CREATE aspect of Manaiakalani pedagogy. Her informative presentation reminded us that in light of the current situation across the globe, there is an increasing need  to teach and learn using digital technology today than ever.

The CREATE aspect is about providing high quality  learning experiences that will engage learners to become better problem solvers, communicators that will enhance original ideas through exploration and discovery.   It is a highly metacognitive activity.  Alwin Richardson who is the author of "In the early world" was a pioneer of CREATE as a teacher and leader in this area.  The heart of matter

CREATE is about being active, using multiple senses that may include dancing, sports, science etc to express creativity.   From doing this the learning and engagement occurs. Manaiakalani asks "How can we enrich the learning for kids and then allow them to be apart of their learning.  It is a very powerful aspect of Manaiakalani and this is evident in the many different ways students, teachers and schools are utilising 

What did I learn in Google apps today?

Youtube Live streaming - Kent Somerville - This session brought a lot of clarity around my confusion in using Youtube channel and Youtube studio.   I learnt that I can embed a playlist of teaching video's into my class site and navigate this more effectively for my class.  Kent also showed us the tools he uses at Point England School to live stream, they include drones, live stream technology which has transformed how they engage whanau and the community in sharing what is happening in and outside of school.  This technology was used to record rugby games, school activities such as cross country races and other events for all to see.  A great tool for parents who miss out on watching their children in these events.

Google drawing and slides - Great tools for teaching and learning. Using slides to embed and add links to learning or teaching planning.  Showing evidence of children's learning and in this climate, would be a great tool to provide digital instruction for tamariki at home. 

Animation - I can't believe this can be done in Google slides. It was very engaging and all of the teachers around me including myself were very focussed on making the best animation. Actually I couldn't stop, I had to finish it!  It was so much fun and I can see how students could be engaged while using it.   The options and benefits are endless and I look forward to improving, transforming my practice to further enhance, engage 21st century learners.

Revision Blogging, Google Hangouts and lots of practice

Other examples;

Chickenzilla.     Fantastic beasts