Meritiana MacShane's Reflection
What did I learn that increased my understanding of Manaiakalani kaupapa and pedagogy?Connection between the leadership team, the students, and the community.( it's about the people first than the devices)
I enjoyed listening to how “Learn, Create, Share” has been developed over the
Manaiakalani journey and I look forward to applying these across my responsibilities.
All learners can achieve at a high standard regardless of the school's decile.
What did I learn that could improve my confidence, capability or workflow as a professional?
Definitely, using Google Drive more effectively by organising my folders.
Sharing my documents ie: minutes with the staff via Google Docs.
Sharing my documents ie: minutes with the staff via Google Docs.
Practicing and using Google applications regularly eg:Googlemeets, and Google Docs.
What did I learn that could be used with my learners?
Resilience- keep trying! At times I was definitely struggling to understand how to use the Google applications, but as I asked questions and ‘played around’ I started figuring it out!
Resilience- keep trying! At times I was definitely struggling to understand how to use the Google applications, but as I asked questions and ‘played around’ I started figuring it out!
Using the Google Drive " share with me " folder so we can use the same document to add, edit, and comment on the information.
Using Google Docs the insert button to upload a picture from your computer.
Using Google Drive " rename button" to prioritise my folders.
What did I learn that could improve my confidence, capability or workflow in my personal life?
Using Google Drive "shared with me" to upload our family meetings and our cultural activities we celebrate.
Continue to ‘play’ get familiar with the day to day Google applications.
Kia ora Meritiana,
ReplyDeleteI think there is such power in our teachers hearing the Manaiakalani story, especially in schools that are new to the programme such as yours. It gives such an understanding of where this programme has come from! Having an organised drive can be so beneficial to managing things in this digital space. If you are copying your notes from a Google Doc into your blog post, remember to paste without the formatting (CTRL/Command Shift V) so that your text doesn't run across the page.
Hei apopo!
Vicki
Kia ora Meritiana,
ReplyDeleteWell done on all of your efforts for day one! Moving into the Google Suite is going to make your life so much easier.
I'm glad you have so many take aways from our first day.
I am looking forward to where you are going to be with your digital skills by the end of the DFI. Super exciting times ahead for you!
See you tomorrow!
-Kelsey
Talofa Meritiana,
ReplyDeleteGoogle Drive is a game changer when you get your head around it. As a school leader I think it will be transformational, along with the other google tools, for you and your school.
I really like the way you write about 'playing around' with the tools. I can see that you learn that way.
Regards,
Maria
Great start and great learning Meritiana.
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