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DFI Day Two.....Onwards we we go!

 Onwards we go…….. I am really enjoying developing an in-depth understanding of the Manaiakalani kaupapa and how it has arrived at where it is today. The slide set that Dorothy shared about “Learn/AKO” was very rich and multi-layered. I totally agree with her comments that best practice and effective pedagogy is the foundation of everything we do. Further to this, breaking down the R.A.T.E (Recognise, Amplify, Turbocharger, Effective Practice) got me excited about where we could end up. I feel breaking this down even more with teachers will be essential to build capacity and experience success at my school. 

The idea of rewindable learning is also an idea that we have not, in the past, been in a position to do but with technology and the support now I feel we can enhance and accelerate learning by using it. In 2021 we have started to develop some lofty goals strategically around developing not only our teachers and students digital fluency but our whānau too. Rewindable learning will be a strong tool in achieving this goal.

I am loving the ongoing tricks and tips we experience during the DFI. I find myself referring to the notes I have taken daily as I try and lose my old habits.  I believe that it takes 150 times to do something correctly before you lose the old habit so I will need to keep working on this. The short session with Dave today again built on my use of Google calendar. The setting up of an email address for the school Website calendar and then inviting this to the main event calendar helps as things only need to be changed in 1 place. Very time effective. 

The one thing I have found that I would like to explore more is the use of Google Keep. I have toyed with this in the past but now have a better grounding from the DFi, I think I am ready to use this in a more effective way. Linking this to my phone is great also as I am always on the more when stuff pops into my head

The understanding of all the Google suite Apps is essential for our students to be fluent digitally. Once our learners have a solid understanding of these apps and the platform they will be far more confident, fluent and experienced yo be able to Learn, Create and Share more effectively.

Everything we have experienced so far in the DFi is, with practice, building on my confidence to use Google Suite. The extensions today were amazing and I found myself asking why has it taken me this long to start exploring these? I feel that I will need to use extensions more but with time, will become second nature.


All in all, a very exciting day with a huge amount of information, workarounds and new things to take into consideration. I look forward to week 3!



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  1. Dorothy BurtFebruary 17, 2021 at 8:42 PM

    Thanks again for investing your time in understanding the multi-layered programme being presented and the digital environment we learn in- both adults and young people.
    With so much available within the suite of tools we have chosen, and the way they seamlessly function in support of each other, I hope it is becoming clear why we base our fluency focus on the G Suite and use that as our baseline platform from which to innovate.
    Dorothy

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  2. Meryn PennoFebruary 18, 2021 at 12:12 PM

    Kia ora Perrie,
    Maybe I can hesitantly go some way to answering your question about "why has it taken me this long to start exploring these?"... you have probably never allowed yourself or been given the opportunity, space or release time to do so! That is what makes the DFI course so valuable as a PLD platform. And the fact you are participating alongside two of your staff means you have the core group there to immediately start sharing the love! Enjoy reading your reflections each week. M

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  3. Vicki @ ManaiakalaniFebruary 23, 2021 at 12:55 PM

    Kia ora Perrie,
    Wow! What a great reflection, so awesome to read a leaders perspective as you begin this journey with Manaiakalani. Rewindable learning is so valuable for all learners, and I'm sure your teachers, students and whānau will appreciate it! Google Keep is such a wonderful tool, especially when you are out and about.
    Ngā mihi nui
    Vicki

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