DFI 8 - Computational Thinking

My Brain Hurts

We all suffer from the "brain hurts" sometimes.  

The last DFI as I know it was also the most challenging.  The content itself was enough to weary anybody but this one was the timing.  

I was only able to participate in the 1st block via onscreen.  The middle block and tasks was only through my phone with sketchy reception, full PPE gear ensuring I was completely covered up and at my mothers beside.  It could not have happened at a worse time....Friday.   Unfortunately missed all the talk on the exam YIKES!  Then the final blow, CAMP on Monday.  Back now to do a big last push to catch up and cram as much as I need to DFI deals into my foggy head.

So just a small recap for this my last blog;

Learn, Share and Create has opened up some possibilities that never existed before and if that's so the learning , partnership and collaborative teaching will happen.

Manaiakalani has set out to transform the teaching landscape and  goal of not only empowering learners but also empowering us, the teachers.  So, how I can use these newly acquired digital skills to make my way of working more efficient and begin to introduce more of these concepts in my classroom?  Digital fluency is not just important for teachers/learners, but school wide. 

It was also interesting to hear about the equity that has arisen over the Manaiakalani journey, and how they empowered their community by improving access to both internet and quality devices. Whilst a complicated and probably arduous process, it does also open doors for both teachers and learners.

Exam tutorials now.  My brain really does hurt.

DFI - 7 Devices

 DFI - 7 Devices

The Manaiakalani Journey - The passion for the cause was very apparent in today's discussion.  The way that Manaiakalani has evolved and the ethos on which it is based is quite simple but effective.  Create, Share and Learn may sound basic but the way in which it is delivered is an organisational dream and Dorothy made it relatable and interesting.  Puts a lot of questions to rest after that introduction for the morning.

Eeeekkk using Explain Everything could've been better done by a New Entrant!  A fun tool but I found it difficult to use and questioned it's worth for my students.  Must realise though that I may very well be selling their preferences short and looking after my own interests ie putting in the too hard basket.

Chromebooks- The daily go to tool for my class and it really was great to see and use and learn all about the keyboard and the shortcuts.  Almost always get the kids to do whatever and never really thought too much about using or learning how they manoeurve around their Chromebook

Really loved doing the Digital Dig but had to leave and attend another part of the DFI.  Seeing these slides always gives me ideas about how i can use the framework to add colour, interest and an element of challenge to my students work and allow them to take some ownership for their learning. 

A good day.  An informative day.  A day to play and learn.  

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