In the Year 2525
Some machine's doin' that for you
It was reassuring somewhat to be informed that in spite of turmoil around Covid-19 levels some things remain the same and 'business as usual' for Team Manaiakalani. The tips included in the newsletter about space, children and working from your home environment were useful. However, contrary to what may have been happening last time and some areas having a lot of part time staff and relievers to fill the gaps, we in the Far North are not so well off. Instead we are reliant on the goodwill of a Librarian with LAT, TA's forgoing their special needs students to include bigger groups or oversee classes and teacher's willing to have extra in their classes so that we are able to complete this initiative. A big commitment for everyone in our area.
So, dealing with data. There were maps, sheets, forms, spreadsheets, and blogs. How to do it all with Google. The content and learning was at its usual frantic pace, albeit delivered with precision and hushed tones. This session offered up some fun learning and therefore worthy of being tagged as 'must do' with class. Tucked away was Hot Tip's for Hapara.....saved!
Favourite learning was Maps. Always only used for basic "don't get me lost' times the features demonstrated the worth of the tool. I re-created a trip from two years ago. I thought the way I could drop icons in, add notes and use measurement for the trips as mathematical journeys was awesome. I really thought the perimeter, distances travelled, time and kilometres shown and linked up made for neat discussion points and great mathematical language. We intend to use as a design to encourage visitors North rather than head down South as soon as people start travelling again.
Love Google slides, use forms, wary of sheets. All that spread sheeting! However, using the Manaiakalani ethos connecting and sharing I will persevere with the practice and survive. It was an intense session today with lots of worthwhile learning. Time, as always is needed to absorb and sort what is of worth to the students and their learning and what is realistic for a workplace balance.
If woman can survive
Hi Rhonda another engaging post. I can see a love for literacy/writing in what you share "its usual frantic pace, albeit delivered with precision and hushed tones". This style make for good reading and just what we want from learners and their blogs. I use maps heaps before I go on a trip, It help me plan good pathways between the things I am interested in going to see. There is a lot of similar rearranging happening in the facilitation team and Manaiakalani schools to get through the DFI sessions. In terms of connectivity it does seem to work well from home. Look forward to seeing you this Friday.
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