DFI_Enabling Access

What did I learn that increased my understanding of Manaiakalani kaupapa and pedagogy?

Today we had a closer look at the pedagogy of connected. During distance learning I found that 

connecting with my students via google meet was wonderful for continuing to establish a class culture. Some students really looked forward to seeing each other. This combined with our class site really connected students and their whanau to learning at home. It was interesting to hear 

some of the history related to Manaiakalani in their journey with being connected. It was especially interesting to hear the planning the Manaiakalani team did for distance learning prior to the lock-down. As I established goals in my own distance learning planning I realised I needed help that was timely given by our school liaison Donna via e-mails. 

This is my new look class site homepage where I am trying to maximise my realestate or shop window. There are two chances to click from my homepage to the curriculum areas. Whanau, school leadership and relievers can also easily see my weekly planning. I included a link to our class blog and a picture of me to connect learners with the site through a familiar face. I still want to work a bit on my footer, but just using it was a good start for me.

What did I learn that could improve my confidence, capability or workflow as a professional?

I had the opportunity to change my class site which is good timing with our current school goals. I was quite attached to my class site layout during distance learning but did know that I needed to adapt it for the classroom now. I enjoyed looking at some good junior school examples. I gained confidence in choosing a colour palette. Knowing how to use a hex number will improve my workflow for using colours in all of the google suite.

What did I learn that could be used with my learners?  

The ultimate goal for changing my class site was to benefit my learners. I think using the class site more is extremely beneficial as they are beginning to learn to read and need a lot of visual aids. Putting parts of their learning in specific pages will help them with being independent. My biggest goal was to get my planning onto my reading page.

What did I learn that could improve my confidence, capability or workflow in my personal life?

I think anything that I can simplify and set up to save me time, such as planning in my class site, allows me to have more personal time.