Today’s PLD was all about making Google Chrome, Drive and applications work for me, not against me. Developing my confidence with digital tools has been an ongoing goal, especially when it comes to planning, organising and managing time in a digital learning environment. The DFI session really highlighted how much teaching and learning has shifted—and how embracing these tools can actually make life easier.
The ManaiaKalani DFI programmed is an eye opener to how smart digital planning can support behaviour management, while also helping me cater for the wide range of skill levels in my classroom (which we all know is very real!). Instead of trying to make one approach fit everyone, digital tools allow learning to be more flexible, responsive, and engaging.
Working within the Learn, Create, Share model reminded me that learning doesn’t have to be teacher-led all the time. It’s about growing my own confidence as a learner too—and modelling that mindset for my students.
Kaiako – NMC
Kia ora Noelyne,
It is great to have you as part of my Digital Bubble Group!
I love how, despite your computer issues you persisted through and even wanted to make sure you caught up – rest assured, it is not necessary for you to ‘finish’ things and try and hurry through. All the notes are available to you (rewindable) and able for you to access at any time. Vicki, myself and the rest of the team are also just an email away 😁.
You definitely hit the nail on the head with your comment: Instead of trying to make one approach fit everyone, digital tools allow learning to be more flexible, responsive, and engaging. This is so true and knowing and realising it before the school year starts, will help with a nice smooth transition into the year.
Another great comment about learning not always being teacher led and about us having to grow our own confidence – YES! – it is so good when learners see that we are just human and can learn alongside them. Tu Meke!
I would love to have seen your Google Docs creation in your blog too, if you need help remembering how to add media – just let me know :).
Ngā Mihi
Stacey @ DFI