Teaching with Miss Jones

WK 9: Revision Today's Kaupapa word was  - "Ubiquitous". I can confidently say that this morning I wouldn't have been able to tell you what this word means let along how to say it..However writing this blog post now I can tell you that: Ubiquitous Learning = Being able to learn anywhere, anytime, anyplace and any pace. Learning can extend beyond the hours of school if it is rewindable. This means that parents and children can visit the day's learning anytime. Today saw us reach week 9 of the DFI. I went into this experience pretty open minded and excited about the possibilities it may lead to. I was not let down at all by this experience. I am now coming away with a better understanding of the Learn, Create, Share pedagogy and so many ideas and possibilities as to how allowing and supporting children to be Digitally Fluent will in fact better engage and motivate them to learn and succeed.  I enjoyed this intensive a lot more than I thought I wo

WK 8: Devices The Cyber Smart curriculum ties together the kaupapa we have been learning about over the last few weeks. We need to consistently use the language of the Cyber Smart curriculum across all year levels so that it becomes part of their vocabulary. By doing this we are making the learning a lot more powerful. Some global companies such as Google and Apple are using more proactive language rather than reactive when it comes to children and whanau being cyber safe. Their are 10 categories involved in Cyber Smart Teaching. The implementation of this needs to have a whole school focus as so many learners are online at home or if not now they will be soon enough.  The idea of making children's experiences online positive, thoughtful and helpful came through strong in today's session. Children need to be taught how to make smart decisions online and to know what information to share. Gerhard had us on our students devices today and it certain

WK 7: Computational Thinking Empowered - The way the world has rapidly changed due to technology and its use has dis-empowered many teachers. Being Empowered is not just for our young people but also for teachers. Technology is not just a tool, if it was 'just a tool' school's would be using much cheaper tool e.g. text books and pencils. Technology in the hands of our young people, our teachers and our whanau can change lives.  Today we were spoken to by Viv from OMG Tech! She really brought to our attention the very scary reality in which technology is active in our world. Digital creations such as 'Big Dog', Sophia the Robot, Flightless cars and now Self-driving cars make us think about the Ethics and Morals involved in such outcomes.   We had the opportunity to think about the values that we as humans see as important, and then the values that the workplace see as important. Our job as teachers is to encourage children to value their own va

WK 6: Media Today's Manaiakalani  Kaupapa word was Connected. Being connected allows learners to share beyond the classroom walls. It is important for students to have the opportunity to connect with others however it is also important for teachers to be connected. In today's digital world we are so lucky to have access to so many platforms that allow us to connect; Twitter, Facebook, Youtube and many more.  How to live stream: Live streaming opens up how schools can connect with the wider community and whanua across the country and world. Now Great Aunty Jane can watch Little Johnny in his school cross country.  Making a Youtube Playlist: This tool can avoid children from falling down the rabbit hole that is YOUTUBE! Use the small three dots and save to a created playlist. This link can then be embedded and shared. Check out my first Youtube Playlist at my Information Report Site for kids. Google Drawings: Giving Instructions in a text box outside of