DFI - Day 2 - 2019

I felt more confident during the session today and I think it was because I knew a little bit about what was being presented. The things that I learnt was the finer details. There were a number of apps like Google Keep that looks as though it would be useful.

There are definitely ways of using Google that will make my workflow better. I have used Google Calendars and there are some features that will make it more efficient to use.

Having the New Entrant class, Year 1 and 2, I think this session is more beneficial for me rather than my students. Working with other colleagues to video a Google Hangout was a big learning curve and it was new for all of us, so didn't feel out of my depth. Thank you ladies for your encouragement.

DFI 2019 Day 1

Today was a very inspiring day because I heard and learnt about the beginings of The Manaikalani Outreach Programme which began in 2000. Lots of things were happening behind the scenes to get this "Outreach " up and running. What an amazing initiative this has been.

I learnt a lot today about Google and knowing this, should make me understand what the students are learning and ways I can use this in my teaching.
I managed to make a poster for Kokatahi's pet day, using some of the tools we worked with today.

I will go back to today's agenda and refresh myself on what was presented. The facilitators did and amazing job keeping things on track and I found I needed quite a bit of assistance to complete some of the tasks. Being the Junior Class teacher, I have not had enough practise to become au fait with some of these tasks, but look forward to becoming more confident and competent over the next eight sessions.