Digital Fluency Intensive - Day 9 - External Recognition
1. What did I learn that increased my understanding of Manaiakalani kaupapa and pedagogy?
This DFI has shifted my thinking on the use of digital technologies by providing me with a cognitive framework within which to place and scaffold it.
More importantly, it has helped me shift the conceptual base of the Manaiakalani kaupapa and pedagogy into the concrete, authentic and actual.
2. What did I learn that could improve my confidence, capability or workflow as a professional?
Through the knowledgeable use of digital technology, the effectiveness and efficiency of classroom programmes can be enhanced.
3. What did I learn that could be used with my learners?
My kete overflows. The real issue is striking while the iron is hot and embedding this new matauranga within my classroom programme. Teachers are always time poor, however, time needs to be factored in by schools to give teachers the capacity to plan implementation.
4. What did I learn that could improve my confidence, capability or workflow in my personal life?
Engaging with digital technologies may appear daunting to some but with a little effort, and myth busting, one can gain great benefits, in both personal and professional life, through their use.
