DFI - Day 5 - Create a multi modal site for learners.

 

Today I made a site using the multimodal design for learning.  

Seeds were the main text, with some complementary text and some challenging text added about seeds. I also added a youtube video. The layout was based on the learn, create, share kaupapa.

DFI - Day 4 - Google My Maps

 

Today we had the opportunity to learn about Google My Maps, another amazing tool to use. I thought it was neat to be able to make layers in order to mark different areas and places. I chose our local area to practice with.

DFI - Day 3 - Media

It was interesting learning about the create side of the Manaiakalani pedagogy. The mention of us all being a lifelong kindergarten group puts a different look on the the learning aspect and makes so much sense. What an awesome way to look at it!! How being hands on makes the mind work and empowers the learners, through exploring and discovering. Its about creating with purpose, giving the kids the right to be creative in their education space.

Something that also resonated was the mention of Elwyn Richardson. It was at the kura I work at that he actually began his innovative pedagogy. Our school follows his approach, we even follow his natural environmental philosophy he influenced. By following this our school has been fortunate enough to be finalists for a Prime Minister award - for Excellence in Environmental and Sustainability Education.

Overall today was amazing!! I feel a lot more confident within myself, by having a better understanding of what DFI is and what is expected of us. 

Again we touched on more interesting tools that can make not only ourselves but also our tamariki so much more enriched when it comes to teachings and learning's.

DFI - Day 3 - Working with Shapes, Texts and Images in Google Slide

DFI - Day 2 - Creating with Meet