DFI Session Two

After today's session I am feeling far more confident using some of the tools shared. One of the tools that was shared that I will take back and use with my learners is Google Hangouts. I can see this being used in guided reading sessions and with connecting with learner from other spaces. 

This is a group of us learning how to use Google Hangouts.

One of the other 'chalk and talk' blocks that we looked at was all around gmail and calendar. I learnt a few new tricks and shortcuts that should help me organise my mail and events so that I do not have to scroll through loads of emails trying to find specific ones. 

A tip that we learnt around Google calendar is looking at colleagues calendars to find a time to set up meeting or find out what they are doing at a specific time. A barrier to this is people who do not update or add all events to the calendar. I can see this as a teaching point for staff at school. 

I found today's session really informative around the Learn component of Manaiakalani, having DJ Burt speak to us and unpacking this concept opened my eyes to how Manaiakalani can support grow my learnings. 

I found this image that was included in her PPT sums things up nice and simply. 

DFI Session One

Kia ora, 

After today's first DFI session, one of the biggest takeaways was being introduced to and given an overview of Google Groups. 

I can see this being used in our team as away of carrying out discussions, sharing information and keeping up to date on things, things that would normally get lost in the sea of emails that come through on a daily basis. 

I am looking forward to sharing this learning with my team and seeing them use it to support what they are doing in the team/school.

Other thing that I found helpful throughout today's session was the overview we had on Google Doc, reminding me of different functions that I haven't used for a while or showing being given new tips on how to rework things for the better.

Overall a very productive day. 😎