Create was the focus today for the Manaiakalani Pedagogy, led by Dorothy. The main idea is that our disengaged learners are given the power to create which leads them to become better problem solvers, collaborators and communicators.
Gerhard talked us through YouTube and creating our own channel and creating a playlist and Kent spoke about Live Streaming on YouTube. Gerhard made this look easy and I'm looking forward to building my own playlist now that I have created my own channel. I can use this in my classroom with the Activ Board, for example with Go Noodle and "Fun Fridays" when we play music while the students are working, and for endless other possibilities.
Maria then took us through a quick Chalk n'Talk about creating using Google Draw. Maria's presentation was easy to follow and I can see how I could use this professionally when creating infographics, charts, etc.
We then broke into our digital bubbles to create our own About Me button for the side bar of our blog using Google Draw. This was confusing to begin with, but it was fun to tu-tu around with the features available. My creation is embedded below.
Gerhard then took us through a quick Chalk n'Talk on Google Slides. Next we had the opportunity to break into smaller groups where our greatest need was (Google Draw, Google Slides or YouTube). I decided to explore Google Slides further and I now feel a lot more confident using this App in my planning, classroom organisation, etc.
After lunch we were able to get creative in smaller groups with something that interested us. I went into Dorothy's group to learn how to develop my own personal slide deck theme. Unfortunately I was unable to keep up with her and didn't come away with anything I'd created which was disappointing.
Kia ora Michelle,
ReplyDeleteGreat to read you have found the creating so worthwhile.
The good thing about rewindable content is that if you do get left behind you can always go back and go over it again.
Maria
Kia ora Maria, yes this is true. Thanks for making me feel comfortable in your small group session on Google Slides. I liked how you asked everyone what they wanted to know and then went about answering these questions in a clear manner. You were very helpful.
DeleteKia ora anō Michelle,
ReplyDeleteGreat to see you posted your 'About Me' Google Drawing, no doubt embedding is a walk in park. Tomorrow is DFI data day, so should be a good session.
Hei āpōpō.
Ngā mihi
Makaore
Thank you, Makaore. Did you notice that I used that font Lexend in my 'About Me' Google Drawing? Hmmm...I'm not sure if anything I'm doing is a walk in the park but I'm getting there. I'm looking forward to tomorrow's session. See you then.
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