DFI Session 9: Revision

Today in our DFI session Dorothy talked about Ubiquitous Learning. This means our learners have the potential to be experiencing high-quality learning experiences even when the teacher is not with them. Ubiquitous carries the idea that learning takes place outside of the traditional school/classroom in the digital era. Dorothy explained that effective teaching practice alongside the power of digital technology can transform learning and teaching. This means connecting young people with their own device + a learning programme designed by an effective teacher should be having a very different learning experience. Dorothy talked about the impact of the summer learning journey. The research showed that students who blogged made gains in reading and writing than non-bloggers.

Reflecting on the Kaupapa of the Manaiakalani Programme

in light of COVID 19 and our readiness for ubiquitous learning...

What are you proud of?  I am proud of my students coming to join the Google Meet and following instructions to do their home learning. I am also proud of meeting some of the parents in Google Meet and talking about the learning that their children have been doing. Parents really appreciated the work teachers do.

What do you regret? I regret not meeting my students personally and being in the classroom to talk to them and share their worries. 

What will you be taking forward into the ‘new’ era of schooling? Integrating technology more into teaching and learning. I will focus on well being of my students and myself to have a balance between teaching, learning and taking care of ourselves.