DFI 9 Revision and the EXAM - 18/09/2020

 The big day has arrived. I was feeling nervous - mainly about the unknown really - how to get onto the exam platform - what the questions and scenarios would be like. The nerves were zipping around. 

I was blocked from entering the exam - more nerves!

15 minutes later, after a walk around, I tried again.  Success!

I felt like the multi choice questions went OK - There were a few that I second guessed myself on though?

I panicked during the initial stages of the 11 scenario questions - relaxing into these would have been a much smarter thing to do.  There were a few tasks and scenarios that I forgot to pushed the review later button for -and was not able to go back and fix these up unfotunately. 

When I got the chance to review questions - they suddenly looked clearer - so having that opportunity was great.

I submitted the exam at the end - however I'm not sure if that worked  - as it said that it crashed - then it started glitching, trying to redirect me to the exam - I really hope that submitting it actually sent it - or else I will feel robbed.

Done and dusted DFI - What a ride - 
I can definitely say I have learnt plenty - I have taken lots back to the classroom - feel more confident with Google - there is still much to learn -  to evolve with.

Thanks to Dorothy, Kelsey and the rest of the facilitaion team!!

DFI Session 8 - Computational Thinking - 11/09/2020

 Computional Thinking.

Using devices is not Empowering - Having Agency over your learning is using devices to create something after having learnt how to use the App.

Coding is a very important thing for our students to be using and Creating with - as these skills will be ones they need to have in the future and in the now.

I enjoyed the Kia Takatu programme - the lessons on this site are clear and interesting - not too long. I will continue to work through these lessons.

Coding practice was fun to play around with - I will work with my students next week on scratch to see where their skill levels are at.

I need to look at the videos on the Google Exam to gain insights and figure  out what  that entails for next weeks session. I have booked into an 8:30 pm session as this was the earliest. I need to figure out how to reschedule this to be on demand - When is the latest I am allowed to do this?  It seems like the end is nigh for DFI  - I have learnt plenty - but also realise there is lots I missed and need to keep working at.

Looking forward to the EXAM !!!

DFI Session 7 - DEVICES - 4th September 2020.

 Manaiakalani 1:1 Devices ideology - There needs to be equity for all with IPads and Chromebooks - This makes life better and easier. 

We learnt about the background of device use over the last 10+ years. Why  Cybersafety  is important - Smart and Secure. New students to Cybersafety need specific lessons around this to make sure they are consistently aware of the Kaupapa - Empower our learners with the Kawa of care.

The different shortcuts we learnt are helpful in quickly doing tasks and making thinhs happen.

Short cut keys guide =  Ctrl /  gives you a range of helpful tips

Screen Castify Recording = Cyber Smart Values  

Screen Castify Recording = Manaiakalani Cybersmart Components.

I enjoyed experimenting with Explain Everything   - It was a fun, fast way of creating and using ideas.

I did get a bit lost with the Blogger component at the end there Kelsey - Maybe you can walk me through that later on?

It was very interesting being in the shoes of our learners - seeing and feeling what it is like to be on these devices. The tips and shortcuts are something I will be sharing on Monday morning.