Day 1: DFI - Awapuni School

The day started with group introductions, and an overview of the DFI history, which built a contextual insight and helped increase my understanding of Manaiakalani kaupapa and pedagogy. This kaupapa helped to ease my anxiety being a newbie to Google Docs. This gave me confidence that my own digital learning will continue to develop long after 9 weeks of DFI. The facilitators devised and shared smart strategies to support one's professional learning and strived to inspire collective efforts.

Navigating Chrome and Google was an experience. Setting up my user profile was fun, uploading my photo and name creating an element of professionalism. The toolbox of Docs shortcuts and tricks was enlightening for this novice. Utilising the keyboard opposed to the toolbar was very cool, for years I have watched my own children do this and I wondered how do they know that command+shift+C translates to word count or bold text translates to command+B. Pretty simple stuff. But, then came the afternoon tasks; making posters and blogs? These tasks were way beyond my skill set, hence why I am writing this piece in the evening at home. 

I realise that developing my tech knowledge and skills will enhance my new role as Learning Support Coordinator ECE. By utilising Google Docs in collaboration with our community of learners - working together productively, communicating with tamariki, and their families which will instill a sense of identity, purpose and resonate for successful learning outcomes for all.

Nga mihi
Tracy