DFI Session 8 - EMPOWERMENT 10 May 2019
A Manaiakalani expression for "Student Agency"
Why use digital technologies in the school?
Not merely a "tool." Otherwise much cheaper to use a pencil and exercise book. Digital devices open up a world that can significantly make a difference to people with low incomes who battle against all the problems of making ends meet from an educational, health, diet, educational challenges of being successful in society.
Today's Reflections:
- What did I learn that increased my understanding of Manaiakalani kaupapa and pedagogy?
Dorothy's presentation was awesome. Clearly outlines the Why Manaiakalani? "Empowering" learners from low socio-economic backgrounds through the connectedness, visibility and ubiquity of the digital world. Manaiakalani supports whanau getting through the barriers through cost restraints.
- What did I learn that could improve my confidence, capability or workflow as a professional?
Need to spend about 20 minutes per day practicing the new learning. Take the plunge with doing Google Level 1.
- What did I learn that could be used with my learners?
As I am not in a classroom teaching role I am more able to articulate the key principles around Manaiakalani with local school leaders and teachers.
- What did I learn that could improve my confidence, capability or workflow in my personal life?
With a Down Syndrome grandson I would like to utilise Co-Spaces to create social stories for him to learn how to cope with challenges he faces. For example what to do when he finds himself getting anxious during a school assembly with lots of noise and people going here and there in order to avoid him lashing out at others around him.
