DFI Draft Digital Pepeha

Today's learning looked at the "Create" part of the learn, create, share. While we all have our own beliefs around the importance of being creative this is a key part of how students learn and make sense of their world and beyond. In my view, the creation needs to demand thinking and encourages original ideas drawing on students' prior knowledge, new knowledge, problem-solving and much more. The three key ideas of learn, create, share may happen in any order therefore students may create in order to start new learning as long as students are clear on a purpose so learning is meaningful.  Workstream ideas today explored the use of google draw and google slides along with YouTube playlists for smart work in the drive.
An important aspect of DFI for all is the understanding of the tools and pedagogy which have been selected in order maximise students' access and keeping students safe. Blogger was designed to teach students to the online platform with the security of dashboard and administration while students focus on being cyber smart. As a principal our duty of care for our learners is important and the rationale behind this decision is crucial for teachers, students and whanau.