This morning we learned about ubiquitous learning. I liked the idea that learning can continue especially if I had a reliever in my hub they could follow on with the same learning programme. It definitely makes it easier when we go into lockdown. Students are able to use our class site outside of the normal classroom. I am currently working on this site so that we can use it more. At the moment I try to use Screencastify to record tutorials for my students. This works really well as it has many great features. My students have also learned to use this tool through Manaiakalani and also recording assembly videos after lockdown last year. I have also noticed that many of the students I get in my hub each year have lower reading and writing levels than the previous year. It would be great to see how the summer blogging programme makes a difference to this summer slump.
Today I have been reflecting on how many opportunities I have for my students to rewind their learning. At the moment they don't have a lot of ways to do this. I use screencastify to explain how to use certain tools but that is the extent of it. It will be interesting to see what else I can create using this extension to benefit my student's independent learning. I should also be able to achieve this through multi-modal learning on google sites. This is due to the fact that they will have access to resources such as videos and images at the touch of a button. A site I am creating at moment is the next terms inquiry on financial literacy. We will be looking at Banqer as well as other online resources. I found a Manaiakalani resource on buying online which will be great for my students as they will start to shop online soon. Below is a screencastify of what I could use on my site.
It was great for me to use and work on a chromebook. This means that I can better support my learners on their chromebook. Doing the DFI dig on a hub chromebook was a good way to see how to use a chromebook as I have never really used one myself. I also want to get my students to have a go next week as I imagine there will be a few things they may not know how to do yet.
During this lockdown, I felt better prepared to work with my students. I had a task check-in sheet so both my students and I knew what learning had been completed. I was able to use google forms to successfully collect information from whānau about internet and device access etc. I want to use my class site more in our classroom learning so that my students are better equipped if we do have to lockdown again. This is one area I would say some of my students struggled with. Using it during class time means they will already know how to use it to its full extent.
Screencastufy of Smart Money- Buying Online below:
Jess,
ReplyDeleteGoing through the Smart Money Cybersmart resources to go with your Financial Literacy unit is great. Being able to integrate Cybersmart like this is the ultimate.
Cheryl
Well done for todays mahi Jess. It's all a process so spending the time and adding in little extras in terms of rewindable content will eventually provide your students with an amazing opportunity for self directed learning and give them some agency in how they want to learn. Keep it up!
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