I came out the class like a stunned Mullet... happy but stunned. I think the fast pace of the day is what took me aback. Thank goodness for Kerri and Vanessa's notes, I say. A bit of homework will help me to finish all my requirement for DFI, and I think I will have to do a bit of work in the holidays.
I was actually surprised about how much I knew, and how much I could accomplish using Doc and Blogging.
Because I don't teach, I found myself falling behind in the digital world, especially now that we have Google Teachers in Tautoro. So enrolling in DFI will help me to catch up with my teacher's lingo as well as support me with Governance and Management decisions that will help to Future Focus our school.
As for learning and understanding Manaiakalani kaupapa and pedagogy, I am totally into it.
When I first visited Point England School in 2013, I knew I wanted in. I wanted to be an innovative teacher for my students. I wanted to be less of a micromanager and more of a facilitator, who could create a learning environment where students could take more risks with their learning and where students would enjoy learning and wanted more of it. I wanted to bring back passion to all of my students' eyes.
Now I'm a Principal, I am creating a school, where all of its teachers have that same understanding - "use your passion to light the eyes up."
My learners are slightly different as I have our BOT and teachers/staff with the students. My learners are the school leaders - Senior and Middle Management. I think if I use these google tools more, I will gain more confidence which will rub off onto the staff and especially the teaching staff. This knowledge will eventually trickle down to our students.
When I first visited Point England School in 2013, I knew I wanted in. I wanted to be an innovative teacher for my students. I wanted to be less of a micromanager and more of a facilitator, who could create a learning environment where students could take more risks with their learning and where students would enjoy learning and wanted more of it. I wanted to bring back passion to all of my students' eyes.Now I'm a Principal, I am creating a school, where all of its teachers have that same understanding - "use your passion to light the eyes up."
My learners are slightly different as I have our BOT and teachers/staff with the students. My learners are the school leaders - Senior and Middle Management. I think if I use these google tools more, I will gain more confidence which will rub off onto the staff and especially the teaching staff. This knowledge will eventually trickle down to our students.
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