We learned about several different programmes that could help with our workflow.
I'm really enjoying the way that the DFI programme is set up where we click another link to join a smaller group of people. I wish that I had thought of this at the start of lock down because I feel as though this could have been a great way to set up group work.
Programmes that I enjoyed:
There were several programmes that I enjoyed learning about and believe will improve my workflow. One of those was One Tab. I often leave too many tabs open that I don't need, One Tab allows you to organise your tabs and come back to them later.
I also enjoyed Mark's rundown of Hapara in our group as I realised there were other capabilities of the site that I wasn't accessing. I think that I will find the 'Unshared' folder particularly useful when finding student work.
Google keep was also a very useful tool. Especially if i'm taking photos in class for blogs. I know that they will go straight to my laptop. The Grab Image text tool is so valuable as well and something that I wish I had known about at University!
To work on for next time:
There are still some skills I need to work on such as creating an email signature.
Connecting:
It was really nice to connect with Katie a new entrant teacher at St Francis of Assisi school. Together we discussed blogging and how we have been teaching during lockdown. I have included a screenshot of our learning together.
Kia ora Helena,
ReplyDeleteIt is surprising that Universities do not have a DFI type of paper to support their students with workflow for learning and future employment.
I wonder if there are opportunities to connect with other schools through Google Meets maybe a buddy class for RE at another school?
Creating an email signature is only a five minute job however does make our emails look more professional.
The big focus for you is to teach or train your students to create their files in the right folder to start so you can see them on Hapara and not need to search for them in unshared.
Nga mihi,
Mark
Hi Mark,
DeleteThank you for your comment. We have been using Google Meets for assemblies recently. I think that a buddy class through Google Meets is a lovely idea!
Helena