DFI Day 2.
These are the takeaway learnings from today for me.(1) Google Keep
I am already a user, but it was good to put the extension/shortcut for Google Keep onto the toolbar. I also saw the potential of using the shortcut to capture links or Photos or even translating screenshots of text into text. This function would be great for my NCEA L3 Statistics class for finding referencing research is sometimes in a PDF (or other) format. I have also now started labeling and organising/archiving my notes into folders.
(2) Gmail
I am now looking at removing boomerang as the scheduler seems to have all the functions I require.
(3) Calendar
I have now set my work calendar to view over 5 days instead of 7. This is handy for school to show more on the screen. A good reminder was demonstrated in setting up online meetings. I have used this function before but not in 2021.
(4) Bookmarking Tabs
Another function I use regularly. The shortcuts to save pages were helpful to increase speed and ease of use.
(5) Recording meetings
We were asked to look at a blog Link to Blog. Then we paired up and shared a little about what we read in the blog, what was the intent of the teacher, and what did readers of the blogs say. In GoogleMeet, this conversation was recorded and is embedded below. Thanks to Kerry for her support. I have recorded meetings before but not embedded onto another document. So new learning here.
Kia ora Hamish,
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear there were some new learnings and reminders of things you already new in the day. Boomerang was a great tool when it came out, but yes, I now think that most of the functions have become embedded in Gmail - this often happens with really great add ons or extensions. Google realises how great they are and incorporate them into their products! I think Google Keep is a fantastic tool for students - especially in accessing text from PDF's or text books in an easy process that they can then manipulate on their device.
Thanks for sharing your reflection on the day.
Vicki
Hi Hamish
ReplyDeleteI think the teacher you are referring to in your reflection might have been Dot Apelu from Tamaki College. She's the Head of Social Sciences there. We were lucky enough to have her present at our Secondary Connect last year which followed on from her blog post. Here's the recording link if you'd like to check it out. https://sites.google.com/manaiakalani.org/manaiakalanisecondaryschoolsup/secondary-connects/social-sciences#h.ulnvam9e0ago
Thank you Kerry and Vicki.
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