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A key element of the Manaiakalani kaupapa and pedagogy is the term 'Visible'. It is one of the four floor boards that strengthens the Manaiakalani Way. 'Visible' emphasises making Teaching and Learning Visible to all. It takes away the 'guessing' factor where successful learners are those who could 'read' their teachers minds or provide the 'right' answer. This 'colonial' capital model of the past is well and truly exposed.
Being successful in schools now, is about taking away the 'maze' effect and pushing the doors open wide for all to participate, grow and strengthen. Visibility in learning for teachers, students and whānau is a means to do this. Visibility must be part of the default system that provides learners and teachers with all the tools, information, assessments, outcomes, systems and processes for all to be successful.
Manaiakalani kaupapa energises this process by harnessing the power of technology, growing everyones knowledge, understanding, access and use of it.
What did I learn?
I was able to create a simple site for Tautai o le Moana- Navigators/Wayfinders of the Ocean. On this site I wanted to share the learnings we have gained through this kaupapa in strengthening leadership capabilities to improve outcomes for Pasifika Learners and provide access to others to learn more about the journey in order to improve their own.
Google sites is definitely user- friendly and has helped me to give this kaupapa more visibility.
The key to this success for me was in the planning and organisation before hand. Kerry's 'Deep Dive' was an excellent opportunity to see beneath the first layer and ensure the planning stage was well thought through. In the planning stage the focus on the 'developer' understanding the purpose of the site, and the audience is crucial. The pages that follow and what each would provide need to be thoughtful and purposeful. It is during the planning stage these become more visible to the developer.
The site itself will change. I have become more aware of the need to shift from behavioural engagement of the users - where they can log in have a look, gather some information and then leave the site; to engaging them cognitively to question their thinking and actions ultimately leading to them acting on their ideas for change.
I'll continue to develop my Sites with the aim of connecting them to the NZPPA Website for a public audience.
Kia ora Helen,
ReplyDeleteWhat a great reflective post - I feel like you really captured the day! I can see that your site is going to be a really valuable resource. Todays session where we continue to work on our sites will be really useful for you I'm sure.
Ngā mihi nui
Vicki
Kia orāna Helen,
ReplyDeleteYour site looks like it will become a great resource to be able to use for your work. I like the simplicity and the structure you have created so far. You will be able to link your site from others such as the PPTA site.
Ngā mihi,
Maria
Hi Helen
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the opportunity to view your site. I agree that site is a user friendly tool to use.
Kia ora Helen, I really enjoyed reading about your reflections re: creating a class site. Yes, planning is integral in ensuring we capture our audience with images, like you have included, that reflect our learners as well as containing easily accessible content that is only 1 or 2 clicks away.
ReplyDeleteKia ora Helen
ReplyDeleteI am a little late to respond to this blog post but I did want to stop by and thank you for your reflections on the Manaiakalani kaupapa of Visibility. I am wondering what your ongoing thoughts are as you plan for Term 2 and the work you are doing, and what this will look like in your context. I was very keen to explore the site you have begun and, as others before me have mentioned, I would love to see it completed as I am sure many teachers would appreciate using it.
Best wishes
Dorothy