Week 1 DFI

Such a jam packed session! Clearly I am going to need to have my wits about me to keep up with the fast pace. Unfortunately I'd only manage to glance at the agenda very late the evening prior - not helpful at all.

I discovered that the language being used was not familiar to me and phrases such as digital sandpit and omnibox were just the first hurdle as I was all thumbs trying to navigate tabs and links.

I am very much reminded of how the unprepared or struggling, or ESOL pupil in my class must feel when all other students appear to know what they are doing and the teaching pace and language is beyond them. Frustration, embarrassment and the fight or flight response kicks in or rather retreat or slam the laptop closed!

 Note to self :
1. Reminder to check everyone in my class understands tricky words or phrases before we begin.
2. Familiarise with upcoming DFI agenda beforehand (here's hoping this makes a difference).

Actions

• Created a grid without lines for an activity on Learning from Home classroom slides
• Talk to text 
• Begun to tidy up some folders