DT With Mrs B

This week's Prompt: Questions: 1. What are the benefits of gamification in the classroom? 2. Do you currently incorporate gamification without digital technologies? If yes, how do you do it? 3. Could you leverage digital technology tools for the gamification of a classroom activity? If possible, how would you implement this? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section below:

Kia ora fellow educators and tech enthusiasts! Gather 'round because I've got an epic tale to spin about last week's production madness at our school. Yup, we're diving into the whirlwind of creativity and chaos that was our rendition of High School Musical. So, buckle up, 'cause it's about to get dramatic – in the best way possible! Picture this: a vibrant theatre in town, pulsating with excitement, as we unleashed the magic of High School Musical upon the world. With over 100 talented students in the mix, we were practically bursting with energy. Now, you might be wondering, "What does this have to do with digital tech?" Hang tight, my friend – we're getting there. My mission? Crafting the ultimate set that not only screamed "wild high school vibes" but also served as a playground for our sensational live band. Here's where the tech twist comes in – we got our hands on this two-story structure that screamed "stairwell in a scho...

  In the Mindful Minute Segment, I will share a video (probably from Youtube) that  is themed around digital technologies.  Once viewed, teachers are prompted to ponder the implications of the content for students.   Finally, teachers are urged to consider ONE CHANGE that they can make to their practice that aligns with the thinking in the video, to impact student learning. This week's Prompt: Source:  Education Gazette - Tukutuku Korero Questions: What does it mean by students being creators as opposed to users? Are we doing this in our current programmes? What are the soft skills that are mentioned in the clip?   In what ways do we support our students with growing these skills? Is there one thing I could change to support student growth in these areas? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section below:

  In the Mindful Minute Segment, I will share a video (probably from Youtube) that  is themed around digital technologies.  Once viewed, teachers are prompted to ponder the implications of the content for students.   Finally, teachers are urged to consider ONE CHANGE that they can make to their practice that aligns with the thinking in the video, to impact student learning. This week's Prompt: Source:  @teachwithit7292 Questions: How is the workforce going to be different for our students?   Are we doing enough? Is there one thing I could change to support student growth in digital literacy? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comment section below: