Kia ora anō koutou,
Ko Camille tōku ingoa. Nau mai, hoki mai ki taku huarahi ako.
“Dealing with Data” was the objective with two main takeaway learnings being Google Forms and Google Sheets.
Although I have used Google Forms before for quick and easy surveys, I found enjoyment in “prettying” my form up. During this part of the task I was able to think of ways I could make forms and quizzes for my new entrant class. With the use of visuals these types of interactive tasks will support my aakonga in their learning.
Having has past experience in using Microsoft Exel, the transition to Google Sheets has been an easy one. I often use sheets when collecting and storing the data I collect from my aakonga. Today’s refresh was nice to revisit some of those filing cabinets that haven’t been opened for a while. Always appreciate revision. The filters and customisation are awesome for quick reference and I shall be using those shortcuts from now on, especially for quick reference.
For our Google Sheets activity we had to collect, display, and analyse the data. Below are my findings.
This is Hēmi’s blogging data. He attends Te Kura Amorangi o Whakawātea.
I have looked at the range of Hēmi’s blogging between 2022 – 2026. I noticed that the initial years (2022-2023) display a maximum of 2 blogs per month, however, in the years 2024-2025 there have been significant increases in the number of blogs per month, albeit inconsistent. There are many possible factors that could explain why Hēmi’s blog posts were fewer from 2022-2023, however, my hypothesis is that blogging for Hēmi may have been introduced around 2022. The likelihood of not understanding what blogging was and its use is increased and with the further development of skills and understanding so has Hēmi’s blogging posts.
As we can see already, Hēmi has increased his March blogging from 2 to 3 blogs which indicates that it is highly likely that Hēmi will continue to increase his blog posts. It would be good to return to Hēmi’s blog in December to see if my prediction is correct.
For myself, the continued emphasis on collaborative learning is paramount for the Manaiakalani kaupapa and pedagogy which aligns with my personal pedegogy. Creating safe, caring, and trusting environments for all aakonga to have the ability to take risks, share their thinking and learning and have pride in all they do. I love that the Manaiakalani kaupapa aligns with me as a person.
Kei whea mai koutou ngaa kaiwhakahaere o DFI.
Thank you all DFI coaches
Kia ora Camille, one of my favourite things to do is ‘pretty’ up the various Google mediums we have to work with. I find your analysis of the blogging quite in-depth! I find your approach to the teaching profession inspirational e hoa, and I appreciate working alongside you. Ngā mihi, Hinekoia
Kia ora anō e hoa. Kaatahi au ka aata pānui i tēnei karere. Sorry it’s taken forever to actually read your reply and thank you for such kind words. I too like to pretty things up and with the tools and skills we have been, are, and will be gaining from DFI we are now able to do a whole lot more than prior to DFI, HUROO! I appreciate your work ethic in and out of kura and know our tamariki are blessed and in safe, and very capable hands with you as their kaiako. Ngaa mihi nui, Camille.