DFI Day 9 - EXAM DAY

 

So Day 9 of my DFI experience was EXAM DAY! All week I was hitting the notes and practicing when I could to revise as much of what I have learned over the past 8 weeks.  It has been a very long time since I have sat a 3 hour exam lol...... suffice to say I had got just a little worked up about it all :-)

I am pleased to report that I finished the exam with about 1/2 hour to spare and answered every question.  It was a challenge but I really enjoyed it.  Going over the scenarios was a way of remembering what I had learned and jogging the memory as you worked through them.

Thank you to my facilitator Vicky Archer who has been an amazing teacher and support person throughout this journey.  Not only is she a wonder of knowledge but a very very patient person too.  Being able to share ideas and listen to others in our little digital bubble was just great, and I loved how well we got to know each other and how much at ease we all were as the weeks went on.

I have a much better grasp on the Manaiakalani Kaupapa after listening to Dorothy each week introduce all the concepts and have a real appreciation on the impact this has had on our school, our teachers and our students learning.  Digital technology is ever-changing and Manaiakalani work so hard to keep everyone up with the latest info.

Upon reflection of the past 9 weeks, I was very sceptical about coming away from my office once a week and honestly thought I was way past the 'learning gag' however I am so pleased my Principal gave me the opportunity to be involved and I have gained a huge amount of knowledge, a new profound appreciation for our teachers and students and their online learning, and have met some really lovely people along the way.  My challenge to myself now, is to implement some of that new knowledge in my daily practice and to endeavour to keep up with my new Blog.   Watch this space......

I am now celebrating my new qualification earned My New DFI Badge - so proud of this and it was such fun earning it to.