Curriculum Connections: Unleashing Authentic Learning with Digital Technology

  Kia ora tātou. Ahoy, fellow digital explorers! As I sit here reviewing and wrapping up my final teaching term of 2023, it’s time to cast an eye over the digital landscapes we’ve conquered together, reflect on the learnings and set our course for 2024.  This year has been another exhilarating journey filled with opportunities to empower and support educators on their digital fluency quest. I’ve been privileged to collaborate with some amazing educators on projects that transformed classrooms into innovation hubs, as well as make many new connections with some truly digital leaders in tech. I am full of gratitude! In Term 4, the spotlight shone on supporting teachers with Book Creator, a tool that not only elevated literacy programs but also became the canvas for my regular students' technological escapades (I’ll share more on that further down). The level of enthusiasm from teachers to enhance their literacy program was out of this world, with many follow ups ending in the en...