8. Computational Thinking

Connecting with Manaiakalani - Vicki

Pedagogy and Kaupapa - Empowered

Deep Dive - Kerry

Intro to the future of tech and what it means for our tamariki
Moral machine Activity - a platform for gathering human perspective on moral decisions made by machines.
My results = https://www.moralmachine.net/results/-1712906936

• Interesting activity to consider the implications of my bias. 

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Chalk ‘n Talk - Vicki

The Digital technologies Curriculum

Intro to computational thinking and Hangarau Matihiko
Digital fluency - when and why to use specific tool to achieve a specific task or solves problems. 

Looked at a couple of exemplars...

• Local curriculum in technology using a light festival
• https://technology.tki.org.nz/Resources/Teaching-snapshots/Middle-Years-7-10/Local-curriculum-in-technology-using-a-light-festival
• Computational thinking for digital technologies: Progress outcomes, exemplars, and snapshots
• https://technology.tki.org.nz/content/download/37599/189526/file/A0224_CT_SS%207_Can%20algorithms%20be%20biased_003.pdf

Explore: Coding | Tuhi Waehere

Exploring opportunities for you to give coding a go or extending your current knowledge
Exploring Coding

Creating with Code - Binary

Hello my name is Daz 

https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1UDQINIRduEtAtKgKTrKUTltHPsnYX9L7-AgyaOtyVGo/preview

Hi my name is SS
https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1Igvqh8ULkeHsSg1xkn4lGXIGq6AzNmZaOAIFkli1hsc/preview

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What did I learn that increased my understanding of Manaiakalani kaupapa and pedagogy?

• Importancy of removing agency - implications of language choice. 
• Importance of equity to MK. 
• "Empowering studdnts to discover."

What did I learn that could improve my confidence, capability or workflow as a professional?

• Furthered understanding of DT curriculum. 
• Explored practical applications of DT curriculum. 

What did I learn that could be used with my learners?  

• Google certification process (teachers)
• Examples of computational thinking without devices. esp Binary thinking. 

What did I learn that could improve my confidence, capability or workflow in my personal life?

• Still challenging my thinking about the moral machine activity. The role of power and commerce in future AI decisions. eg Will a more expensive AI vehicle preserve your life over someone elses?
• Intersting session/