Digital tech/Hurumanu

Title:               Digital tech / Hurumanu
Name: Aisa	Teachers: Misses Shehata & Mr Carter			Date: 12th August
VALUES / SKILLS
Year 8 Graduate Profile Highlight the parts of the Profile you are now doing on a regular basis	Commitment	Achievement	Resilience	Respect	Skills
	In your reflection think about how you displayed the CARR values and what curriculum skills you learnt.
People Smart I listen to understand people’s ideas and opinions I can work successfully with others I understand how my feelings and actions can affect others I act responsibly even when no one is watching I can give useful feedback to others I take responsibility for my own actions I am an outstander – I choose to help others who are having a difficult time  Active Learner I am a curious learner – I ask questions I use feedback to improve my learning I have a growth mindset I know what my next steps are I share my ideas and point of view with different people Learning Smart I am organised and have everything that is needed for my learning I complete my work in the time I’m given I am punctual by being in the right place at the right time I manage my emotions when I am frustrated or challenged I ask for help when I don’t understand what to do Thinking Smart I can reflect on my learning I understand others’ opinions and ideas I can think critically I can think creatively  Cyber Smart I use the internet and devices in a safe way I can be trusted to use my device for the task I am meant to be doing I can use digital tools creatively I can use digital tools for different purposes	What we did: We have been blogging We have been playing a game called scratch We have been creating games. We have been creating apps. Throughout the term we have been doing Digital tech for Hurumanu. Ds and Sh have been working together. We got use robots and play around with them. We have been researching about the Environment and how to keep it safe. We have also been using apps, games and other online activities to show the world why we look after the environment. What we are making is a robot. What we are also doing is creating a maze filled with rubbish and what the robot does, is that it goes around and collects the rubbish. In digital tech, we have also been creating apps, games and using sphero robots. A sphero is a type of robot you can control from a device.
	What I learned: I have learned how to use a sphero. I have learned, why animals are dying. I have learned how to create an app. I have learned how to use a game app. I have learned about, the Environment.
	What I enjoyed: I enjoyed playing around and learning how to use robots and sphero’s. I enjoyed researching about the environment. I enjoyed making a maze. I enjoyed being in a group with my friends. I enjoyed learning things and how to use technology. I enjoyed being creative in digital tech by making stuff.
	What I found difficult: Creating game then exit and it does not save. Making the maze. I find it difficult when I don’t have the right equipment to use. When I don’t know what to do.

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