Week 8 DFI

Today we focussed on computational thinking and the digital curriculum. It was great to have a chance to explore some of the computational resources that are out there. In particular, I would like to explore Kia Takatū more. 

Looking at the future of technology and what is already starting to happen was quite interesting. Looking at the Moral machine was strange. To think that a driverless car may have to make life and death decisions when something goes wrong is crazy and brings up a lot of questions. How do they programme a car to make those decisions? Whose moral compass do they compare it to? How does it judge who is 'more important'? Should a driverless car be set to protect its passengers? I am pleased I am not the one needing to make those decisions!

For the making part of today, I looked at Scratch and how it could be integrated across the curriculum. I had used Scratch a couple of times before today so did not know much about it. I enjoyed learning how you can get the sprite to draw shapes and the different ways you could use this with the children's learning. Below are some of the shapes I made on Scratch.





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  1. Mrs Rachael HeffermanSeptember 17, 2020 at 1:27 AM

    There really is so much to think about!! I agree with you on the moral machine - it was quite bizarre thinking that the rate technology is developing that this could maybe not be that far away. I had a play on Scratch too - our seniors have been using it for mapping and giving directions which has really engaged them in this learning - very cool.

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  2. Latham MartinSeptember 17, 2020 at 6:35 PM

    Kia ora Talei,

    Well done on the work today! I really enjoyed spending time with you in the small bubble working with Scratch through a maths focus. The Moral Machine activity sure is thought provoking and encourages you to think critically about the speed and changes within technology - and how it impacts ethical and moral choices. You have made some amazing connections with how this may impact you and your thinking.

    Keep up the great reflective blogging, Talei.

    Latham

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