Te Kete Ako

Cultural Context: Te Tiriti o Waitangi and Digital Equity

The principle of tino rangatiratanga (self-determination) in the digital context means all ākonga (students) should have equal access to technology and the skills to use it effectively. This resource embraces:

Tikanga Considerations: When using Chromebooks, remember to respect tikanga Māori by:

Chromebook Essentials for Learning

Activity 1: Chromebook Navigation Challenge

Complete these tasks to build your Chromebook skills:

  1. Take a screenshot and save it to your Google Drive
  2. Bookmark three educational websites in Māori language
  3. Use the built-in screen reader to listen to a webpage
  4. Share a document with a classmate using Google Drive

Accessibility Features Explorer

Try these Chromebook accessibility tools:

  • High contrast mode
  • Screen magnifier
  • On-screen keyboard
  • Speech-to-text dictation

Reflection: Which feature would be most helpful for someone with visual impairments? Why?

Activity 2: Digital Equity Investigation

Research these questions in pairs:

  1. What percentage of New Zealand homes have reliable internet access?
  2. How does internet access differ between urban and rural areas?
  3. What initiatives exist to improve digital equity in Aotearoa?
  4. How could our school improve digital access for all students?

Present your findings as a simple Google Slides presentation (3 slides maximum).

Assessment Rubric

Criteria Emerging (1-2) Developing (3-4) Proficient (5-6)
Chromebook Skills Can perform basic functions with guidance Can perform most functions independently Can teach others advanced functions
Digital Equity Understanding Can identify basic equity issues Can explain equity issues with examples Can propose solutions to equity challenges
Cultural Considerations Aware of basic tikanga in digital spaces Applies tikanga appropriately in digital work Can explain why digital tikanga matters
Accessibility Awareness Can use basic accessibility tools Can create accessible digital content Can evaluate and improve content accessibility

Self-Checklist

Extension Activities

Digital Leaders Challenge

Become a Chromebook expert and:

  1. Create a tutorial video for younger students
  2. Interview a community member about their digital access experiences
  3. Design a poster promoting digital inclusion
  4. Research Māori-led tech initiatives in Aotearoa

Accessibility Audit

Evaluate a school website or app for:

Present your findings and recommendations.

Teacher Implementation Notes

Timing: This unit can be completed in 4-6 lessons depending on depth.

Differentiation:

Cultural Connections:

Assessment Options:

Resources and References

Recommended Websites:

Further Reading: