{"id":33093,"date":"2024-12-13T05:45:26","date_gmt":"2024-12-13T05:45:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bookcreator.com\/?p=33093"},"modified":"2024-12-11T19:46:37","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T19:46:37","slug":"ambassador-spotlight-kylie-stanley","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bookcreator.com\/2024\/12\/ambassador-spotlight-kylie-stanley\/","title":{"rendered":"Ambassador Spotlight: Kylie Stanley"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Kylie<\/span>
At Book Creator, we believe in celebrating the educators who inspire and innovate within their classrooms.<\/div>
Each week, we feature a dedicated Book Creator Ambassador who has made a significant impact in the field of education. This week, we're thrilled to introduce you to Kylie Stanley.<\/div>

Position:<\/strong> Educator & Digital Learning Specialist
\nSchool:<\/strong> Yaldhurst School T\u014dtara T\u016bkaha, Christchurch, New Zealand
\nYears as an Educator:<\/strong> 10
\nFun\/Zany\/Interesting fact:<\/strong> Famous for mixing up her metaphors like, \u201cthey fell into a cravat\u201d or, \u201cIt\u2019s going straight as a whistle\u201d.
\nFavorite Book Creator Feature<\/strong>: All the features that allow voice interaction.<\/p><\/div>

Memorable moments and visual elements<\/h2>\n

One of my most memorable and impactful experiences with Book Creator was using it to teach te reo M\u0101ori, the indigenous language of Aotearoa New Zealand and one of the country's three official languages, alongside English and New Zealand Sign Language.<\/p>\n

In New Zealand, it is customary to introduce ourselves during gatherings through a mihimihi\u2014a structured, culturally significant introduction that acknowledges our ancestry, heritage, and place of belonging.<\/p>\n

Using Book Creator, I guided my students through the process of crafting their mihimihi, starting with learning the traditional structure and appropriate use of te reo M\u0101ori phrases. The platform's user-friendly interface allowed students to create a digital version of their mihimihi, incorporating voice recordings, images, and text. This multimodal approach catered to diverse learning styles and provided a safe space for students to practice their pronunciation and refine their introductions.<\/p><\/div>

Blending traditional M\u0101ori practices with modern digital tools highlighted the power of technology to amplify indigenous voices and preserve cultural traditions.<\/div>Kylie Stanley<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/blockquote>

The voice recording feature was particularly powerful\u2014it gave students the opportunity to speak their mihimihi aloud, hear themselves, and build confidence in using te reo M\u0101ori. For many students, this was their first experience speaking the language in a meaningful context. The ability to play back and share their recordings helped them develop a deeper connection to their identity and heritage, while also fostering a sense of pride in their cultural roots.<\/p>\n

Once completed, students presented their digital mihimihi to the class and, in some cases, to the wider school community during cultural events. This experience not only reinforced their learning but also strengthened their sense of belonging within the school environment. It encouraged them to see their culture as something to be celebrated and shared.<\/p><\/div>