Gaming & Computational Thinking This week’s focus on computational thinking and gaming initially felt like stepping outside of my usual comfort zone for sure, but I did realize how closely coding, artificial intelligence, storytelling and narrative are all connected. Computational thinking is fundamentally about breaking down complicated problems into smaller, more manageable steps. In English, […]
Read more "Weekly Reflection #7"Inclusion & Designing with Intentionality This week I read about/explored the high-level ethics of AI use and what its impact means for students, teachers, and the education system as a whole. Specifically, Assistive Technology (AT) and Intentional Design in Education. It made me realize that if a classroom resource or tool isn’t accessible, it’s not […]
Read more "Weekly Reflection #6"This week felt pretty practical and relatable. After reflecting on the ‘double-edged sword’ of generative AI in my Reflection #3 and getting to see and experience in person the technological innovation happening at PSII that I reflected on in Reflection #4, it was interesting to spend time this week in Zoom sessions that looked at […]
Read more "Weekly Reflection #5"Video Credit: TEDx Talks via Youtube This week we got the opportunity to see and visit the Pacific School of Innovation and Inquiry (PSII) in downtown Victoria. It was awesome to get to talk to and have a tour from the founder, Jeff Hopkins, and to learn all about what makes PSII different. We learned […]
Read more "Weekly Reflection #4"Video Credit: KI-Campus on YouTube This week we looked at the “double-edged sword” of generative AI. When I did my own research, I found that the attached video above really stuck with me in relation to the topics that the videos this week talked about/summarised. The tension educators are feeling right now and what we […]
Read more "Weekly Reflection #3"Image Credit: Cristina Glebova on Unsplash EDCI 336, Post #2 Video Credit: Rachel Mainero on YouTube This week’s readings focused a lot on the ‘why’ and ‘how’ of digital teaching and instruction, and how we as educators can find stronger and more comprehensive ways to use online learning. A large takeaway for me personally was […]
Read more "Weekly Reflection #2"Image Credit: Jess Bailey Creative Commons (CC) EDCI 336, Post #1 This week, we watched Jeff Hopkins’ TEDx talk and the documentary Most Likely to Succeed, which sparked a lot of discussion in our breakout rooms about what it actually means to be a teacher. As a teacher candidate, I’ve been thinking a lot about […]
Read more "Weekly Reflection #1"The Learning Curve: Is Kahoot a Classroom Game-Changer or Just a Distraction? Anyone who’s spent time in a modern-day classroom knows the sound of that upbeat, slightly frantic lobby music that signals a Kahoot game is about to begin. It’s a sound that usually triggers immediate focus (and sometimes a little bit of confusion or […]
Read more "EdTech Inquiry – Assignment 2: Educational Technology Resource Development"Inquiry QuestionHow can I use digital design tools to create a semester-long zine that captures the genuine authenticity of a physical scrapbook? Image Credit: Digitally Designed on Canva. Week One – Beginning Stages of Digital Scrapbook / Hybrid Zine Image Credit: Digitally Designed on Canva. Paper → Digital I’ve missed having the time and opportunity […]
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