Final Reflection & My journey throughout EDCI 336 As we reach the end of our time in EDCI 336, this week was dedicated to a “sketchnote” synthesis, where we created a visual map of our learning process using our own pedagogical and teaching insights; digital tools/resources; and ethical and personal considerations we’ve explored and discussed […]
Read more "Weekly Reflection #10"I found this week’s topic for EDCI 336 to be super relevant as I prepare for my upcoming practicum at Lansdowne Middle School. We talked less about the “how-to” instructional side of technology and more about the ethics of online life, like privacy, digital footprints, and how we can stay safe as both teachers and […]
Read more "Weekly Reflection #9"This week we talked about moving away from more traditional, structured and organized lessons to the authentic, user-focused model of the EdCamp. I really liked that instead of being passive listeners of a lecture, we as a class got to create and design our own learning, picking the themes that were most relevant to each […]
Read more "Weekly Reflection #8"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 […]
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