Hello, Welcome To Week Six! This week, I took a different approach to my ASL learning journey. Unfortunately, I lost my original written draft, but no matter, I’m now reporting to you live on how the process went! As you might have guessed from my title, I used TikTok as my primary learning resource. Typically, TikTok is my go-to app for entertainment, something I use to relax and unwind (as I’ve mentioned in a previous post, I tend to lose…
Hello Again, EDTC! As the Jackson 5 famously said, “A-B-C, easy as 1-2-3,” but learning the sign alphabet, and everything that comes with ASL, hasn’t always been that simple! I’m excited to share my progress with you. In my last post, I mentioned wanting to brush up on my ABCs after realizing my foundation needed some work. To build confidence and improve my speed, I decided to take a step back and focus on the basics. Being open about feeling…
Transforming Teaching: Technology and media have undeniably transformed the way the world operates, influencing how we access information, share knowledge, and communicate with one another. These societal changes have also had a massive impact on education, shaping the ways we teach and learn in the classroom. Take our EDTC class, for example; everything is done online. From engaging in weekly learning projects to communicating through blogs, Discord, and Zoom, technology is at the core of our experience. Without it, this…
Being Transparent and Accountable Hello everyone, If I’m being fully transparent, this week did not go as planned for my learning journey. I was able to practice some ASL, but not as much as I had hoped due to some personal reasons. The point of this blog is to be open about my journey, and honestly, I feel a little bit behind. I know there’s no set timeline or specific pace I need to follow, but for some reason, this…
ASL Learning Journey Welcome to my second week of learning ASL! I’m excited to share everything I’ve learned. This week, I not only expanded my ASL knowledge but also explored a new way to create interactive videos. Using the InterSign App In the YouTube video linked below, you’ll see the ASL learning app I used this week: InterSign. I found it easy to use and great for practicing on the go. The app offers a variety of features that…
Hello, everyone! It has officially been my first week of learning and experimenting with ASL. Until I find a method that works best for me, I’ve decided to explore one website or app at a time. This way, I can evaluate whether it’s the most effective tool for my learning needs. Pocket Sign: An Intro This week, I started with an app called Pocket Sign, which is free to download from the App Store. I tried to use the app…
Technology and Procrastination: The Ultimate Dynamic Duo I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve had an important assignment due, only to push it off again and again, convincing myself I deserve a break. It usually starts with my inner voice saying, “Just work for 30 minutes, then you can take a quick 5-minute social media break.” So, I open TikTok, set a mental timer for 10 minutes, and start scrolling. Next thing I know, I check the time—it’s been…
Hello everyone! I’m really excited to share my first blog post about my learning project! I went back and forth between a few different options. At first, I thought about learning how to skate and shoot a puck, but then I realized it might be too late for me to become the next Connor McDavid (I’m a huge Oilers fan!). I also considered painting, but I quickly figured out that I wouldn’t be the next Vincent van Gogh either. All…
Hello everyone, My name is Alea Lehne, and I am 22 years old. I was born and raised in Regina, Saskatchewan, where I still reside today. I am currently in my fourth year of the K-5 Elementary Education program. Recently, I completed my internship placement, teaching an amazing group of Grade 4/5 students. During my internship, I gained more than I could have ever imagined, both in skills and personal growth. From a young age, I’ve always felt a strong…