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…