Eyeshadow Nails: A Review of YouTube and TikTok Tutorials
When it comes to DIY nails, I’m always on the lookout for new techniques to try. Recently, I came across the idea of using eyeshadow as a nail pigment, which seemed like an interesting and creative way to experiment with colors and effects. I watched two videos showcasing this technique—one from YouTube and another from…
Exploring ChatGPT as a Teaching Tool: Enhancing Engagement in Physical Science 20
I’ve taken a peek at ChatGPT before but never explored it in depth. This week, I decided to take a closer look – specifically from a teacher’s perspective – to see how it could enhance learning, support personalized instruction, and engage students in meaningful ways. In most of my classes, I find it relatively easy…
A Nail Night Turned into a DIY Door Fix!
I had every intention of doing my nails Monday night for this blog post, but life had other plans! For about a year now, my front door has been “sticking”, and I assumed the door itself just needed a small adjustment on its hinges. But when I stepped outside to chip some ice on the…
Refining My Online Course: Implementing Feedback for a Better Learning Experience
Creating an engaging and accessible online course is an evolving process. It was really helpful to get feedback, both generally during class and more specifically from my two reviewers. This feedback plays a crucial role in refining both content and structure. After reflecting on the feedback I received, I am making several intentional changes to…
Green Cat Eye Nails for St. Patrick’s Day!
As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, what better way to celebrate than with some green nails!? Albeit, they are a pretty muted green lol! Over the past 2.5 months, I’ve been diving into the world of DIY gel polish. From learning how to apply and remove gel polish to experimenting with some trendy designs, it’s been…
CK-12 Foundation is an Amazing Open Educational Resource!
When exploring major Open Educational Resource (OER) repositories, I chose to evaluate the CK-12 Foundation platform. My short experience with CK-12 has been overwhelmingly positive, especially when considering my use for it in high school science education! Check out their YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@CK12) – full of how-tos! User-Friendly ✅ First of all, CK-12 is incredibly…
Check Out These DIY Nail Links!
Hey everyone! I did not get around to doing a new set this week, but I did find a bunch of new accounts that I enjoyed and think that you may find helpful! Simply Nailogical: quirky, informative tutorials on various nail art designs and techniques. @nailartbyqueenie: filled with creative nail art designs, often accompanied by…
Pearly Nails 💅✨
Lately, I’ve been experimenting with chrome effect toppers! Since I haven’t tried any chrome application yet, I followed this step-by-step guide from WikiHow to make sure I was doing it correctly. If you’re new to chrome nails, I highly recommend checking it out as it was really simple to follow! Before committing to a full…
Everything is a Remix (2023): Teaching and the Art of Borrowing
Kirby Ferguson’s Everything is a Remix argues that true originality is a myth – everything we create is built from borrowing, transforming, and combining what we’ve experienced before. Ferguson’s focus on music, movies, and games instantly brought me back to one of my favorite mashups from 2009: DJ Earworm’s iconic “United State of Pop.” Hearing…