Month: April 2025

Contributing to the Learning of Others

I’ve contributed to the learning of others by sharing resources and ideas. I’ve also kept conversations going by responding to comments and engaging in meaningful discussions. Collaborating with classmates has helped us all create more engaging and thoughtful learning experiences. Please take a look at my presentation for some specific examples of these interactions: My…

By C Burns April 12, 2025 0

Wrapping up my Major Project!

I seriously loved this project! Not only can I officially do my own gel nails now, but I’m saving so much money and getting to explore a more creative side of myself. One of the biggest things I learned is how I actually like to learn. I prefer short, to-the-point videos with good visuals. There…

By C Burns April 12, 2025 0

Summary of Learning

In this episode of the Beyond the Classroom Podcast, I explore how blended and online learning can be more than just a delivery method. They can be opportunities to build meaningful connection, increase accessibility, and support student agency. Drawing from class discussions, the presentation by Alan Levine, and my own research and experimentation, and strategies…

By C Burns April 9, 2025 10

Social Media: Activism or Slacktivism?

Digital Spaces and Digital Literacy Today, digital spaces are often THE place where people, especially youth, gather, connect, and learn. That’s why it’s important that educators recognize the value and complexity of social media activism. While online activism is sometimes dismissed as ineffective or superficial, I believe it can be both meaningful and worthwhile. As…

By C Burns April 7, 2025 4

Summary of Learning

Hi everyone! For my Summary of Learning for EC&I 831, I created a PD session for my colleagues called Leveraging Social Media and Digital Tools. It’s designed to be hands-on, practical, and focused on how we can use digital tools to support engagement, curriculum goals, and digital literacy. The session includes embedded resources, real examples,…

By C Burns April 7, 2025 6

Final Course Prototype

As I wrap up the development of my online, asynchronous Science 9 unit, I want to take a moment to reflect on the process, the feedback I received, and the final version of my course. This prototype has evolved over the semester based on class discussions, research, experimentation, and feedback from my peers. I’m excited…

By C Burns April 2, 2025 8