Memes, Sounds, and Science: Engaging Students Through Digital Culture
The digital world is constantly evolving, and it shapes how we interact, learn, and teach. As educators, we must navigate both opportunities and challenges within digital culture. My goal is to integrate digital culture in a way that enhances student learning, while still promoting critical thinking and digital literacy. A simple, but effective way of…
Course Prototype: An Online, Asynchronous Science 9 Unit
Course Profile: Atoms and Molecules Quick Links ADDIE template Google Classroom Target Audience and Rationale This course is designed for students who are enrolled in a semester-long, face-to-face Science 9, but will be absent for an extended period due to travel. This often occurs when a student is travelling to their home country to visit…
First Set Update and Next Set SPARKLES!
Hi everyone! Here’s a little update on my first set of DIY gel polish nails. Honestly, they have held up pretty good over the last 2ish weeks. There was a little bit of polish that chipped and one fingernail where the polish began to lift towards the cuticle. All in all, not bad at all…
First Set Success!
Hi everyone! I’m so excited to share that my gel nail polish kit finally arrived, and I did my first simple set this past weekend!! To get started, I used this helpful Youtube tutorial by Amanda Bellantoni. It was incredibly informative and easy to follow. The key points I picked up from her video are:…
The Debate Around Cellphone Bans in Schools
As technology becomes an integral part of daily life, the conversation about cellphone use in schools grows more complex. Cellphones offer incredible benefits, but their misuse can also lead to significant challenges. I’ve examined both sides of the debate and explored how I might balance the positives with the negatives. I’d like to note –…
The HyFlex Model in Education: Opportunities and Challenges
This week, I explored the idea of online learning as a continuum. An educator’s position on this continuum depends on their students’ needs, personal teaching preferences, and available resources. This perspective comes from Teaching in a Digital Age (Chapter 10). A specific example that blends online and face-to-face learning is Brian Beatty’s HyFlex model. What…
DIY Gel Polish
For my major project, I have decided to learn how to use and apply gel polish. I typically get my nails painted at a salon with gel polish every 2-3 weeks, so this will be a fun way to save money and explore my own creativity. To learn this skill, I plan to explore multiple…
My Relationship with Social Media
Social media has become a significant part of my daily life. I regularly engage with platforms, mainly Reddit, Instagram, Snapchat, and Tiktok. Since getting my first social media account (Facebook) in high school, I’ve seen firsthand the evolution of these platforms over the past 20ish years. Throughout this time, social media has been a source…
EC&I 831
Hi everyone! Welcome to my EC&I 831 section of my blog. This will be the space where I will share ideas, resources, and progress during this course while I explore Social Media and Open Education. I have organized it into two subcategories: Network Learning and Major Project. Please feel free to share your thoughts, ask…
Welcome to My Blog!
I am excited to use this space to dive into the topics, ideas, and projects for EC&I 831 and EC&I 834. I look forward to sharing insights and resources, learning from each of you, and engaging in meaningful discussions. Let’s make this a great journey together!