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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…