Category: Network Learning

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The rise of social media has created both opportunities and challenges. While digital and social platforms can foster learning, creativity, and connection, they also pose significant risks and dangers – particularly for youth. Documentaries like The Sextortion of Amanda Todd and TikTok: Eating Disorders, Racism, Censorship, and Distorted Realities shed light on the darker side of…

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…

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 –…

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…