Is the evolution of technology always beneficial?

As a Connected Educator (a teacher who uses technology to enrich students’ learning) in my school division, you would think that my opinion would be clear cut. However, I feel that to be a responsible tech-driven educator, you must be extremely critical of the technology used in the classroom. There are numerous questions that need…

By MmeLuff July 19, 2025 0

A Day in the Life

My life regarding technology has changed drastically as I have become a mother of two little ones. Where I once spent hours researching new technology, trends, and topics; I now use Yoto players, Youtube (heck yeah Ms. Rachel) and Tik Tok to find activities for my toddler. Reading carefully gets disrupted by the whims of…

By MmeLuff July 18, 2025 0

Biography

  Hello! My name is Sheila Farnell-Luff and I am an educator rooted in the prairies, currently living and working in Regina, Saskatchewan. Raised in the small town of Sonningdale, Saskatchewan, I went on to study at Lakeland College and the University of Regina. I have earned a Bachelor of Arts in History and a…

By MmeLuff July 3, 2025 0

Biography

  Hailing from Sonningdale Saskatchewan, Sheila grew up on the Family farm. She participated in a number of activities during her youth. This included air cadets, swimming, and  competitive curling.    Sheila later studied at Lakeland College in Lloydminster Alberta and the University of Regina in Regina Saskatchewan. Sheila has received degrees in history  and…

By MmeLuff April 16, 2025 0

Out of the Woods

We have come to the end of the class! As we end this journey, I have included a podcast that concludes my learning journey. I have to say, I learned a lot. But, I also started making more and more connections between this class, and the other ed tech classes I have attended. You could…

By MmeLuff April 15, 2025 1

AI – Future friend or foe?

From the beginning, I was a bit taken aback by how closely Perplexity resembled ChatGPT when it launched. However, after using it, I found myself liking it a bit more than ChatGPT. I chose to explore Perplexity’s capabilities by using the topic of WWI war crimes committed by Canadian soldiers. This is a subject currently…

By MmeLuff April 7, 2025 2