Can you give me your Snap for this class?
“Can you snap me?” “What is on your FYP?” “Facetime me after school!” “Did you see what he said in the group chat?!” The world we grew up as millennials has evolved. Social media has become the dominant form of communication for our students. Children have never been more connected to each other throughout history.…
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…
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…
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…