The circle is now complete. When I left you, I was but the learner, but soon I will complete my masters.
Said Darth Vader… mostly. I can’t believe we have reached the end of the class! During the brainstorming stage of my summary of learning, I went back to my first blog post of this class. It is amazing how much can be learned in this short amount of time. I have enjoyed reading everyone’s blogs…
Does Tradition Trump Advancement?
This title is reads much more political than my reflection. I promise. I feel this topic is the one I have the most trouble with in this class. Although I am part of the millennial generation, I find that I am quite obstinate toward the constant technological upgrades. I’m the type of person who holds…
Technology may evolve, but inequity remains
Being part of a privileged society, we often lack awareness of the technological advantages we enjoy. In Western society, technology is largely taken for granted. I’ll admit that before this class, I hadn’t given much thought to the digital divide. I was aware of disparities between rural and urban internet access, but I hadn’t fully…
AI: The wave of the future, or the tide wave of destruction?
Just as the internet reshaped the classroom, AI has levied the same predictions. As AI continues to solidify its place in our society, I worry about how it will be used and implemented, not only in our online world but in education. As a teacher, I see its benefits in education. However, I see not…
“I swear, I was just texting my mom!”
We have all heard the excuses. “I was just texting my mom”, “I was checking to see what time it is”, I thought I left it on”, “I needed to check that it was on silent”, etc. It seems like we were fighting a battle for our students’ attention. The debate surrounding technology usage in…
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…