Digital Citizenship in Schools
This week’s topic of discussion is integrating digital citizenship into our classes, and I think the common thread that ran between all three videos was that we already are discussing a lot of issues that also tie into digital citizenship, so we’re not asking teachers to tag on a...
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Identity (Issues) in a Digital Age
Hey! So, this coming week is where Josh and I are kickstarting things as content catalysts. Before I get into this, can I just say that I’m not sure that I actually wanted to tackle this the first week of student-led presentations – I usually like to sit back...
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Generative AI
You know when you hear something that immediately puts your hackles up? And because of that reaction, you stop for a second and ask yourself why something can set you off so quickly? (or maybe you didn’t, and you’re just running with the hackles up – our dog likes...
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The Ups and Down to Technology
It is amazing to me how much education has changed, not only from the time that I myself was in school (which is a lot longer ago than I really want to contemplate at the moment), but also in the last two decades, from when I was a little...
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Jumping In
I don’t know about anyone else, but this semester has hit me at full-speed and then some! I’m a little late to the game, but hoping to try and get my feet under me this weekend. Hopefully. In addition to starting to respond to what we’ve been discussing in...
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Summary of Learning
This semester has been a wonderful one, full of discourse and discovery, and I really enjoyed delving into issues surrounding technology and the classroom. I also had to stretch myself, both with getting back into blogging, but especially with the online debate, and with putting together this summary of...
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Debate #6: AI technologies will revolutionize education for the better
This week was a fun one, if only because this is one topic that I’m really not sure about. And the reason for that? AI at this level is so new, that we honestly don’t have the information needed yet to determine what the impact is going to be...
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Debate #5: Educators have a responsibility to use technology and social media to promote social justice
There is no doubt that there are a number of social justice issues that are worthy of our attention and promotion. I don’t think anyone would argue that point. The question for this week’s debate looked at whether or not we, as educators, have a responsibility to use technology...
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Debate #4: Educators and schools have a responsibility to help their students develop a digital footprint
There are times when we’re discussing different issues, whether or not teachers have a role in helping with this or that, that I feel myself almost being weighed down by the growing list of expectations we have on top of teaching the curriculum. But with this particular issue, helping...
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Debate #3: Technology has led to a more equitable society
If I had to pick a side for this particular debate, or select who “won”, I honestly don’t think I’d be able to. Kennedy & Ummey and Jeff & Graeme both presented very valid and persuasive arguments, and there are aspects from each side that I agree with! And...
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