Category: EC&I 830: Contemporary Issues in Educational Technology

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This is my week to shine! Ok, in all honesty, I do not enjoy presentations of any kind to peers or colleagues, so I was both nervous for the presentation, and very happy once we were done! And then I took a couple of days off to relax, and...

With the start of our class debates, we are beginning to take a closer look at some of the issues that have been long debated in schools and classrooms. Our first debate looked at whether or not the use of technology in classrooms enhances learning, and I will admit...

This week’s prompt, what role should schools play in supporting students in the development of their digital identities, feels so complex. And looking at it through the lens of a high school teacher, I feel like, by the time they get to us, they are already so deep into...

I find one of the hardest things about teaching high school ELA isn’t bringing tech into the classroom (although booking laptop carts can be a cutthroat challenge, let me tell you!) – no, students are familiar with tech. They love tech. They’re practically addicted, in some cases. I find...

Hello! It’s been a long time since I blogged, so it might take me a bit to get back into it. A bit about me to start – my name is Brittany, and I’m a high school ELA teacher with Saskatoon Public Schools. I received a B.A. in English...