I have been feeling a bit aimless in my self-directed curriculum, so I took this week to do a reset, and evaluate my approach. This didn’t mean I didn’t cook … Continue readingTerriyaki, Learning and Finding Structure in the Kitchen
I like to call the booklets I make franken-notes because I take pieces from many sources and mix them together. I remember spending many long hours in my first teaching … Continue readingCopy Pasting to Creativity: Remixing in Education
When I am faced with cautionary tales I can’t help but relate to them as a parent. I imagine my children addicted to social media and struggling with their mental … Continue readingPreparing Students for a Digital World
I was feeling very confident about making tempura after last week, but this week turned into a bit of a flop. Before I talk about that let’s get into my … Continue readingThis isn’t as easy as it looks – My attempt at Tempura
This week I made California…. I mean Dynamite Rolls. I had trouble finding imitation crab, and I didn’t want to tackle live crab, so I switched to tempura shrimp (aka … Continue readingFrom California to Dynamite: A Sushi Surprise
As a senior math and science teacher I have been asked many times “when will I ever use this?” I have come up with some standard responses over the years, … Continue readingRethinking Knowledge in a Digital Age
I had a bit of a frustrating week of learning this week. My plan was to start my journey to rolling sushi with the California roll. This roll was invented … Continue readingThe History of Sushi
In 2024 several Canadian provinces began introducing cell phone bans in the classroom. Once this trend started it seemed that everyone was jumping on board, and governments rushed to put … Continue readingDisconnected or Reconnected? Navigating Classroom Cell Phone Bans
This week, I learned how to make Japanese fluffy pancakes—a delightful twist on the traditional pancakes we know and love. These pancakes were invented in Japan as their unique … Continue readingMy Fluffy Adventures in the Kitchen!
My cousin Sharlotte was the first person to introduce me to Japanese Cuisine. She was 10 years older than me, and always up for an adventure. Sharlotte loved to travel … Continue readingFrom the Screen to the Kitchen: Exploring Japanese Cuisine Through Open Learning