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Month: November 2023

A Call to Digital Literacy in Education

A Call to Digital Literacy in Education

Hey, fellow educators! In our fast-paced digital world, it’s crucial to equip our students with the skills to navigate the sea of information and tell fact from fiction. Let’s dive into the ever-present issue of fake news, a challenge we can overcome by boosting our collective digital literacy. In a world where misinformation spreads like wildfire, teaching digital literacy isn’t just a duty; it’s a necessity. We, as educators, stand at the forefront of this battle. Integrating digital literacy into…

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Sketching Progress: Before Term’s End

Sketching Progress: Before Term’s End

Hello, peeps! I’m excited to share my drawing journey with you this week. I’ve been drawing for 8 weeks now, and let me tell you, starting with geometric shapes is a game-changer! I came across this amazing tutorial video by an art teacher from Canada. The idea is simple yet ingenious: start your drawings with basic shapes, especially if you are just stepping into the art world. It’s like a secret code to unlocking the mysteries of body proportions. If…

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Tips and Tricks : Navigating Beginner Drawing Challenges

Tips and Tricks : Navigating Beginner Drawing Challenges

I was keen to start this week’s learning project with beginner’s tips and simple drawing and coloring tutorials from 5 Minute Crafts. Initially, I chose to draw lips by looking at the video, thinking it would be a piece of cake. However, reality hit me like a ton of bricks, and these lips soon turned into incomprehensible circles on my paper. After trying three different lip drawings, I was disappointed and decided to take a step back. 5 second videos…

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Hour of Code Adventure: From NASA to Minecraft

Hour of Code Adventure: From NASA to Minecraft

Hey there! So, I decided to jump into Code.org’s Hour of Code, starting with the NASA activity. Gotta say it gave my brain a workout, and I didn’t quite conquer it. No big deal, though! I joined a Zoom instruction session, got some helpful tips, and then switched over to the Minecraft activity. Surprisingly, Minecraft was more my speed, even though these activities are aimed at kids. Maybe I’m just not used to playing these kinds of games for a…

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A Teacher’s Guide to Lifelong Learning

A Teacher’s Guide to Lifelong Learning

I believe in a student-centered pedagogy that recognizes the unique learning styles and strengths of each individual. Education should be a collaborative journey where students actively engage with the material, fostering curiosity and a love for learning. Differentiated instruction and diverse teaching methods will be employed to accommodate various learning preferences, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive. In my classroom, I will create a dynamic and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to express their opinions,…

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Lesson Plan

Lesson Plan

  Lesson Title: Pumpkin Counting Math Lesson                        Course: Grade 1    Designers:   Learning Outcomes/Intentions Formal Unit Outcome(s): N1.3 Demonstrate an understanding of counting by: indicating that the last number said identifies “how many” showing that any set has only one count using the counting on strategy using parts or equal groups to count sets. [C, CN, ME, R, V]   Indicators for this outcome (a)        Answer the question, “How…

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A Journey in Teaching and Drawing

A Journey in Teaching and Drawing

I have started preparations for the next week’s class related to the field experience of my internship. The goal is to identify the appearance and behavior of cows for the Science 1-2 class. The diversity of the class provides an opportunity to engage students in a hands-on and creative way. While still in the process of preparing my lesson plan, I came across some engaging activities to make the learning experience memorable. One activity that stood out was getting students…

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Making Learning Fun

Making Learning Fun

Visualizing concepts and drawing can be a bit of a challenge, especially for someone like me. However, I’ve realized that in a classroom setting, it’s crucial to help kids grasp complex ideas through visuals, making learning more engaging. While copying content from the internet might not be the best idea due to copyright concerns, I’ve stumbled upon a fantastic solution! I discovered a fascinating video that demonstrates how to draw using numbers. You can check it out here: How To…

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