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Remixing in Education

Remixing in Education

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The act of remixing  to me is essential aspect of effective teaching practice. As educators, we are constantly evolving, because our students and the technology we use to support their learning are ever-changing. This constant evolution requires adaptability, and that often comes through collaboration. Teachers frequently find themselves teaching new subjects (I’ve taught 21 in the last 3 years, barf.) or navigating unfamiliar curriculum, and the best way to ensure student success is by reaching out to our community of…

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Meal the Burn: Back to Prep Life After Vacation

Meal the Burn: Back to Prep Life After Vacation

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After 10 relaxing days away, it’s time to get back to meal prepping! Although we got back on Monday and immediately went grocery shopping after picking out our meals on our eight-hour drive home, I have to admit — I did not have it in me to actually meal prep once we got into the kitchen. No part of me wanted to do it, but I compromised with my wife and made our breakfast sandwiches for the week. We may…

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Education on Digital Citizenship and Talking Circles as a way to heal

Education on Digital Citizenship and Talking Circles as a way to heal

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The two documentaries I watched highlight the significant dangers of social media, particularly for young people. TELUS| Dark Cloud: The High Cost of Cyberbullying examines the devastating impact of online harassment, centering on the tragic case of Amanda Todd, a Canadian teenager who took her own life after relentless cyberbullying and exploitation. The film explores how social media can amplify harm, making it easier for bullies to target individuals without direct confrontation and harder for victims to escape. It also…

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Meal Prep, But Make It Easy

Meal Prep, But Make It Easy

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This week, my wife and I are on vacation, which means we’ve taken the opportunity to “cheat” on our meal prepping and enjoy eating out a little more. Since we had the extra time, I decided to reflect on my meal prep experience and look into ways I could make it easier or more efficient. So far, prepping breakfast, lunch, and snacks has been a breeze, even planning out our suppers ahead of time has made things simpler. But despite…

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Lesson in Lyrics

Lesson in Lyrics

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If you haven’t heard of Suno yet, get ready to be amazed! This AI-powered tool takes just 200 characters of text and transforms it into a fully produced song in seconds. From lyrics to vocals to instruments, Suno does it all! It allows users to create songs in any genre, about anything they can imagine, and the best part? You can even tweak the lyrics after the song is generated, and Suno will adjust accordingly. If 200 characters aren’t enough…

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Maple Soy Salmon Bowl

Maple Soy Salmon Bowl

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This Sunday, my wife and I did something we should do more often—we actually planned our dinner meals for the week. We scrolled through our shared Instagram folder, appropriately titled “Let’s Eat”, and picked out what we wanted. Monday’s pick? A Maple Soy Salmon Bowl. This meal was quick, easy, and delicious! It used simple ingredients but felt filling and fresh. Plus, we didn’t have to buy much since we already had most of the ingredients on hand. The Breakdown…

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Navigating the Digital Age – Teaching Students to be Digitally Literate

Navigating the Digital Age – Teaching Students to be Digitally Literate

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With rapid information sharing, the spread of misinformation, and the rise of AI-generated content, educators are faced with another rising challenge: teaching students how to critically engage with digital information and become digitally literate. Too often, we (or maybe just I) assume that because students are proficient with technology; scrolling through social media, using search engines, or creating digital content, they must also understand how to navigate the complexities of online information. However, digital literacy is about much more than…

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Stirring Up Content… and Taking Forever

Stirring Up Content… and Taking Forever

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I’ve been really trying to streamline my meal prepping process, and I think I’m finally learning from my mistakes! Step one: making sure my kitchen is clean and clear before I even start cooking. Step two: taking out all my ingredients beforehand. With my kitchen clean and ingredients out, I set out to make an Egg Quinoa Protein Bowl—which turned out to have way more steps than I anticipated. But honestly, what really slowed me down wasn’t the recipe itself—it…

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MagicSchool AI in Action: Helping Hands or Hidden Risks?

MagicSchool AI in Action: Helping Hands or Hidden Risks?

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Technology continues to evolve at a rapid pace, and education is no exception. One of the latest tools that I have discovered is Magic School AI, an AI-powered resource designed specifically for teachers and schools. There are many features, including lesson planning, activity creation, presentation makers, worksheet builders, even report card comments, among a long list of other features. Beyond that, it also offers features for students to learn how to use AI responsibly, with teachers being able to monitor…

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Pantry Raid: AI Helps Me Cook With What I Have!

Pantry Raid: AI Helps Me Cook With What I Have!

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Tonight’s supper was an unexpected adventure, thanks to ChatGPT! I wasn’t in the mood to go grocery shopping, so instead of scrolling through Instagram for a recipe that required things I didn’t have, I decided to let AI figure out a meal using only what was in my pantry. After listing my ingredients, ChatGPT gave me eight meal ideas, and I settled on one it called “Veggie-Packed Tomato Pasta.” Its recipe included: macaroni noodles, veggie ground, garlic, sweet onion, diced…

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