Does Technology enhance learning? In a short answer… Yes it does! Students are driven by technology. Technology is at ours and our students fingertips. Technology is not going anywhere. As a classroom teacher, I have had to embrace technology. By no means do I consider myself to be tech savvy, but I am learning to […]
Continue readingIs AI the Future of Education?
Prior to this class I will say I did not know much about this AI world. When we had our first class about AI I was blown away. I was intrigued and could see how it could be a tool, but I still was not sure. Going into this past weeks debate, I wondered is […]
Continue readingThat’s All Folks… That’s a Wrap on this Semester!
Wow it is hard to believe we are already at the end of the semester! I have enjoyed the learning we shared together throughout the semester. The great ed tech debates brought some very awesome discussions and shed some new thoughts and ideas on the world of Ed. Tech. Here is my Summary of Learning. […]
Continue readingHelping Students Develop their Digital Footprint – Is it our job?
As we move forward in the Digital Age with our students, is it our job teach our students about Digital Footprint? Technology has become such a large part of education and in the lives of the kids we work with daily. As a classroom teacher, I feel that this is something that we can’t […]
Continue readingTo Remain Neutral or Voice my Opinion and is using Social Media the way to do it?
Even as I prepared for the debate, I often asked myself – what are my views on bringing social justice into the classroom? I often wondered is it better to stay neutral or not say anything at all. But then as educators we have to ask ourselves, by staying neutral are we being oppressive? As […]
Continue readingSocial Media is Ruining Childhood
Is Social Media Ruining childhood? Our Debaters of the topic did an amazing job at proving their points. In the Pre-Vote prior to the debate, the majority of our classmates agreed that Social Media is ruining childhood. At the conclusion of the debate, our Post-Vote showed that our Debaters manage to change some minds. While […]
Continue readingUsing AI as an Ed Tech tool…. SAY WHAT?!?!
After class I took some time to process what we had discussed in class. I will say that the world of AI and Chat GPT was definitely new to me. Initially I was intrigued and I thought it was all very interesting. As I processed all the information presented to us I began to think […]
Continue readingMe, Myself, and Ed Tech
Hello Everyone! I am a grade 5 teacher at Ruth M. Buck School in Regina. For the most part, I feel I am fairly comfortable with technology. I can usually learn quickly or at least fumble my way through until I have taught myself how to use it. Within my classroom, Google Classroom is my […]
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Hello everyone! My name is Jacquie Vierling. I am currently enrolled in the Teaching, Learning and Leadership Masters program. This is my 5th masters class. I am a Grade 5 teacher at Ruth M. Buck school here in Regina. I am excited to learn with all of you throughout the semester and to learn more […]
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