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Crunchy, Tangy, and Totally Addictive: My First Batch of Sourdough Discard Crackers
This week, I took my sourdough journey to the next level by experimenting with my discard—and wow, what a game-changer! Instead of tossing the extra starter from my feedings, I put it to good use and made a batch of … Continue reading
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Remixing in Education: Innovation Through Borrowing and Adapting
Education has always been a space for remixing—teachers borrow, adapt, and merge ideas to create meaningful learning experiences. Whether modifying lesson plans, adjusting teaching strategies, or designing assessments, educators rely on existing materials as a foundation for innovation. Despite this, … Continue reading
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HE SURVIVED!
After two weeks away on vacation, I’m happy to report that Crustopher survived his fridge containment! Why Store an Established Starter in the Fridge? Once a sourdough starter is well-established, storing it in the refrigerator slows down fermentation, reducing the … Continue reading
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Screen Time & Social Ties: Navigating the Digital Dilemma
I apologize for the late post, but I ended up watching all of the videos because they were incredibly engaging. They sparked so many thoughts and emotions, and I found myself deeply reflecting on the impact of social media, not … Continue reading
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Sourdough on Sabbatical: How I Stored My Starter for Hopeful Vacation Success
After weeks of carefully nurturing my sourdough starter from scratch watching it bubble, grow, and finally produce my very first successful loaf the thought of leaving it unattended for two whole weeks sent me into full-on research mode. I had … Continue reading
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From Memes to Misinformation: Navigating Digital Culture in the Classroom
Introduction: The digital world is constantly reshaping how we communicate, learn, and teach. From viral memes to crowdsourced platforms like TikTok, YouTube, and Wikipedia, students engage with an ever-evolving online culture that influences their understanding of information, who am I … Continue reading
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The Journey to My First Sourdough Loaf: A Lesson in Patience, Science, and Social Media
On January 16th, I embarked on an adventure in sourdough, starting my own starter from scratch. By January 31st, I turned to Facebook for confirmation that my starter was ready to bake. The green light came when it had doubled … Continue reading
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The Sourdough Rollercoaster: From Doubt to Success
This week has been a whirlwind of ups and downs in my sourdough journey. Thursday, January 30th, marked the two-week milestone, and I nearly didn’t make it. My starter wasn’t rising, and I was on the verge of giving up. … Continue reading
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Cell Phone Ban A Student and Teacher Perspective…
This week, I dedicated a significant amount of time reflecting on the cell phone ban implemented in schools. To gain a clearer understanding of the situation, I decided to survey both my staff and students to gauge their perspectives and … Continue reading
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Karissa Beck
I’d like to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Karissa, and I live on my family farm, where my husband and I are gradually taking over its operations. We have two young children—a six-year-old daughter and a … Continue reading
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