Author Archives: Karissa Beck

Grateful for the Growth: A Look Back on Our Learning Journey

Over the course of this class, I’ve really valued learning alongside all of you. One of the strengths others often attribute to me is my ability to stay positive and encourage those around me, and I hope that came through … Continue reading

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Sourdough & Me: A Learning Journey Full of Flour, Fermentation, and (a Lot of) Patience

For my learning project, I dove headfirst into the world of sourdough, and let me tell you, it was way more than just mixing flour and water. What started as a curiosity quickly turned into an obsession with wild yeast, … Continue reading

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Learning in Hexagons: My Messy, Honest Tech Journey

Okay, I’ll be the first to admit it—this learning summary stretched me in ways I wasn’t expecting. Technology and I have never exactly been best friends, and this project was no exception. I honestly struggled more than I thought I … Continue reading

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Raising Our Voices: The Power and Responsibility of Online Activism in Education

“We have a responsibility to risk our privilege to give voice to social inequities and injustices. We have a responsibility to risk our privilege to give voice to those who have no privilege to risk.” — From the blog post … Continue reading

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Crustopher Takes a Break: Why I Love the Flexibility of Sourdough

This past week was a whirlwind. Between parent-teacher conferences, the heartbreaking loss of a family friend, dance competitions, hockey wind-ups, and just the everyday chaos of life, I had to make the tough call—Crustopher had to take a little nap … Continue reading

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Exploring Magic School AI: Enhancing Teaching with AI Tools

This week, I spent some time diving into Magic School AI, and I was lucky enough to have a colleague who is an avid user guide me through some of its features. While I’ve used AI in various ways before, … Continue reading

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From Sourdough to Storytelling: My Dive into iMovie and CapCut

This week, I decided it was finally time to dive into the world of video editing. As a Grade 7/8 teacher, I see my students using iMovie and CapCut constantly, especially our Grade 8s, who create The Thunderbird News, a … Continue reading

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Crunchy, Tangy, and Totally Addictive: My Sourdough Cracker Obsession

Sourdough crackers have quickly become a staple in my kitchen, and I now make them every week. They’ve become my go-to healthy snack, especially paired with some delicious hummus. Not only are they satisfying and packed with flavor, but they … Continue reading

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Unlocking Learning Potential: A Critical Review of CK-12 Open Educational Resource

I want to start by expressing my appreciation for assignments like this one—where I had the opportunity to explore resources that are genuinely beneficial. As an educator, I simply don’t have the time to dive into these resources on a … Continue reading

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Turning Trash to Treasure: Creative Baking with Sourdough Discard

This week, my kitchen has been a whirlwind of measuring cups, muffin tins, and flour dust. In an effort to keep my sourdough discard from going to waste, I doubled down on muffins — literally! I whipped up a double … Continue reading

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