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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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