In a world where information is everywhere and not all of it is true, helping students develop strong digital literacy skills has never been more important. As an educator-in-training, I believe that teaching digital literacy is more than just showing students how to “fact check,” it’s about empowering them to think critically, communicate responsibly, and
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Teaching digital citizenship means teaching for real life, online and off. As a future educator in Saskatchewan, I understand the critical importance of helping students become responsible, empowered digital citizens. Digital tools are woven into the fabric of students’ lives, so it’s up to us as educators to help them develop habits that are safe,
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For the final week of my #LearningProject, I had the special opportunity to cook Tsebhi, a traditional Eritrean stew, with my mother-in-law. After weeks of using digital resources, it was such a refreshing and meaningful change to cook alongside someone in person, especially someone who brings so much lived experience and cultural knowledge into the
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For week 4 of my #LearningProject, I decided to travel to India through my cooking. I made Chicken Tikka Masala, a classic dish known for its creamy, spiced tomato-based sauce and tender chunks of chicken. For this dish, I used a recipe from the Tasty app, which was a new resource for me. This week,
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This week, I dove into Mexican cuisine with the classic Carne asada Tacos. Some people might ask what Carne asada is, Carne asada literally means “grilled meat“ in Spanish. It’s usually made with flank or skirt steak marinated in a blend of citrus, garlic, and spices, then grilled to perfection over an open flame. But
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