One of the most impactful things that technology makes possible is giving people the chance to connect with each other no matter where they are in the world. At the beginning of the semester, we were assigned to watch Michael…
Category: EDTC 300
Introduction to Educational Technology and Media
“This course examines the use of technology and media in teaching and learning as well as the transformative effects that emerging digital tools/networks have on school and society. The course provides an experiential approach to learning about technology integration while helping students critically reflect on the implications of our digital reality.”
Cookie Decorating: A Dream Crumb True!
I cannot believe that this is my final learning project post. It’s crazy to think how quickly this semester flew by! Over the last several weeks, I have taken on cookie decorating as part of my EDTC 300 course. Through…
Summary of Learning
I present to you my EDTC 300 Summary of Learning video! I decided to incorporate what I learned from my learning project as the visual component (cookie decorating). I used my phone to film and iMovie to edit. The script…
I Got a Pocket, Got a Pocketful of Sunshine
As per my last learning project post, my goal this week was to design and create my own set of sugar cookies. Typically, when planning something creative, I gravitate towards using the good old fashioned pencil and paper, as well…
Cracking the Code
The Teach Your Kids Code website states eight different reasons explaining why children should learn how to code. These reasons include promoting children to expand their creativity, help them develop their problem solving, thinking skills, and resilience, and even open…
#FakeNews
Since the internet is a lot easier to access today, it makes it a lot easier for anybody to post stories, articles, photos, videos, etcetera. This also includes individuals who want others to be exposed to made-up stories – better…
I Spy With My Little Eye… Someone’s Digital Identity
In a world where technology is becoming so prominent, our digital identities are becoming large factors of who we are – or maybe just large factors on how others perceive us. For example, in last week’s class, we discussed how…
Tough Cookies Never Crumble – They Seek Advice!
Welcome (or welcome back) to my cookie decorating journey! In last week’s post, I mentioned an online cookie community I joined called Cookie Connection. The Cookie Connection’s motto is “A place to learn, share, and celebrate the art of cookie…
Does Silence REALLY Speak Louder Than Words?
Educators play a tremendous role in the lives of their students – not only do educators teach, but they also act as role models. With that, it is important to understand the influence we have on the thoughts and actions…
Now I Know My ABCs
In my previous post, I stated that I would be focusing on both lettering and intricate designs; however, I decided to slow things down a bit and take things one at a time. With that being said, this week, I…