This week, I decided to try out designing a virtual portfolio for the completed crochet work I have done so far! For this, I chose to use Canva, a tool to make videos and presentations! Since I have completed two pieces, a washcloth using the single crochet technique and another using the double crochet technique,
Author: Madison Macfie
Successes and Failures: Making Adjustments Along the Way
This week I was able to complete my washcloth which I was very proud of. It took me a lot longer than I thought but I was very proud of the final result. I think I might be using this as more of a coaster than a washcloth in the future but I really liked
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“I Believe” Statements
I believe in honouring diversity. I believe in the importance of creating an inviting, safe atmosphere in the classroom. I believe you are a teacher 24 hours a day. I believe teachers must understand students’ learning and developmental needs. I believe you must look professional and look like a teacher. I believe that every child
Teaching Philosophy
I believe that all children have unique learning needs and strengths and as an educator I must be able to help every child succeed. My role in the classroom is to provide an engaging and accepting environment for all my students so they can feel welcome. I want to provide purposeful education that makes content
Reflecting on Twitter
Before taking this class, I had no experience with Twitter and had never used it before. I was very unfamiliar with the platform and did not understand the advantages of using it. I typically only heard about Twitter in the media when celebrities or politicians went on rants that got a lot of publicity. At
Getting A Grip: Crochet Attempt 1
I started off with the basics of crochet so that I could build a strong foundation. The first step was to learn how to make a basic slip knot and a chain stitch. After watching the video I had previously shared in my last post and a few new ones, I had some trouble keeping
About Me
Hello, my name is Madi and I am in my fourth year of Education at the University of Regina. I am majoring in Social Studies and minoring in French Education. I was born in Calgary, Alberta and I lived there until I moved to Regina for University. I also played for two years with the
Learning to Crochet
Learning to crochet For my learning project, I decided that I wanted to learn how to crochet. In the past, I started to learn how to knit along with a few of my friends. However, as you can see from the picture, I barely got a start on my first project before I stopped working