January 2024 – Mrs. Puscus’ Classroom

Theories of Learning and Ed. Tech. – Not Forever or Always

January 25, 2024 Christina Puscus Comments 1 comment

Blog post prompt #2 – Considering the readings and our discussion in class, write a post addressing the following: Which theories of knowledge and/or learning underpin your own teaching philosophy and classroom practice? How have your beliefs shifted or changed over the course of your teaching career thus far? I have to say, I thoroughly enjoy being a student. I genuinely love sitting back and listening to a lecture on a topic, and I think this is because as teachers,…

High Hopes for HyFlex Learning

January 21, 2024 Christina Puscus Comments 2 comments

This week in class we learned all about blended learning. We looked at the (many) definitions of it and discussed the different ways institutions classify and implement it. Needless to say there isn’t a consensus on what makes an environment truly blended. Once again I was quite interested in Katia’s lecture which was mixed in with some small-group discussion on the topic. I was reflecting on my own teaching practice and the ways that I’ve utilized this style of teaching and learning in…

Everything has Changed – a history of ed. tech. and a lofty understanding of it

January 17, 2024 Christina Puscus Comments 0 Comment

Everything has Changed – what a dramatic way to kick off my ECI833 blog! Fortunately it’s just a nod to T. Swift and my attempt to title each of my weekly posts with one of her songs. Why Taylor? I don’t know. She has a lot of songs. Could I get AI to do this for me? Yes. Let’s see what it can come up with: “Blank Space in Education: Embracing the Tech Revolution” “Learning to the Rhythm of Change:…