"I could never think of education without love and that is why I think I am an educator, first of all because I feel love"- Paulo Freire
Date: Week 7 It’s officially that time of year—the countdown to Christmas has begun! While most people are brainstorming gifts and decking their halls, I’m deep in my kitchen, surrounded by jars, spices, and a growing mountain of lids. This year, my canning escapades are pulling double duty as thoughtful, homemade gifts. Because honestly, who
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In a world where digital interactions are increasingly integral to personal, academic, and professional life, understanding digital citizenship helps us make informed choices, protect our privacy, and contribute positively to online communities. Teaching digital citizenship to our students is important because it equips them with the knowledge, skills, and behaviors necessary to navigate the digital
Date: Week 6 Canning and preserving food is often considered a lost art, but there are so many reasons it’s worth bringing back. Whether it’s a way to save a little money, reduce food waste, or add a burst of flavour to every meal, canning has a lot to offer. Plus, I now have a
Wesch’s exploration of our “new culture of participation” emphasizes that technology has profoundly changed how we connect, learn, and interact. His focus on YouTube as a platform for sharing, self-expression, and collaboration highlights how the digital world allows people to participate in knowledge creation rather than just passively consuming information. Thinking about our discussions during
Date: Week 5 This week, I ventured into the colorful world of pickling beets and carrots. Pickles? Simple enough. But pickled beets? Now that’s a different story—one that left my pots, countertops, clothes and HANDS looking like they’d been splattered with beet-red paint. Turns out, pickling beets and carrots is a whole new level of
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