Contributing to Learning: My Role in EDTC 300
It is quite crazy to believe that the Spring semester is almost over. When I chose to take EDTC 300 as an educational elective I was a little bit nervous as I did not really know what to expect. Although I use technology everyday of my life, I normally stick to the tools I already…
The Blooming End: Reflecting on My Gardening Experience
As I wrap up my gardening learning project, this blog post is going to focus on the incredible journey it has been. At the beginning I was a little hesitant on choosing gardening being my focus for the learning project as I had just moved into a new house, am taking multiple spring classes and…
Exploring ChatGPT: A Future Teacher’s Journey with AI in Education
As we all know, AI has become a very popular tool and has captured widespread attention. I decided to explore ChatGPT as it is the most popular AI tool that I hear about. ChatGPT can generate text, have natural conversations and quite honestly answer any questions you may have. It is a fascinating tool and…
Exploring the Art of Potted Flower Gardening: Tips for Success
In today’s blog post, I am going to share my experience of exploring the wonderful world of planting potted flowers and the best ways to maintain them. Flowers are a wonderful way to keep your space vibrant and thriving! 🙂 Choosing the Right Pot & Soil The first step I took was selecting the right…
Exploring the Impact of Digital Footprints: Cyber-vigilantism & Privacy Concerns
In today’s hyper-connected world, our digital footprints are as significant as our physical ones. With every share, comment, like and post builds a digital profile that shapes our online identity. Although we notice the benefits our digital presence brings us, we must think about the disadvantages and challenges it can bring upon us as well.…
Coding Made Easy: My First Scratch Project Experience
I have decided to explore the world of coding by checking out Scratch which is a visual programming language and online community designed for young learners. As a future elementary school teacher, I believe that exploring these digital tools is super important! Scratch is very user-friendly which allows users to create interactive stories, games and…
Empowering Young Learners: Integrating Digital Literacy in K-5 Curriculum
In an era where digital media dominates, we must ensure that we have the ability to discern credible information from fake news. Improving on how well individuals understand digital information is arguably the most effective way to fight against fake news and the risks that come with it. As a future Kindergarten to Grade 5…
From Weeds to Greenhouses: A Week in My Gardening Life
In today’s blog post I am going to talk about the importance of weeding your garden as well as my journey of going greenhouse shopping! After learning a little about the proper watering techniques for my garden, my next learning adventure in garden maintenance is tackling the relentless task of weeding… This is definitely my…