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At this stage of my free inquiry project, I focused on how colour can guide emotion and storytelling in my wordless picture book. Since my book has no text, the choice of colour palette is one of the main tools I have to convey mood, emotional progression, and the story’s cycle of loss and renewal. Learning Goals:I am exploring […]
Read more "Post #3 – Exploring Colour and Emotion"For this stage of my free inquiry project, I started shaping the story arc of my wordless picture book. Because my book will not use text, the sequence of images is the main way to guide the reader’s emotions and understanding. Storyboarding allows me to break the book into pages, plan the pacing, and think about how […]
Read more "Post #2 – Storyboarding the Journey"For my Free Inquiry Project, I am designing and illustrating a 10-page, wordless picture book that tells the story of how a tree becomes a home. The story will not use text but instead rely on illustration to guide readers through an emotional arc: admiration for the living tree, sadness at its loss, and finally renewal as it […]
Read more "Post #1 – From Tree to Home"For this activity, I used Canva to redesign my physical education warm-up lesson plan. I started with a pre-made template and adjusted the colors, sizing, and layout to match the energy and rhythm of the warm-up sequence. My goal was to make the plan more visually appealing and easier to follow, both for myself as […]
Read more "Post 4: Graphic Design"This week we explored the world of stop motion video https://www.stopmotionstudio.com/, and it was an incredible experience. Using simple equipment such as a laptop, a desk, and props, the children were able to create a complete story with a clear beginning, climax, and ending, which reminded me of the story arc I am exploring in my […]
Read more "Post 3: Stop-Motion Video"This week, I deeply explored digital citizenship and its implications for both my future students and myself as an educator. I realized that digital citizenship goes far beyond basic internet safety, it encompasses respect, participation, critical thinking, and ethical technology use. Reflecting on my own experiences navigating online spaces as a learner, I can see […]
Read more "Post 1: Digital Citizenship"This week I explored Epic! Books, a digital reading platform that gives students access to thousands of children’s books, audiobooks, and educational videos. In the screencast I created, I walked through some of its features and was pleased with how engaging and student-friendly the platform feels. Epic is more than just an e-library, it creates […]
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