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IntroductionThis week our cohort partnered with a local elementary school to host an Innovation Hour event, bringing technology focused learning to students. The goal was to introduce children to hands on innovation in a way that felt playful, accessible, and exciting. We were reminded that a day like this mirrors the real pace of teaching […]
Read more "Post 10: Innovation Hour Reflection"The Design Lab is a flexible technology space where students and teachers can access a wide range of tools, including coding stations, robots, digital cutters, circuits, building materials, and interactive devices. It reflects Innovation in Education by integrating technology with active learning. Instead of technology being limited to screens, students interact with tools that require […]
Read more "Post 9: Design Lab"This week our class wrapped up our educational technology presentations, and I found myself thinking a lot about how each group approached the same topic from such different angles. I wrote a short summary for each one along with the main idea that stayed with me after listening. From Screens to ScenesThis group focused on […]
Read more "Post 8: Reflections on Educational Technology Presentations"Artificial intelligence is shaping our world more and more each day. From smartphones predicting our next word, to banking systems detecting fraud, to social media curating our feeds, AI quietly works behind the scenes in nearly every corner of our lives. Its influence is growing rapidly, and education is no exception. When we think about […]
Read more "Post 7: Generative AI"What is Coding? Coding is like giving instructions to a very obedient robot, or your computer, so it does exactly what you want it to do. Imagine you are telling a friend how to make a peanut butter sandwich, step by step. You say, “Open the bread, spread the peanut butter, close the bread.” Coding […]
Read more "Post 6: Coding in the Classroom"Take Me Outside Day During Take Me Outside Day, my partner and I led physical challenges using scoops, wiffle balls, and pylons for students from kindergarten through grade six. Students progressed through levels of difficulty, starting with individual throws, moving to partner passes, and finally creating their own level-up variations. To ensure age-appropriate challenges and […]
Read more "Post 5: Comparing Experiential Learning Activities"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 […]
Read more "Post 2: Epic! Books"