Smartphones are not helpful in an educational setting at a grade 2 level; however, tablets are indeed useful for doing classwork. In grade 2, students are a little familiar with using smartphones but are not at the age where it is a constant distraction to them. I find that most grade 2 students don’t have […]
Read more "Weekly Reflection Topic 11"Pros vs Cons of Kahoot Video Our group’s topic was Kahoot in the classroom, so we decided to look at the pros and cons of using Kahoot from both a teacher and students perspective. In this video we explain some great tools that Kahoot uses, and some downsides of it as well.
Read more "Assignment 2: Education Technology Presentation"Join me and some of the education girlies(ft Lauren, Jenna and Lottie) as we talk about some hot takes (pickles or ketchup?) sleeping positions, school work and yap about our lives.
Read more "Free Inquiry Podcast Week 8"Hey hey! This week I chose to do a mini interactive vlog about a day in the life as an elementary education student. So follow along!
Read more "Free Inquiry Vlogs (Topic 7)"Coding my first Flappy Bird Game I think that coding can very well be integrated into other aspects of the curriculum and subjects other than only math. When looking at a grade 2 level, students would be able to do smaller projects for English or Art Class through the use of Scratch Jr. By using […]
Read more "Weekly Reflection Topic 8: Cross-Curricular Coding & Gaming in Education"The SAMR theory of technology is a great technological tool that enhances a students’ learning and deepens their understanding. By using the SAMR model, teachers are able to assess the potential impact of different technologies on students’ learning experiences, and prioritize technologies that have the potential to transform learning rather than simply replacing traditional methods. […]
Read more "Weekly Reflection 7"Hello again!!! We finally made it to the second week of vlogs so get ready! This week’s vlog is on “Best Study Spots on Campus” ENJOY! This week I chose to use my camera to video and added in some sounds, and music and played around with the CapCut application. Below I’ve linked an article […]
Read more "Free Inquiry Vlogs Week 2"Image of two elementary education besties! My First Free Inquiry Vlog – Great Video Must Watch!! I feel as though colour contrast is frequently overlooked classrooms. As an upcoming teacher, I always try to make my slideshows/ lessons engaging and colorful. However, after learning about color contrast, I’ve realized that if there isn’t enough contrast […]
Read more "Weekly Reflection #6"Hey hey! This is my first ever vlog ahhhhh! I uploaded it to YouTube cause I was struggling to get it uploaded on here. Anyways, hope you enjoy it!
Read more "Free Inquiry Project Week 1:"I believe that 3D design and printing is a great tool to use in the classroom to help students learn different competencies through 3D design. When looking at cross-curricular learning opportunities and language revitalization through 3D design, a possible activity could be designing Indigenous letters/characters. Through this, students will be able to learn how to […]
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