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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"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"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"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 […]
Read more "Weekly Reflection: 5"I believe that Gen AI can be used collaboratively both by students and teachers in classrooms. This would likely work better with an older age group of students, since they are more aware of internet safety and the use of Gen AI compared to younger ages. I think that introducing Gen AI at a grade […]
Read more "Weekly Reflection: 4"H5P tools are a great resource for making educational content as a teacher and could serve as a useful learning tool for middle school levels. I believe that H5P gives students the ability to become more present in the classroom as well as engage with the interactive quizzes and videos. Middle schoolers tend to be […]
Read more "Topic 3: Weekly Reflection"When looking at the education system, it is integral to think whether the current system benefits our students and shapes them to become prepared for what lies ahead. The reimagination of the education system would benefit more learners and create more equal opportunities for varying students’. Additionally, changing an outdated system would be ideal for […]
Read more "Weekly Reflection Blog Post- Topic 2"Before proceeding with this first blog post, we expect you to consider your privacy preferences carefully and that you have considered the following options: Do you want to be online vs. offline? Do you want to use your name (or part thereof) vs. a pseudonym (e.g., West Coast Teacher)? Do you want to have your […]
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