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Free Inquiry #3 – Hard Truths and Taking Accountability

This Monday, I had the pleasure to see David Suzuki speak at the University of Victoria. David Suzuki, a living legend (in my opinion), is a Canadian geneticist, environmental activist, and is perhaps most famous as the host of The Nature of Things, a CBC docu-series that explores natural science. This event, which was hosted…

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Weekly Reflection – PSII and Inquiry Based Education

Week of January 30th This week, my peers and I had the privilege of exploring the Pacific School of Innovation and Inquiry (PSII) here in Victoria. At this inquiry based school, students are able to explore what they are interested in and/or passionate about to guide their education. Wow! I am so inspired by the…

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Free Inquiry – Finding Balance Through a Sustainable Lens

We are at a turning point for sustainable fashion. Or so I hope so. And as the conversation around sustainable fashion continues to pick up, people are beginning to be more mindful and aware of their consumption, making efforts to reduce their footprint. But at the same time, many people are not. While some people…

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Weekly Reflection – AI in Education

Week of January 23 This week we heard from SD63 District Teacher Leader of Curriculum and Education, Darcy Mcnee, on classroom tech solutions and digital literacy, before our discussion of generative AI in the classroom. This discussion was a big one, and quite overwhelming, and after discussing with my peers I understood that many felt…

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Weekly Reflection – Privacy, Padlet, and a Changing Approach to Education in a Technologically Advancing World

Week of January 16th Wow! That’s a long title. But you get the gist of it, right? In this weeks reflection, I’ll briefly touch on privacy laws, discuss the online tool Padlet, and then delve deep into my thoughts on the 2015 documentary titled “Most Likely to Succeed,” which documents students at an inquiry based…

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Free Inquiry – Sustainable Fashion in a Fast Moving World

Fashion is very special to me. As an aesthetically driven person, I enjoy the creativity and individuality I am able to express through my choice of clothes and accessories. In our current world, however, trend cycles move quickly, with micro-trends encouraging consumption of fast-fashion that ends up in the landfill a few months later. Sometimes,…