The world is increasingly connected through technology. We are now able to communicate despite differences in languages and locations. We have devices we take with us everywhere that allow us to connect with our family across the world. We can translate languages in real using apps and devices which allow us to communicate with locals. […]
Travelling Using Technology: Travel Itineraries
Travel itineraries are the structure of your trip that allow you to go from one place to the next. While travel itineraries aren’t absolutely necessary, they will save you a major headache when travelling abroad. There are so many options when you arrive to your destination so it’s good to know what activities you want […]
Week 5: Digital Classroom & Consumption
Technology offers us more resources than we can ever use. Sometimes this feels like an overwhelming amount of resources that aren’t always focused on specific educational topics. Being able to sort through content easily is a dream for teachers. Focused Education provides resources that are easy to navigate for teachers and students and focused on […]
Week 4: Designing for Learning
Design is something I find especially interesting and love exploring. Last semester my cohort was in psychology and we were able to do a final project based on a topic of interest. I decided to research increasing students positive behaviours which ultimately can be supported by design. (Here is a link to my project if […]
Travelling Using Technology
Growing up, my family didn’t travel much. When we did, our trips were mostly to places on Vancouver Island or the mainland. As I got older, I wanted to explore the world to experience different cultures, food, languages, and landscapes. I was fortunate to travel to several different places after graduating from my undergraduate degree. […]
Week 3 Reflection: Generative Artificial Intelligence
Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is a highly controversial topic that is debated among many experts in education. Some say to outright ban AI in schools, while others believe that we must adapt AI to our needs. While I see the potential threat of GenAI, I don’t believe that banning GenAI will create a long-term solution. […]
Week 2 Reflection: Pacific School of Innovation and Inquiry
Photo credits to Alexis! Growing up I was very lucky to be in a small school that focused on student creation and inquiry. When I was passionate about a topic I was able to explore it. I had a lot more freedom than the typical standardized classroom. Starting in grade 6 I was introduced to […]
Week 1 Reflection
I began my week worried about what a technology class would look like online. I don’t have a great background in technology so I didn’t know what to expect. I was so worried that I triple checked I could get into the Zoom lecture before class. Once in class, I reflected on how hard technology […]
