category Weekly Reflections

Today marked the culmination of our EDCI 336 course journey. Reflecting on the entirety of our Technology and Innovation course, I find myself marvelling at the transformation from my initial digital literacy standpoint. Starting with minimal proficiency, I could have… Continue Reading →

I really enjoyed getting to see what the other groups dived into and put together. Each group chose such rich topics, and I really appreciate how each group chose to represent their presentation in a different way. It shows just… Continue Reading →

This is a topic I am especially passionate about, and I have been so looking forward to this week! Beyond talking about the importance of nature in education, I enjoyed the integration and emphasis on Two-Eyed Seeing. I learned about… Continue Reading →

Reflecting on the material presented in class, it’s fascinating to observe the evolution of education, particularly with the integration of electronics and gamification. As someone who experienced the early phases of gamification in education, I find it intriguing to compare… Continue Reading →

From Tracey Humphrey’s class, the discussion surrounding the exclusion tracker and its implications for children and youth in various learning environments has been both eye-opening and thought-provoking. It is evident from our exploration that exclusion manifests in multifaceted ways, often… Continue Reading →

Today’s class discussion delved into a wide array of topics, from the evolving capabilities of artificial intelligence to the implications of technology in learning design and classroom environments. Reflecting on the insights shared, I find myself grappling with newfound perspectives… Continue Reading →

Photo by Adi Goldstein on Unsplash I spent some time after class exploring the Common Sense Education website and looked through the best websites and apps for educators. I was very impressed to see how many resources there are regarding AI in the… Continue Reading →

It was very complimentary that we talked about the multimedia learning theory as we were discussing our visuospatial sketchpad in our educational psychology class that morning. We were learning how we learn better when we have a visual to go… Continue Reading →

The lockdown taught us all a lot about online learning and personally emphasized the power of having resources at your fingers at any given moment as a student. I see myself utilizing an online class forum to post reviews or… Continue Reading →

From our class with Jesse, I took away just how powerful social media is for building our profile, especially as a professional. From having social media from a very young age, at least from 9 years old, I think I… Continue Reading →