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  • Applying Sourdough Inquiry to my Life!

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    Everyday Life Sourdough baking has become more than something I do in my free time in my kitchen. This process has given me insight and tools, which I can apply to my everyday life. Baking has allowed me to ask more questions, like: These questions follow me into the classroom, into the restaurant as a…

  • What I Learned

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    Working on an inquiry-based project revealed the various learning processes I neglected to explore throughout high school and my undergrad. Having to learn required subjects in cookie-cutter ways was never a vehicle for creativity and critical thinking; it only inhibited and deflated my learning experiences. Through our initial field trip to PSII, I learned that…

  • Inclusive Technologies

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    Welcome to my last blog post reflection! I want to discuss some questions Randy has outlined for the class to think about when creating our classroom environments. Links discussed in class: https://wave.webaim.org I grew up in small Catholic private schools throughout elementary and high school. I did not see many adaptive technologies being used in…

  • At-Home Experiments

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    Gallery Along with being a student teacher, sourdough baking has completely taken over my life. I bake as gifts for people, for my friends and family, for time away from homework, and even sell it as a side hustle! Let’s dive into some of the ventures I have taken with Helga- even the fails. Kansas…

  • Oven Science: The Spring, the Crust, and the Ugly

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    My favorite part of baking is placing my Dutch oven with my loaf in it to bake, then lifting the lid to see the beautiful rise! What started as a soft, shaped dough begins to expand, the crust opens along the score, and a beautiful, golden loaf emerges. This rise is called oven spring, and it’s…

  • Minecraft, Gamification, and Game-Centered Learning

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    Minecraft and gamification are transforming how we think about teaching and learning. Instead of treating school as a list of tasks, game-centered learning turns it into a meaningful adventure with clear goals, instant feedback, and room to experiment without fear of failure. Minecraft works especially well because it’s an open-ended nature, where students can build,…

  • EdTech Integration Models

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    Models discussed in last week’s class, such as the SAMR Model, TPACK Framework, Technology Integration Matrix (TIM), and Community of Inquiry (Col) Models, allow us as new teachers to implement technology as a means to supplement education in an informed way. I will reflect on each of the models, how I would use them in…

  • Focussed Ed: The Digital Classroom for K-7

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    Attached above are the K-7 resources (QR codes) discussed during the professional development day. Being a new student teacher on the cusp of starting my professional career, I often ask questions surrounding the use of technology and AI with students. Although we must monitor how often they are online, we must also take advantage of…

  • Time, Temperature, and Fermentation

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    Knowing when to time how long your dough needs to ferment, rise, cold proof, and cook requires considerable knowledge of what flour you’re handling. Too many stretch and folds, and your bread is gummy; not enough, and it becomes flat. You must not only be aware of the timing of your baking and preparation, but…

  • Flour, Water, and Hydration

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    The type of flour, water, and the ratio between the two dictates what kind of bread you make, how it will rise, and the crumb of your bread (visible air pockets). When we discuss “hydration”, what we really mean is the ratio of water to flour we are using, which is converted into a hydration…