Category: Weekly Reflections

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…

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,…

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…

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…

As a new relativley new student teacher who has yet to complete a practicum, the idea of creating lesson and unit plans, resources, etc., seems like a daunting and time-consuming concept. When in classes and reviewing the BC Curriculum, generating creative and original plans with a universal design for learners is discussed as the only…

Reflecting on this past week of class, one main aspect was highlighted for me. I did not realise that there would be such a difference in my initial lesson plan, compared to the revised plan, which included the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework. One would think that every plan or learning would include various…

What are some of the issues around the responsible use of GenAI in general, including the environment, property rights, and learning-related issues?  Or specifically in education settings; What are some of the major limitations of GenAI?   Some of the issues around the responsible use of GenAI extend far beyond a classroom setting. In the near…

I loved exploring PSII this morning! Initially, I had a lot of questions regarding the alignment of the school’s individualised, inquiry-based approach to the curriculum. As the tour progressed, I developed a new appreciation for this educational approach, which I had never considered implementing in my own classroom. Free inquiry as a vessel for secondary…