Weekly Reflections

Wow! I can’t believe we are here already. Almost 8 reflections done, with only 3 quick weeks left of school. Time sure flies when you’re having fun (and are in 6 classes!). Over the course of my time in EDCI 336, I am impressed with the immense amount of topics we covered, and feel more…

Week of March 13th This week, our topic of the week was a focus on accessibility, and how technology can be used to support diverse learning needs to encourage a more inclusive classroom. This is a really important topic, and it was interesting to learn about the various resources out there. To begin, we discussed…

Week of March 6th What a great week! I found it very interesting to learn about gamification of learning, and to dive further into Minecraft Education. I am blown away by the extensive learning opportunities that are offered through Minecraft Education, and see myself using this tool in the classroom. Fostering Problem Solving Skills through…

Week of February 27th This week, we had the pleasure to explore each others PODS projects as we presented our initial findings. It was great to see what others are working on, and I’ve already learned so much from these semi-finished projects. I’m excited to see the finished products! Other than this, we also learned…

Week of February 13th This week, we did not have a formal class, and instead we attended virtual professional development sessions hosted by Focused Education Recourses. I attended two sessions, one on AI literacy lessons, and one hosted by the National Film Board! It was great to participate in this event as I was surrounded…

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…

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…

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…