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Showcase Blog ~ Blog #4
This weeks reading was really interesting and I think connected to a lot of things we have discussed in this course. First, I really enjoyed Mai’s (1978) explanation of open pedagogy as a “informal classroom where children might be trusted to learn by exploring according to their own interests, instead of being bored, demeaned,...
Genius hour lesson plan ~ La Nourriture avec TikTok
Hello everyone! Please see this video of myself and my colleague, Courtnay, explaining our lesson plan which includes the use of TikTok as a way to transform the lesson. We have also provided a link to our google slides which break down the lesson into sections and contains all of the necessary links....
EDCI 339 ~ Topic 4: Sharing Resources and Practicing ‘Open’
This weeks reading was really interesting and I think connected to a lot of things we have discussed in this course. First, I really enjoyed Mai’s (1978) explanation of open pedagogy as a “informal classroom where children might be trusted to learn by exploring according to their own interests, instead of being bored, demeaned,...
What makes a really good professional TikTok?
In my opinion, a really good professional TikTok in education is one that is engaging and genuine. In terms of engagement, I think a really good professional TikTok shares insights, ideas, and resources in fun ways. This could include using popular sounds and trends, demonstrating the information in creative ways, and keeping things direct...
EDCI 339 ~ Topic 3: Equity & Access
I quite enjoyed this week’s readings! Open pedagogy is always something I’ve been interested in. The first reading, Open Pedagogy, reaffirmed some things I already knew, but also taught me some things as well. One thing I learned from this reading was the 5 R’s that are characterized by OER’s; Reused, Retained, Redistributed, Revised, &...
My thoughts on Tik Tok and how I can use it in my professional career
As a Gen Z, the readings for this week on Tik Tok in my EDCI 338 class did not teach me much that I didn’t already know. However, it did get me thinking about how I can use it as a professional and to connect with other educators. So, what is Tik Tok? Tik Tok is...
Take a look at this cyberbullying lesson I adapted with a fellow teacher candidate!
A fellow teacher candidate, Noah Forbes and I adapted a cyberbullying lesson from commonsensemedia.org to answer the question: What do powerful digital bystanders do? Say? You can find the link to the lesson here!...
Check out my thoughts on how you can use a twitter account in the classroom!
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3 awesome blogs you need to visit as a teacher!
Nat Banting This blog is a must for teachers who struggle with teaching math concepts. This site features what Nat calls Menu Math which contains various handouts in both English and French that challenge students in different math concepts. Nat also has a variety of other math resources, including an ongoing web curation of...