Mission Accomplished … ? Well we’ve arrived at the end and I can safely say that I have been successful (marginally) in improving my flexibility. I had lofty goals in the beginning of working towards doing the splits but it became very apparent that such a goal was beyond my capabilities. So the next best…
Sketchnote Here’s my sketchnoting from the semester. I must admit I am not a huge fan of sketchnoting in general which may come across in my creation…
Citizenship Online citizenship is an interesting topic. It doesn’t feel that long ago that such issues were only the subjects of science fiction like Minority Report or 1984. Today, the issues of online privacy, false representation, and hidden monitoring are very real. We discussed in class whether our phones are “listening” to us or not….
Ed Camps Hi All, This week we discussed ed camps as a method of professional development. Also described as “unconferences” these sessions are participant driven teacher to teacher information sessions. They are somewhat informal compared to full education conferences. The benefits over formal conferences include a lower cost, a usually more personal/friendly atmosphere, and topics…
Hi All, Here’s our video on using AI for grading. Thomas, myself, and Lukas hosted the show while Mark did all of the A/V editing. He did a great job. The format is a podcast but rather than recording ourselves, we went for a cheesy, 80’s retro, infomercial vibe. Hope you like it!
Computational Thinking Hello Friends! This week we learned about computational thinking. I believe that some aspects of computational thinking should be considered as general problem solving skills that can be a valuable strategy/tool for anyone. For example, the first step of decomposition is useful in almost any problem solving setting. The act of breaking down…
Hi All, I have bad news. Unfortunately I have fallen off on my stretching routine! I know, I know, it’s incredibly disappointing. I do have an excuse though. My family has been out for the last 10 days and we have been fairly busy. The routine also hurts so maybe my excuse is a convenient…
Assistive Technologies Hi All, This week we dived into the world of assistive technology. Technology can be hugely impactful for any learner but might be life changing for anyone living with a disability. I was surprised to hear that, in BC, nearly a quarter of the population over the age of 15 are living with…
Hi All, Well I’ve successfully increased my sit-and-reach score from 14″ to 16″! If you recall, this is the test where the individual sits with their legs flat, straight forward, and about 12″ apart. A measuring tape is placed between the feet parallel to the legs. The 15″ mark is lined up so that it…
Hello All, I attended the Pro-D seminar on AI literacy. Unfortunately, I did not find the information overly helpful. The talk itself was fine but the information covered was essentially the same as what we covered during our lecture a couple weeks ago. It also started 15 minutes late because of technical difficulties; not their…