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….
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…
Hi All, Well it’s safe to say that I am not super flexible. I have been doing the routine promoted by Anna McNulty, a self taught contortionist and the 2023 top Canadian Youtube creator (see below), and I am very far away from her level. Ya I know it’s not the most scientifically rigorous training…
Today we visited the Pacific School of Innovation and Inquiry (PSII) for a behind the scenes tour. Jeff Hopkins, the founder and current co-principal, generously answered all of our questions and guided us through the campus. His enthusiasm was contagious and I found the tour very insightful. I must admit that I have very little…
Part of my weekend morning routine is brewing a cup of coffee, plunking myself down in the recliner, and scrolling through my newsfeed. A recent article1[i], published through the Harvard medical school in 2025, suggests I should probably change things up a bit. According to the European Journal of Preventative Cardiology, the ability to “sit…
Hi Friends! Whether you agree with it or not, generative AI is here to stay. Personally, I don’t feel that anyone should panic in regards to the fear that it will lead to some sort of societal decline. The biggest issue we have to contend with currently is simply the rate at which this technology…
Hi Friends, Today we are talking about creating H5P content to use as interactive learning videos in the classroom. I can be a borderline luddite when it comes to learning and implementing new software so today’s topic was a bit of a challenge. That being said, I do appreciate how various forms of multimedia can…
Hi Rich and Tanya, This week’s reflection focuses on the documentary “High Tech High”. The documentary was an expose on a specific high school in California that has a unique pedagogy. Released in 2015, the documentary highlighted a number of deficiencies in the current education system and introduced a number of new concepts. After watching…