This is the category to apply to your Weekly Reflection posts from the course.
This week’s focus on inclusive education in our tech class really resonated with me, especially because it directly connects to my inquiry topic. It reaffirmed that inclusion is not just something I’m interested in academically, but something I genuinely care about and want to prioritize in my future classroom. Exploring how technology can support diverse…
This week’s exploration of gamification highlighted how digital games can support student engagement and deeper learning when used intentionally in the classroom. One of the most interesting examples we looked at was the use of Minecraft in educational settings. Minecraft allows students to build, explore, and solve problems in a collaborative virtual environment. In particular,…
After our learnings this past week, to me, digital design in education involves thinking carefully about how technology can enhance teaching and learning rather than simply adding digital tools for the sake of it. Throughout last week, 4 frameworks helped guide this thinking, including the SAMR Model, TPACK Framework, Technology Integration Matrix, and Community of…
I have been to one conference in person before; however, I have never attended Pro-D virtually, so this was a very cool and new experience for me. I chose sessions on Idéllo and Student Cybersecurity Awareness Lessons, both of which connected well to my growing interest in thoughtful technology integration. Although I was already somewhat…
This week’s presentation on focused educational resources for teaching in British Columbia opened my eyes to the wealth of digital tools and platforms available to BC educators. As a future French immersion teacher, I was particularly interested in discovering resources that could support both my curriculum delivery and my students’ language development. While I was…
This week’s focus on design and the role technology plays in supporting it felt especially valuable because it aligned closely with the direction I already wanted to take with my free inquiry. Exploring how thoughtful design choices impact learning helped me see technology not just as an add-on, but as a tool that can intentionally…
This week in tech class we explored generative AI, and my feelings around it have evolved more than I expected. Initially, I was quite wary of these tools. I worried that generative AI takes away from human creativity and relies heavily on the work of artists, writers, and creators without always giving proper credit. The…
As I begin EDCI 336, I am thinking about how educational technology connects to larger questions about pedagogy and learning. Although getting started with the online platforms felt confusing at first, I recognize that discomfort is often part of meaningful learning. This course already feels like an opportunity to reflect on how education might be…