Scratch coding
I tried scratch early in the year to figure out what it was about, but free exploring just got me to a cat with a word bubble floating around, so looked up a tutorial on creating video games in … Read More
Stop Motion
Stop Motion is an app for, you guessed it, stop motion video. This format is really fun. I had never experimented with stop motion, but i was surprised how easy it was to create a fun little story. There … Read More
Animation project
I have always admired animation as an art form, but never broke into the medium. Its application in the classroom seems quite broad. Allowing students to create animations is a fun way to encourage independence and creativity. As … Read More
Communication class reflections
It was worth thinking about how tech can be used to overcome barriers between getting into a classroom. I think this comes down to being understanding and trusting of people when they say they need this facilitation. I understand how … Read More
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PSII visit
We visited Pacific school of Innovation and inquiry (PSII). Jeff Howard, the founder and principal educator of PSII, presented on the school. He spoke to the power of inquiry and how the framework allows for increased passion and engagement. … Read More
Jessi Miller
Jessi Miller presented to our class on the complexities of the digital world. He addressed the how dangerous the online world can be to professionals but also how useful it can be. This was a good reminder of the … Read More