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Edcamp
Edcamps are a “bottom up” way of organizing and sharing ideas. In class we did a mini Edcamp, my group discussed our favourite teachers. It was nice to have an open dialogue and we found a lot of commonality … Read More
EdTech | Growth Mindset | Learning Design | Multimedia Learning Theory | Pedagogical Practices | Personal Learning Networks | Professionalism
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
The Metchosin Apple Festival
Running the juicing station at the Metchosin Apple Festival has turned into a fall ritual for me. A group of kids who started as visitors to the festival years ago, are now buddies with me and it’s nice to see … Read More
solo camping
Six years ago I decided to visit the Carmanah Walbran park. I hadn’t been since I was a toddler with my family, this time I decided to go alone. It was January and after three hours of unfamiliar logging roads … Read More
What’s a caboodle?
There are many things I want to do, but it feels like I’m waiting around until they naturally happen. I want to use this project to try as much as I can this fall. Here’s a list of possibilities. … Read More