Author: Leah Bissonnette

I’m freakin’ done you guys! This class has been a heck of a journey, and I’m so glad I decided to join. I have finally completed my Personal Journey into Media. When I first chose to embark on this route, … Continue reading →

I’m not sure I can actually summarize everything that I have learned over the last semester when it comes to digital citizenship and media literacy. I was a total noob and still kind of am, but at least now I … Continue reading →

I went down a Flipgrid rabbit hole this weekend and learned a ton. The website is really user friendly when it comes to researching different things about it. I was able to very easily find the Terms of Use, and … Continue reading →

This week’s topic centers on the ethical, legal, and moral ramifications of using technology in the classroom. I think this is a very important topic as it can be seen as one of the main reasons people hesitate to incorporate … Continue reading →

Ok folks, my first TikTok video had 947 views. I’m told that is pretty good, and coming from my teenagers, it must be true! That is not why I’m writing this post though. Our school had a talent show yesterday. … Continue reading →

I finally made my first TikTok. It was getting ridiculous really, it’s not that hard. I think I was thinking too big; like I had to make some epic video to be able to post it (I think my teenagers … Continue reading →

I’m going a little off-topic from the blog prompt this week, but it is relevant to our conversations and especially to us as educators. Wikipedia describes “The digital divide [as] a gap between those who have access to new technology and those … Continue reading →

Actually, I have been plugging away at it pretty steadily, but I still feel a little behind. I think that is just a reality of working full-time and going to school full-time. I dove in to Flipgrid by doing a … Continue reading →

I’m pissed off this week. Can I say that? I feel duped honestly. Like someone has kept the wool pulled over my eyes and I’m just now realizing. As most of the world has, I’ve heard of “fake news” and … Continue reading →

Why hasn’t anyone required me to take a media literacy/digital citizenship course?! The more I read into the topic, the more I realize how much I don’t know about it, nor does almost everyone else my age. I’m not sure … Continue reading →