As outlined by the Megan, Leigh, Jenny, and Kalyn in their presentation on assistive technology last week, there are three types of AT that we can use specifically in a school setting. This includes: Low-Tech – lightweight, portable, limited capabilities, simple features, inexpensive, limited to no training needed Mid-Tech – requires a battery source, relatively … Continue reading Assistive Technology, Barriers to Hurdle Over
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A Fresh Start
This week I started teaching a new session of one of my social media classes at the University of Calgary, Social Media Essentials. As part of this blog prompt, and to apply what we have been learning I decided to try some new assessment to…
Continue readingThe Social Dilemma with Social Potential
The majority of people, in my humble opinion, stand on either two sides on how they view social media: essential or futile. Now don’t get me wrong, I am one of those who like to think that I am on both sides, depending on the context, but there is always a force pulling me closer … Continue reading The Social Dilemma with Social Potential
Continue readingMy Dilemma with The Social Dilemma
I watched the Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma at the start of this semester. And of course, I shared a post on social media with my opinion of the show.The premise of the show is that social media companies manipulate the people who use the pla…
Continue readingOnline Teaching and Higher Education
I currently teach online courses at two higher education institutions – Mount Royal University and the University of Calgary. When I first started online teaching 7 years ago, I developed my course curriculum, added it to the LMS system and…
Continue readingPlanning for Potential (or Inevitable?) Change
I’m going to be frank with you here. The sudden stop to in-person teaching in the spring was difficult for all. However, as a resource teacher, I felt absolutely useless. What I mean by this is I didn’t have a classroom for which I had to create content, didn’t have a classroom to have to … Continue reading Planning for Potential (or Inevitable?) Change
Continue readingJuggling is not recommended?
Distractions are the epitome of my life. I have always been a proud multitasker, but I’m starting to realize that this isn’t always a good thing. Many of the environments that we work and live in each day don’t provide the structure to be a single-tasker. We utilize computers and networks that have instant messaging, … Continue reading Juggling is not recommended?
Continue readingI am a Productivity Ninja
I am a productivity ninja. No, really! I am. I am a workshop trainer for a company called Think Productive . The workshops are based on a book by the company founder, Graham Allcott called “How to Be a Productivity Ni…
Continue readingLet me edutain you.
Congratulations to my classmates Kaleigh, Lisa, Tammy and Tarina for presenting the first session. I thought you did a very thorough job of sharing the history and use of AV (audio visual) aids in the classroom. The blog prompt for thi…
Continue readingHow can I thank you, Sesame Street?
If a child can read, write, and count, but cannot converse, question and socialize, then he or she is not properly educated. – Neil Postman Neil Postman’s disputed quotes are something I find interesting to dissect as it brings to light some persuasive arguments regarding the ‘edutainment’ industry that is prevalent in our society and … Continue reading How can I thank you, Sesame Street?
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