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?
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I 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…
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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…
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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?
Continue readingGoogle Chrome Extensions
My knowledge of most of the tech tools I use have come from a dedicated Youtuber, Steve Dotto. If you are not familiar with Steve Dotto, he is a passionate tech advocate who used to have a tv show called “Dotto Tech” back in the early 2000’s. I…
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I was first introduced to a plethora of Google Chrome extensions when I took my first graduate EdTech class, ECI831. There was an extensive list that Alec provided and he quickly reviewed some of his favourites, for which I promptly added to my extension list, although not really knowing what they were all about. … Continue reading Let’s add some extensions to your look!
Continue readingLearning to Drive – the Theories of Knowledge Applied
Learning Theories and Driving A CarI am taking a different slant on this week’s blog prompt since I don’t teach in a traditional K-12 classroom like most of our class.Instead, I want to apply the learning theories to a new teaching opportunity I …
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Thought I would experiment with vlogging this week. I was inspired by a tweet from Shelby:6 takes later, here is my effort for this week:
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We shape our tools and thereafter our tools shape us. – Marshall McLuhan The word technology always seems to relate to electronics as this is how our world tends to understand it. We rely on its functioning to allow us to organize, perform, problem solve, compile, create, and present information to those that request or … Continue reading EdTech! EdTech! What the Heck is EdTech?
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