After a few bumps along the path, my major project is complete (although I foresee future adjustments as I continue to implement it in different classrooms). My intent with this project was to test it as I created it, because – as I’ve said a thousand times – there are no truer critics than middle-years…
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The Filter Bubble and how it fits into ELA B10
Outcomes: CR B10.1 – Comprehend and respond to a variety of visual, oral, print, and multimedia texts that address:• identity (e.g., Diversity of Being);• social responsibility (e.g., Degrees of Responsibility); and• social action (agency) (e.g., Justice and Fairness). CC B10.2- Create and present a visual or multimedia presentation supporting a prepared talk on a researched … Continue reading The Filter Bubble and how it fits into ELA B10
Continue readingMajor Project Update 5: ePortfolios Overview
Last week marked the first full week I was absent from my class. Handing the reins over to someone else has been difficult, especially as this includes the implementation of my major project digital citizenship lesson plans. Of course (looking on the bright side), if there’s a wrinkle in my plans due to a lack…
Continue readingSummary of Learning: Escape the Nexus: A Digital Odyssey
Welcome to my summary of learning! I have created a video overview of my digital escape room game, Escape the Nexus; however, I encourage you to enjoy as much or as little of the game itself! Game Key Points: There are five challenge sites containing multiple games (videos, links, multiple choice, matching, images, etc) that…
Continue readingMatt’s Major Project – The Ethical Considerations of AI
It’s finally done. Below you will find my major project in which I explore the ethical dimensions of AI use. I would like to thank everyone in the course for providing such rich discussion on this topic, and our instructor … Continue reading
Continue readingMajor Project Update 3: Exploring Peter Liljedahl’s “Thinking Classrooms”
THINKING CLASSROOMS AND DIGITAL LITERACY As many of my fellow classmates live in Regina, the name Peter Liljedahl or the concept of “Thinking Classrooms” might ring a few bells. Liljedahl frequently hosts PD in Regina (three of which I thoroughly enjoyed attending last year). If I may make a shameless plug for my Division Curriculum…
Continue readingMatt’s Summary of Learning
If you have a chance please take 5 minutes to watch my summary of learning. Thank you for all of your insightful discussions throughout the course.
Continue readingThe Case of Jekyll and Hyde: My Daily Struggle for Digital Literacy in a Fake World
Reflecting on my digital skills, navigating between reality and rhetoric often feels like a tale of two personas. By day, during the work week, with my family, I’m an advocate for balanced, informed tech use and digital literacy in our homes and schools. Yet, by night, on the weekends, alone, I must confess to being…
Continue readingFake News: A Day-long Timeline of Unquestioned Algorithm-Driven Mayhem
4:20 AM My interaction with media begins the moment I get out of bed (this is a generous description – it is more akin to a military crawl with more cursing). I am ashamed to say it, but after regaining … Continue reading
Continue readingWeek 9: Analyzing “News”
As is my concern for most topics, at what point do we move from primarily
focusing on pre-service teachers and looking at in-service educators for
education on all things anti-oppressive and digital evolution?
