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 readingMajor Project Update 4: Digital Safety Co-Created Checklist
In the whirlwind that was last week (full disclosure: I had surgery and will be off work till after Christmas break – boo!) I failed to provide a final update for my digital citizenship lessons with my students. My sub will continue on my lesson plans, but I feel the absence of seeing the pros…
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 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 readingVlog 2: Major Cross-Curricular Unit Project Overview
Overview
Family note home
At-home component for families – family pledge and school-home journals
Overview of activities for Days 1-3
Day 1: Introduction to Digital Citizenship (2 days)
Day 2: Exploring Online Identities (2 days)
Day 3: Interpe…
Major Project: Grade 7 Cross-Curricular Unit: Navigating the Digital World Responsibility
First Vlog
Quick overview of purpose and outline.
*I always have the best still frame captures of my face…just wait and see!
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Confessions of a Former Social Media Oversharer
Like many a Xennial, reflecting on the transformation of my digital identity makes me cringe. My carefree childhood and awkward teen years are relegated to dusty photo albums, shoddy VHS home movies, and a Hotmail account with a questionable – but thankfully anonymous – username. In my early 20s, my husband asked me out on…
Continue readingReflections on Ribble’s Nine Elements, Two Trials and One Triumph
When I became a teacher, I was prepared to wear many hats – mentor, manager, motivator, counsellor, coach, and even social liaison (the list seems infinite). Technology was rapidly evolving; Smartboards were the latest “must-have” Edtech, and elite schools flaunted their solitary laptop cart. Despite my interest in these advancements, I had yet to acknowledge…
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