My online identity has changed quite a lot in recent years due to building
online businesses. In fact, I have multiple versions. Those who search for
educational resources may find this blog site or my Sask Thinking Classroom
Instagram page while those looking for healthy food ideas might happen upon
my Roxy’s Nutrition page. But even with multiple realities, they frequently
overlap in content.
Week #6 Reflection: Transhumanism
During the group discussion, we talked about embracing transhumanism as the approach we should take in a digital and networked world. Transhumanism can affect our future digital identity and humanity. According to Gui (2015), transhumanist futures in w…
Continue readingThe Sask. Digital Citizenship Continuum: Balancing The Good and the Bad of the Digital World
To help prepare for my final assignment in EC&I 832, I’ve spent the last few days going through the Sask, Digital Citizenship Continuum and trying to see how the Contiuum best fits in with ELA B10, one of the classes I currently teach. The Continuum gives teachers an idea of what their students will need … Continue reading The Sask. Digital Citizenship Continuum: Balancing The Good and the Bad of the Digital World
Continue readingReading Week is Also Thinking Week
The 2022-2023 school year up until this weekend has been a absolute blur. Prior to the school year, I had full intentions to take the summer to relax and rejuvenate. That plan quickly turned into an unexpected house sale and … Continue reading
Continue reading832 Major Project: Early Stages
During the first class of EC&I 832, we reviewed the syllabus, as usual, and
covered expectations for the final assignment(s). I immediately knew what I
wanted to attempt. I waited until after class to ask Dr Couros if creating
a list of resources that represented Indigenous perspectives, voices, and
ways of knowing was suitable for the criteria. I had no idea what it would
look like
Show some manners people!
Get your elbows off the tables, stop yelling at each other we are in the car, don’t wear your hat in the house….All things I’ve been told many times growing up, as well as referenced numerous times as a parent. What does it boil down…
Continue readingA Teacher & Parent Perspective of the 9 Elements of Digital Citizenship
Mike Ribble of Digital Citizenship Handbook for School Leaders: Fostering Positive Interactions Online highlights the main ideas for digital citizenship, categorized in three groups; Respect for Self and Others, Educating Self and Others and Protecting Self and Others. As a teacher I can readily relate to the importance of these three categories and their sub-categoric […]
Continue readingRibble’s 9 Elements of Digital Citizenship- Colliding Worlds
Twenty-years ago, as I sat at my family’s desktop chatting on MSN messenger, I was entirely unaware or conscious of the idea of digital citizenship. Though I spent time online talking with friends, my exposure to the digital world was … Continue reading
Continue readingApihtawikosisan – Both Halves Matter
This week’s topic is: How do we approach the concept of identity in a digital and networked world?While researching this topic, I began contemplating the idea of ‘the norm’ and those who either don’t fit into it or choose not to conform. We all seek re…
Continue readingIt’s About Empowering Students
I am fortunate that throughout my career I have been influenced by strong leaders in the world of Education Technology. Almost 10 years ago, my school division introduced a “Connected Educator” program whereby successful candidates received 1:1 devices. However, the beauty of the program was in not the technology, rather the outstanding professional development andContinue reading “It’s About Empowering Students”
Continue reading