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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Well, here it is! The project I manifested at the beginning of the semester. The process was challenging because I’m not a primary teacher and teaching littles (especially Ks-grade2) is not my cup of tea! Kudos to those teachers who teach primary grades! I have all the respect and patience for you! In talking with… Continue reading Major Project for EC&I832
Continue readingHaving Students Reflect on Their Online Behaviour and Usage Through Journaling
Outcomes CC B10.4 Create a variety of written informational (including a business letter, biographical profile, problem solution essay) and literary (including fictionalized journal entries and a short script) communications. AR B10.2- Set personal language learning goals and select strategies to enhance growth in language learning. Course Theme The World Around Us and Within Us Overview … Continue reading Having Students Reflect on Their Online Behaviour and Usage Through Journaling
Continue readingCombating Confirmation Bias: A Lesson Battling Fake News
Outcomes CRB10.3- Listen to, comprehend, interpret, and summarize information and ideas presented in a variety of literary and informational texts including group discussion, oral readings, interviews, prepared talks, and a talkback show about a topic or issue being studied. CRB10.4- Read, interpret, and summarize a wide variety of classical and contemporary literary (including drama, biography, … Continue reading Combating Confirmation Bias: A Lesson Battling Fake News
Continue readingRamona’s Major Project Dec. 12
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Continue readingStarting off the semester with a technology survey
When looking through the Saskatchewan Digital Citizenship Continuum, one of the first key skills students will need to do is look at their schools technology policy and use that to co-create a “Responsible Use Policy” (2015). This policy should make it clear how students can use technology in the classroom, and what appropriate use would … Continue reading Starting off the semester with a technology survey
Continue readingThe 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 Final Updates
This major project aims to address the challenges faced by newcomer youth regarding social media and online safety. I develop a comprehensive ready-to-use curriculum on digital citizenship and media literacy. The learning ojectives cover key aspects of…
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This major project aims to address the challenges faced by newcomer youth regarding social media and online safety. I develop a comprehensive ready-to-use curriculum on digital citizenship and media literacy. The learning ojectives cover key aspects of…
Continue readingEC&I Digital Citizenship & Media Literacies (Major Assignment)
I started this major assignment looking at connecting digital citizenship education to curriculum to establish a resource package for teaching. I started out with grade 6 Health curriculum from 2009, and began the process of making the connections. I realized … Continue reading
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