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The City of Vancouver is located on the unceded traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam Indian Band), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh Nation). I spent the first half of my break in Vancouver staying in my aunt’s condo! She lives right on the seawall downtown, so one of the days I was there, we walked it. Most of our walk went past Sunset Beach and English Bay,…
We had a guest speaker, who is a Digital Literacy Coordinator for SD62. We learned about many different educational resources that teachers in the district use, including seeing the district technology website. We learned which educational technology was available in all schools, such as iPads and Chromebooks. One thing that really shocked me is when she said that all colour printing had to be…
Gowlland Tod Provincial Park is located on the land of the W̱SÁNEĆ people, and is one of the last remaining natural areas in the Greater Victoria region. My roommate Ava and I decided we really needed to step into nature, for both exploring purposes and out mental health. We spent a total time of around 1 hour there. When we were driving there,…
Pacific School for Innovation & Inquiry (PSII) Tour This week, we were fortunate enough to tour the Pacific School for Innovation & Inquiry (PSII). This school is an independent school, which is based on inquiry, and not curriculum. We had a presentation from both the founder of the school and a current grade 12 student, learning more…
Guest Speaker The District Teacher Leader of Curriculum and Innovation for SD63 was a guest speaker for our class. I liked the different strategies offered of implementing technology into classroom for all grades, as I find it difficult of ways for myself to think of how early years can interact with technology appropriately. I really liked the use of greenscreens in…
The first 2 weeks of EDCI 336 were a whirlwind. We learned so many new technology tools that I have never used before, testing my skills to their max. I thought I was pretty good with technology, but it turns out I am more behind than I think I am. Creating a Blog I thought…
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This is where Assignment 2: Educational Technology Resource Development will be presented when complete.
This is where you share your updates and creations for Assignment 1: Free Inquiry Project.