category EDCI 336
Assessment can be overwhelming without a solid system of organization. Teachers collect evidence of learning through artifacts and can keep in a physical portfolio, or can link them digitally. FreshGrade is a commonly used digitally based assessment program that creates… Continue Reading →
This week in class, we met in an online Edcamp forum. I wasn’t sure what to expect and so the introvert in me felt a bit awkward. I was expecting each room to have a facilitator, but since that wasn’t… Continue Reading →
This week we met Heidi James and some of her middle and high school students who have used, and advocate for using, Minecraft in education. Heidi spoke passionately about the engagement and benefits for students of using gaming in education… Continue Reading →
Last week, Tracy Humphreys met with us to discuss technology and inclusion. She is a parent who has become an advocate for students with various disabilities to gain access to an equitable education. There was so much value in Tracy’s… Continue Reading →
This week we discussed Modality in Education. We talked about the different modalities and how the term “online learning” isn’t easy to define anymore. It’s no longer just in-person or online because virtual learning now takes many forms and trying… Continue Reading →
In Friday’s class we met Trevor Mackenzie. Trevor is a local educator, author, speaker and advocate for inquiry-based learning. His “student-first” philosophy was a breath of fresh air and I found his enthusiasm really inspiring. He began his talk with… Continue Reading →
In Friday’s class we met Jeff Hopkins. Jeff is the founder and principal educator at our local Pacific School of Innovation and Inquiry (PSII). I found myself REALLY wanting my kids to go there in high school! It seems like… Continue Reading →
Knowing that I would be teaching myself, I knew I would need some virtual help. It’s been 20+ years since I was reading music regularly and it’s not like riding a bike. I am trying out a few free demos… Continue Reading →
I got all excited about what I would find when I Googled myself for the first time! Sadly, nothing juicy. Although that’s likely a good thing. All I found was my Facebook profile and hundreds of other Jackie Turner Facebook… Continue Reading →
Well I sure have a lot to learn about blogs, and what seems to be web design? Still stumbling through and trying to figure out what each label means and does. I have been able to add sections, but am… Continue Reading →