The core EdTech concepts focus on moving from simple tool use to transformative learning and continuous professional growth. The SAMR ladder serves as a vital framework for evaluating technology integration through four distinct stages: Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition. Beyond classroom evaluation, Personal Learning Networks (PLN) facilitate ongoing development through a connected web of tools…
I enjoyed my free inquiry topic even more than I expected. At the beginning of the semester, I thought mobility and flexibility would mostly be about improving performance and preventing injury as an athlete. As the inquiry progressed, however, I realized that it was also connected to my overall health, recovery, posture, and even how…
I went into this class pretty confident I already understood the basics of online privacy. I knew social media tracked you, I knew ads were targeted, and like a lot of people, I had that half-joking belief that my phone was definitely listening to me. What I didn’t expect was to walk away feeling like…
When most people think about outdoor learning in high school, they picture gym class, running laps, playing soccer, and maybe a fitness circuit. But this week our group got talking about something different: what would it actually look like to take other subjects outside? Science, English, math, social studies? It turns out, quite a lot….
As future Physical and Health Education teachers, we are preparing to teach a subject grounded in movement, relationships, and lived experiences. Through our link-to-practice placements and previous coaching experiences, we have witnessed both the benefits and the challenges that technology can bring into gyms, fields, and studios. Technology is already part of today’s classrooms. The…
For this update on my free inquiry project, I wanted to reflect on where my mobility progress is currently at and how it has changed over the past little while. One thing I’ve started to notice through this process is that progress in mobility doesn’t always happen evenly. Some movements improve quickly, while others seem…
Coding, Computational Thinking, and Social Studies This week’s discussion around coding and computational thinking made me think about how these skills might fit within a Social Studies classroom. At first, coding can seem more connected to subjects like computer science or math, but computational thinking is really about problem-solving, recognizing patterns, and breaking complex ideas…
Reflecting on Digital Accessibility This week’s focus on digital accessibility made me think more carefully about how information is presented online. Accessibility is often treated as something technical, but many of the practices we discussed are really about clarity and thoughtful design. Things like using headings, writing descriptive links, and adding alt text help ensure…
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve continued working on my mobility inquiry, focusing on improving my control, flexibility, and strength through consistent practice. One thing I’ve learned during this process is that mobility progress tends to come slowly, but small improvements can be really encouraging when you track them over time. One of the…
On Friday I attended an online workshop that introduced the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) as a teaching resource for classrooms. Since Social Studies is my main teachable subject, I found the session especially interesting and useful. The NFB offers teachers a great way to bring different types of learning into the classroom, particularly…