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This week’s exploration of Focused Education Resources, specifically the Digital Classroom, was a valuable opportunity to become familiar with the wide range of online tools available for both students and educators. I was struck by the diversity of resources and… Continue Reading →

Below, I have included a brief screen recording of a video from the Yabla Italian app. As you can see in the video, it features a real person talking, it includes subtitles in English and Italian, and along the bottom… Continue Reading →

For my first sourdough themed inquiry post, I had a lot of different ideas, but I decided to start with a sourdough banana bread. I chose to start with banana bread because it is something I make relatively frequently. I… Continue Reading →

In our EDCI 336 course, for the past few weeks, our weekly lectures have thoroughly delved into the world of generative AI, including what it is, how to use it, and now this week we looked into some of the… Continue Reading →

So far I have been really enjoying this class. This week we learned about UDL (universal design for learning), UdB (understanding by design), and the ADDIE model/framework for education. I personally found UDL and UdB to be the most interesting…. Continue Reading →

Image created with ChatGPT5.2 Image created with ChatGPT5.2 Design is something I find especially interesting and love exploring. Last semester my cohort was in psychology and we were able to do a final project based on a topic of interest…. Continue Reading →

This week in class, we discussed different frameworks used for designing for learning, such as ADDIE, Understanding by Design (UbD), and Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Throughout the classes I have already taken in the education program, I have learned… Continue Reading →

How can AI support UDL and UbD when Lesson Planning UDL is a framework made by the Center for Applied Special Technology (CAST) that is an essential part of lesson planning as its value is placed on learner agency and… Continue Reading →

For my reflection this week, I wanted to think about the different ways UDL has been approached since the use of tech became more prevalent in schools. The UDL principles, which are outlined below, include providing multiple means of engagement,… Continue Reading →

Last week in class, we learned about Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Understanding by Design (UbD). UDL is focuses on establishing learning environments that are supportive of student’s learning needs. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) UDL emphasizes that within… Continue Reading →

For this week’s reflection, I want to discuss universal design for learning (UDL) in the context of educational technology, especially generative AI. I am already quite familiar with UDL – from my background as an educational assistant, as well as… Continue Reading →

This week’s focus on design and the role technology plays in supporting it felt especially valuable because it aligned closely with the direction I already wanted to take with my free inquiry. Exploring how thoughtful design choices impact learning helped… Continue Reading →

I am someone who loves nuance. I enjoy seeing both sides of an issue, learning from multiple perspectives, and sitting with ideas rather than rushing to conclusions. I’m especially drawn to topics that don’t have a clear right or wrong… Continue Reading →

For my free inquiry, I will be attempting to build a small foundation of Chinese Mandarin in preparation for my 6 week practicum in Taipei, Taiwan. While Mandarin is not the indigenous language of Taiwan, it is the most commonly… Continue Reading →

No Plates Were Made This Week Next week is another trimming session followed up by a final class dedicated to glazing our final pieces, so today was our last day on the wheel. It was another humbling day. Today was… Continue Reading →

This week, we explored different ways to design for learning. In EDCI 335 last semester I learned lots about Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Backwards Design. However, the class did not cover the ADDIE model for design. Unlike UDL… Continue Reading →

I am new to Magic School AI and generally cautious of generative AI. This week, I wanted to try out some of the more unique and specific tools offered by Magic School AI. Below, I will document the prompts I… Continue Reading →

Welcome back to my blog! This week in my journey to prepare myself for my upcoming practicum in Japan I have teamed up with the other practicum student Elissa! Together we learned some Japanese and researched more about Japanese culture… Continue Reading →

This week in class, we spoke about Generative AI, and its potential benefits and pitfalls in the classroom. It no doubt can increase efficiency and productivity for teachers and students, but there are serious pitfalls and dangers that should be… Continue Reading →

The Problem Many students, in my University of Victoria edtech course (EDCI 336), expressed a high degree of concern about the power consumption of GenAI server farms. They cited publications such as the 2024 paper, The Climate and Sustainability Implications… Continue Reading →