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Weekly Reflection Blog Post #2

Fig . 1. “Create an image of yourself” prompt, ChatGPT, 5.2, OpenAI, 27 Jan. 2026, https://chatgpt.com/c/69794739-3eb8-8330-babe-470e3e10e932. GenAI in Education: A Brief Introduction My understanding of GenAI (Generative Artificial Intelligence) is that it refers to online tools that are capable of… Continue Reading →

Learning About AI: The Benefits and the Risk

Reflecting on AI tools in education this week has left me feeling quite anxious and confused, which has led me to do some research in order to better understand and articulate my concerns. I recognize the significant benefits AI offers… Continue Reading →

Wheel Throwing Week 3: Trimming

This week I’m trying vlogging! Due to file size, I’ve separated my rant into four parts. Enjoy! The Trimming Process & My Experience Being Imperfect Models for our Students Importance of Community While Learning Next Week Trimmed Pieces The first… Continue Reading →

About that GenAI thing…

During my Link 2 Practice experience last semester, I was working with a grade 8 student to help create a PowerPoint presentation explaining the history and effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. When we were researching, the anticipated Gemini answer appeared… Continue Reading →

Weekly Reflection #2

Introduction This week in class we talked a lot about the use of Generative artificial intelligence (gen AI). Throughout this class and the workbook we finished. I learned a lot about how generative AI tools can be used to do… Continue Reading →

Inquiry Blog Post #1

Welcome to my inquiry blog! For my inquiry blog, I am going to learn more about Japan and Japanese culture! This spring, I am completing my 6-week practicum at a Canadian international school in Tokyo, Japan. There, I get the… Continue Reading →

Learning ASL: Week Two

This week felt especially exciting because I began to learn new signs and basic sentence structure, allowing me to put together my first sentences in ASL! As we explored descriptive words and questions, I realized how important expression is to… Continue Reading →

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Weekly Reflection #2

What are some of the major limitations of GenAI?   I think that that there are several limitations with GenAI. One is that it can only use pre-exisiting information/data from the past, or information that is input by a user. Otherwise,… Continue Reading →

Weekly Reflection #2

What are some of the major limitations of GenAI?   GenAI is not perfect and not always right. When using generative AI for image generation, I have come across many spelling mistakes and inperfections on the images. See image below. I… Continue Reading →

Generative AI and Education

This week we discussed GenAI and its role in education. Whether we like it or not, GenAI is something that our students will grow up with. There are appealing benefits of this technology but also many concerns and issues, as… Continue Reading →

Free Inquiry Post #1: My Rod

This weekend I drove back out to Sooke to pickup a fly rod and reel from my parent’s house. The reel already has backing line on it but I have no idea if it is still good. I figured learning… Continue Reading →

Reflection 2: AI in the classroom

This week, I tested out Notebook IM on a text that I read last semester for my math education course. The text discusses “problems worth solving” in the classroom and promotes posing open-ended questions with multiple entry points and possible… Continue Reading →

My Guide To Travelling On A Budget

Travelling is known to be stressful and expensive. As someone who has travelled an awful lot, I can also confirm that it is one of the most rewarding experiences you will have in your life. You are able to see… Continue Reading →

Weekly Reflection #1

With the prevalence of technology in today’s societies, I believe education needs to be adapted. One of our main jobs as educators and teachers is to teach our learners how to be smart, inquisitive, informed citizens. Learning how to use… Continue Reading →

My initial thoughts

As I begin EDCI 336, my initial feelings are a mix of curiosity, nervousness, and a bit of confusion. Starting an online education technology course feels different from many of the classes I’ve taken before, and I’ll admit that navigating… Continue Reading →

AI, Water, & The Matrix

Repost from CANeLearn https://canelearn.net/2025/09/14/numbers-ai-water-the-matrix/ The billionaires were at the White House in September for an AI event. I cannot imagine what a thousand “thousands” looks like, let alone one million “millions” to make a billion!  Anyway, the billionaires at the… Continue Reading →

Weekly Reflection Blog Post #1

As I begin EDCI 336, I am thinking about how educational technology connects to larger questions about pedagogy and learning. Although getting started with the online platforms felt confusing at first, I recognize that discomfort is often part of meaningful… Continue Reading →

Weekly Reflection Blog Post #1

What obstacles do educators often face when they try to change pedagogy? I have both seen and heard how systemic factors often limit educators’ attempts to change and evolve their pedagogy. As learning has been traditionally defined by linear paths,… Continue Reading →

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