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The majority of my understanding about online teaching and learning, K-12 online schools, and the school system in B.C. was formed throughout the MEd in Educational Technology program and during the process of working on this project. The research I completed initially helped me be a better online teacher, and over time, helped shine light

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As the focal point of my master’s project is on effective educational video, it is important that what I have learned is also shared with others who are also in the field, especially of online education. Many sources of information shaped my understanding of how to create effective educational video. These are provided below. References

https://www.canva.com/design/DAGm93_5rHY/18Zlct4MreT8HSraL4eMww/view?utm_content=DAGm93_5rHY&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h1e8347e752 Social Media Tips for Parents: healthy and happy teens in a digital age © 2025 by Jeff Bennett is licensed under CC BY 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Point 1 Wise, J. (2016). Anxiety... Continue Reading →

Roses are among the most beloved flowers in the world. Their vibrant colors, delicate petals, and signature scent have made them a symbol of love, beauty, and even sorrow across cultures. But despite their beauty, roses are also fleeting. Their short lifespan forces us to admire them in the moment, to appreciate their presence while

At the beginning of this course, Social Media for Connected and Personalized Learning, I had weary views on the idea of using social media for learning.  As an avid social media user and someone who enjoys not only watching but also creating content on social media I have been very careful with what I create

As I wrap up the finishing touches and review my Master’s paper with my cohort and professors this week, I am starting to action my final project. I plan to create a scoping document for the Provincial Government that outlines an idea to have a new pathway to graduation for learners who currently do not

When I first read “Twitter Use and its effect on student perception of instructor credibility”, I was very resistant to the idea that teachers should be concerned by how the public perceives their credibility.  I suppose that this stemmed from a feeling of defensiveness.  I always thought that there was a certain inherent virtue in...

Please use the interactive H5P image hotspots to play the recordings of my reflection on EDCI 568. Start at the left-hand side and work your way to the right-hand side. A typed copy of my reflection is at the end... Continue Reading →

Valerie’s interview with Dr. Remi Kalir of Duke University was, for me, the most interesting one yet! He spoke of social annotation – reading and writing collaboratively – and gave many thought-provoking examples that I have never thought about as... Continue Reading →

What started out as a new job at an online school has turned into a deep exploration of a system I knew little about. The main reason I chose the Master of Education in Education Technology at UVIC was to give myself the time and resources to learn more about online schools and the system

Since September 2024, Kati and I have been collaborating on our project. Inspired by Valerie’s discussion with Dr. Remi Kalir, we decided to co-author a blog post about our workflow and the significance of teamwork. Dr. Kalir’s insights have resonated... Continue Reading →

I was really lucky to have been able to attend the COABE 2025 conference in Dallas Texas, March 30th -April 2nd .  COABE stands for Coalition on Adult Basic Education, and it is quite big with well over 2000 attendees.... Continue Reading →

As I am approaching the final days of my coursework in the EdTech program, I have been reflecting on how this last course has changed me and how the overall program has informed my practice. A lot of the work... Continue Reading →

Valerie’s interview with Bonnie Stewart, associate professor from the University of Windsor in the faculty of education, was another really interesting one for me. I must admit, I don’t fully understand the depth of everything they were discussing, but a... Continue Reading →

  As I wrap up this semester in EDCI568 – Technology and Innovation in Education, I’m surprised by how significantly my thinking and approach to technology-integrated learning and teaching have evolved. The course introduced valuable concepts and encouraged me to … Read More

 It was very interesting to listen to Valerie’s Interview with Charlie Watson from the UVic center for Accessible Learning. I had no idea that there were so many ways to create accessibility. Charlie mentioned two things that really resonated with... Continue Reading →

Embarking on the journey through EDCI 568 has shaped and changed my understanding of technology’s essential role in modern classrooms. Each class and guest speaker has expanded my knowledge and instilled a heightened awareness of the ethical implications of digital... Continue Reading →

Article: Gamification of Education Authors: Wendy Hsin-Yuan and Dilip Soman (Rotman School of Management: University of Toronto) Overview This article was of particular interest in regards to how the concept of ‘gaming’ has evolved from the simple act of ‘playing and entertainment’ at a personal level to one with even deeper commercial and educational connections.

As I continue digging into research for my Master’s project, I’ve found myself drawn into the fascinating and slightly messy world of artificial intelligence, copyright, and co-authorship. With AI tools becoming more common in schools and universities used to draft... Continue Reading →

Reflecting upon my learning this semester In this post I reflect upon my learning in EDCI 568: Discourse on Social Media for Connected and Personalized Learning through taking a look back through the previous blog posts that I made this... Continue Reading →

Tiffany and I have been working together on our project since September, 2024, and Valerie’s conversation with Dr. Remi Kalir gave us the idea to write a shared blog post about our workflow and the value of collaboration. Although we... Continue Reading →

While completing research for my MEd project, the article that spoke to me the most was one from Simon Fraser University through the Children’s Mental Health Research Quarterly called Children’s Mental Health: The Numbers and the Needs. How does the mental health of children in B.C. connect to my project? As part of my research,

“I’ve tried and apparently I’m too stupid” I spent the morning waiting at a Service Canada office to renew my husband’s passport on his behalf. I went into the same office earlier in the week but was only able to... Continue Reading →