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In today’s inquiry blog, we move onto practicum. I have comprehensively explored the Brightspace resources of ED-P 361, the UVic PDP Program’s 6-week practicum course in order to compile information about practicum relationships. Professional and Collaborative Relationships In both ED-P 361 and in other classes, our professors have emphasized the importance of maintaining professional and…
This week in EDCI 336, we discussed the importance of accessibility, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), as well as assistive technologies and how they foster independence, success, engagement, and inclusivity in the classroom. In-Class Activity Reflective Questions In class, we watched What is Accessibility and Using Technologies to Support Diverse Learning Needs to spark thought…
In this inquiry blog post, I will be attempting to define what the term “success” means for early career teachers according to different sources – namely, my own preexisting knowledge and opinions, teacher guides and blogs, and GenAI. Let’s start with the former most. Before exploring, I believe this is what success looks like for…
This week in EDCI 336, we explored the concepts of gamification and game-based learning in education. While similarly named, they are different things: Gamification is about integrating elements from games into learning activities to increase engagement; such elements include badges, leaderboards, experience points (xp), or other things typically found in games. Game-based learning, on the…
This week in EDCI 336 we learned about several models outlining how to integrate EdTech in the best way for student learning. Specifically, we focused on the Community of Inquiry (CoI), SAMR, TPACK, and Technology Integration Matrix (TIM) Models. Today, I will be providing a brief overview of CoI and SAMR, and a slightly deeper…
During week 5 of our EdTech class, we continued our discussion of GenAI. Whereas we mostly discussed its implications for learning last time, this time we discussed its consequences on the environment. How much water does GenAI use? Since we focused on GenAI’s impact on the environment through water and power usage, I decided to…
The two virtual PD sessions I attended this week were “The Digital Classroom for K-7” and “Live It! Bilingual Place-based Learning K-7”. The first PD session was about Focused Education’s digital classroom, and the second PD session was about Live It Earth. Digital Classroom This AI-generated image is a visual representation of my experience exploring…
Designing for learning is an important part of teachers’ lesson planning and execution. Today, we will exploring Understanding by design, ADDIE, and CAST’s Universal Design for Learning – key resources made to help teachers design rich, accessible, and adaptable learning experiences for their students. Universal Design for Learning The central purpose of UDL is to…
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 generating text, images, and other resources in response to user prompts. Instantly, your mind is…
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, power imbalances in the teacher-student relationship, and standardization, attempts to jump outside the status quo…