I started this inquiry project with a guilty conscious. Busy with school and work, I found myself becoming more reliant on prepackaged foods and my trash output was increasing. Ever since I was young, I have always had an interest … Read More
Intro to Kahoot! Kahoot! is a game-based learning platform with both ready-to-play games and tools to create unique custom quiz games. Ranging in cost from a free basic program to $14.99 per month for Kahoot!+ Max for teachers, Kahoot! can … Read More
When I did my first trash diary blog, I found that one of the major areas where I create landfill waste was based on convenience food. These were things like granola bars, grab-and-go snacks, and coffees/teas that I bought on … Read More
I can remember in Grade 4 we did a writing task where we made up a dance move and had to write down an instructional writing piece on how to do it. Then, our teacher read the instructions to the … Read More
This week I did bad. As I sat down to do my Inquiry blog, I had a plan. On Wednesday after work, I was going to grab a bunch of mason jars and containers and head on down to the … Read More
Today in our EDCI 336 class, we had a Jesse Miller come in and discuss the role of the teacher in internet safety. It was interesting to see somebody lay out the internet, how it has changed over time, how … Read More
When I initially thought about doing trash for this inquiry project, I was thinking about landfill garbage. As I have read more about household waste though, the internet has constantly pointed me to a secondary culprit that I should be … Read More
While some teachers are quick to embrace technology in the classroom, others are more hesitant. On one hand, technology can allow for accessibility options, ready students for the digital world, and create learning opportunities not previously available. On the other … Read More
When I decided to look into my waste as my Free Inquiry, one of the first things on my mind was my recycling. Particularly I wanted to know: Does what I put into my blue bins actually get properly recycled? … Read More
This week, we are talking about accessibility in my EDCI 336 class. Technology should reduce barriers and level the playing field for all learners. But, in many cases, technology may accidentally create barriers. This is why it is crucial that … Read More