Learning about digital literacy is in my books, considered a “must”, especially in today’s society. Things in the digital world are changing so fast, so it can seem pretty scary to put yourself out there as a teacher and feel confident enough to teach your students about digital literacy. I think something important to rememberContinue reading “True or False, But on a Whole New Level”
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Paying Attention to Detail!
As this learning project winds down, I felt it was a good time to try something that I’ve been wanting to do for a while. This week I went back to my roots, iron-on vinyl, but with a bit of a twist. Before this, I had only tried glitter iron-on vinyl with designs that weren’tContinue reading “Paying Attention to Detail!”
Continue readingFoil Transfers = Endless Projects!
As this learning journey begins to wind down, a new order came in the mail just in time for me to try out! If you have done research on Cricuts or if you even have one of your own, you may have heard of Cricut’s foil transfer sheets and foil transfer kit before. If not,Continue reading “Foil Transfers = Endless Projects!”
Continue readingCyber Sleuthing (AKA Stalking!)
This week our topic in EDTC 300 was digital identity and cyber sleuthing. As we have learned, the internet, much like anything else we encounter in life, has it’s ups and downs. Through platforms such as Twitter, people are able to relate to one another on a whole new level. Tweets have the potential ofContinue reading “Cyber Sleuthing (AKA Stalking!)”
Continue readingTo Share Or Not To Share? ~ Digital Citizenship
The digital world can be an amazing place, but people can also take it to another level where it can become out of hand. This is why digital citizenship is crucial to keep in mind as a teacher, and just as important to pass onto our students to ensure their online safety. Ribble’s Nine ElementsContinue reading “To Share Or Not To Share? ~ Digital Citizenship”
Continue readingAnother Success: Cricut Adventures
Last week I tried glass etching cream for the first time, on a small teacup. This week I decided to move to something bigger, a 9×13 baking dish! I have been telling my mom that I was going to customize her glass baking dishes for her as soon as I figured out how to, andContinue reading “Another Success: Cricut Adventures”
Continue readingExperiences with Glass Etching!
I have been beyond excited for the past week because my new supplies and materials for my Cricut finally came in the mail! I had way too many ideas swirling around in my head for the first two days that I couldn’t even put enough of my focus on one project. I finally decided whatContinue reading “Experiences with Glass Etching!”
Continue readingTerrific or Terrifying? Technology Within your Classroom
Technology- such a commonly used phrase, however, its definition is ever-changing. Watching a Youtube video titled “An Anthropological Introduction to Youtube” which was published in 2008 really reminds us of how fast things can change and develop. This new cultural form of participation is really on a whole new level, especially when thinking about appsContinue reading “Terrific or Terrifying? Technology Within your Classroom”
Continue readingThe Art of Creativity
This week brought along new materials and new techniques! If you’ve ever done any research on Cricut’s, or if you have one of your own, then you have probably heard of Cricut’s infusible ink. In case you haven’t, it’s basically fancy pens and markers that you can either draw freehand with or put into yourContinue reading “The Art of Creativity”
Continue readingPractice Makes Perfect
Learning how to use the Cricut is definitely progressing more and more each week! The first time I used a Cricut, I knew that I needed one of my own, and I’m so excited to say that my own Cricut has officially been ordered! The past week was reading week, so I felt like IContinue reading “Practice Makes Perfect”
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