Category: Blog Post

In today’s digital world, fake news presents significant challenges for students. Increasing digital literacy is essential to help them discern fact from fiction. Here is how educators such as myself can integrate digital literacy into various subjects, align it with the curriculum, and incorporate the National Council of Teachers of English framework goals. Teaching Digital…

In today’s interconnected world, digital citizenship has become an essential aspect of education. As educators, we are tasked with preparing not only for the physical world but also for the digital landscape they navigate daily. Here’s how I plan to approach digital citizenship in my future classroom, with insights from key articles and resources provided…

In an era where our lives are increasingly intertwined with digital technology, the importance of cyber safety has never been so crucial. The amount of things that technology allows us to have access to is quite insane. From social media interactions to online learning and remote work, the opportunities and challenges technology brings us is…

During my school years in a small town school, cyber safety was a topic that educators took seriously, and they employed a variety of methods to install its importance. One common approach was through dedicated lessons when it comes to our digital world. These lessons focused on teaching us the proper ways to use the…

In a world rapidly transformed by digital technology and interconnectedness, the landscape of education is evolving at an extraordinary rate. Our class discussions and Michael Wesch’s video highlight how significant these changes are in creating a new culture of participation. As a future educator, I reflect on how this will shape my teaching methods, aiming…

In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, the concept of education is undergoing a profound transformation. As we reflect on the insights shared in our recent lecture and Dan Wesch’s enlightening video, “An Anthropological Introduction to YouTube,” it becomes evident that we are witnessing the emergence of a new culture of participation, one that fundamentally alters…

Exploring Flip… I chose to explore the tech tool Flip. This is a free website that allows you to record, edit and share video assignments. I chose this website because I plan on creating some videos for my learning project. This tool was pretty easy to use but there were definitely a few things that…

As a lover of creative and interactive tools, I decided to dive into the world of Animoto. This platform caught my eye because it promised a fun and engaging way to create video clips, which is something I enjoy doing for assignments. I thought it would be a great idea to get to know the…

As we all know technology has become a huge part of our everyday lives – it is impossible to escape the influence of technology. From the moment we wake up to the time we go to bed, our lives are intertwined with digital tools and platforms. In today’s blog I am going to delve into…

In today’s tech-driven society, it is crucial to recognize the impact that technology has on our daily routines, both personally and academically. Reflecting on my own tech habits, I have realized the dual role that digital tolls play in my life, from leisure and social interactions to academic pursuits and productivity. Social Apps for Connection…