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For our technology class this past week, we gathered at Finnerty Gardens at UVic, where we had a gust speaker named Kirsten Pierce. Kirsten has been teaching Grade 7 at Monterey Middle School for the past 10 years. Throughout our visit, we discussed the importance of outdoor learning, using technology to document experiences, and finding…
This week, I focused on learning from my mistakes while creating a scrapbook page using three of my childhood photographs from a family trip to Disneyland. At first, I struggled with arranging my photographs and choosing decorations that worked well together. With guidance from my mom, I experimented with different layouts, colours, and techniques to…
This week, I decided to learn more about scrapbooking by talking to my mom, who has experience making scrapbook albums. I wanted to learn about her scrapbooking process, where she gets her inspiration, different techniques she has learned, and what advice she would give to someone who is just starting out. I thought this would…
Summary Todays class, we learned about multimedia learning and how teachers can use image, graphics, and videos to support student learning. We discussed how students can learn better when information is presented through both words and pictures instead of words. We also learned about cognitive lad and how having too much information on a slide…
The image above shows my first scrapbook page, where I experimented with a green and brown colour theme, paper layering, and handmade decorations. What I Did: To start my inquiry, I looked through some of my mom’s scrapbooks and explored the supplies she used. Then I went to Michaels to get a scrapbook and looked…
This week, I focused on learning the basics of scrapbooking by exploring different materials, tools, and techniques. I researched the supplies used in scrapbooking and looked through my mom’s collection to see what I could use. I also planned some small experiments to compare different papers, adhesives, cutting tools, and decorations to learn what works…
Photo by https://www.istockphoto.com/photos/internet-safety What? One of the main ideas I took away from Jesse Miller’s presentation was the importance of understanding how technology and social media affect our lives. As technology continues to change, it is important to think about how we use it, what we share online, and how our online actions can affect…
My First Impressions: When I first walked into the Pacific School of Innovation and Inquiry last Friday, it did not feel like the traditional school I was used to. It is located downtown Victoria among other stores, cafes, and is inside a brick building. I got lost many times while walking around the school as…
Photo below by: https://www.youcanchangeeducation.org/high-tech-high.html What I Learned: After I watched the documentary “Most Likely to Succeed,” one of the main ideas that stuck with me was that there can be a difference between what schools traditionally teach and what students actually need to learn for their future. I find that schools often focus on tests,…
What Is a Scrapbook? An example of a scrapbook from my mom’s collection that inspired me to start this inquiry. What I wanted to Find out: This week, I wanted to learn more about scrapbooking before getting more into creating my own pages. I already knew that scrapbooking was a way of organizing photos and…