Kya's Blog

LINK to my Digital Story     In my digital story, I chose to discuss the First Nation peoples of the Stoney Nakota community. I will talk about the history and agreements that created and established the Stoney Nakota First Nations, their history of schooling and what I have learned for my future professional teaching practice.  Digital Story References  

  Using Scratch to Investigate Refraction! Link to my Lesson Plan     Scratch coding is an excellent application to incorporate into your teaching plans. Scratch fosters engagement, creativity and problem-solving skills among students. It introduces them to computational thinking, laying the foundation for computer science concepts. Scratch projects can span across subjects, enabling cross-disciplinary learning. Its accessibility and user-friendly interface make it suitable for all ages. I have created a lesson relating to the Grade 4 science unit Light and Shadows,  where students use Scratch to explore how refraction works involving the bending and dispersion of light.

      My partner and I created a mini-lesson using an engaging and interactive app that contains many fun games that teach math concepts such as addition, subtraction, sorting, geometry and more! This app is called Moose Math and you can download it for free on the app store! It is a great way to integrate technology into your lessons for young learners.      We chose this app to teach math to grade 1 students, where they focused on identifying familiar shapes and sorting them according to one attribute. We found that this is a great way for young students to connect with math concepts. The app prompts students through sound or by reading the instructions on their own. Another positive aspect of this app is that it encourages students to strive for the correct answer before progressing to the next activity, without making them feel discouraged or defeated in the process. We also love how it motivates each student when they complete a level as they are able...

  Recently, I created a Twitter profile, which had me thinking about how it could be used as a dynamic tool in the classroom to enhance student learning. This platform could act as a focal point for important announcements to students and parents, interactive learning, and stimulating debates. Students can actively participate in discussions, share resources, and have Q&A sessions by creating a feeling of community through the use of hashtags that are exclusive to their courses. I would take advantage of Twitter's many capabilities to promote peer cooperation, reflective practice and the distribution of useful materials. Through a thoughtful integration of Twitter, I could create a more interactive and connected learning environment that prepares students for the challenges of our digital age. Click here to view my Twitter profile!

 In today's educational environment, integrating technology into lessons is of the utmost importance. As technology continues to penetrate various pervade various aspects of our lives, preparing students to navigate and utilize these digital tools effectively is essential for their future success. Technology integration into classrooms gives students the chance to gain essential digital literacy skills which is important for their future academic and professional success. By promoting interactive and dynamic content, it also promotes engagement and improves the learning experience. Previous educational technology experience? I have a range of experience with educational technology, including smartboard usage for interactive classroom activities, and creating lesson plans or course assignments using digital tools like Google Docs, Google Slides and Canva. Utilizing online platforms such as Kahoot for engaging and assessing classmates or students.    Educational technology ...