Category Archives: Reflections & Comments

Personal Socials for Professional Use?

Educators have a responsibility to use technology and social media to promote social justice. I may have let a previous experience with an intern interrupt my critical thinking when doing the pre-vote for this week’s topic. I was drawn to the term “social justice” and instantly got to thinking about activating damage control in response

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Accountable to Others, Responsible to Yourself

Educators and schools have a responsibility to help their students develop a digital footprint. I have been a part of this discussion in other EC&I classes, as well as some spirited debates with colleagues in the classroom. While I have really enjoyed learning about technology, from its foundations to applications in the classroom (or for

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Tech Isn’t Going to Run Itself… yet – Tech In the Classroom

Before the debate, I already disagreed with the statement, “Technology in the classroom enhances learning.” Does auto-steer and GPS make a better farmer? Does a $500 one-piece hockey stick with a low kick point make a great shooter? Does a top end line up of kitchen appliances and cookware make an unreal chef? And of

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May I Have Your Attention Please

Felling a little bit nostalgic looking at this week’s blog prompt… What role should schools play in supporting students in the development of their digital identities? This topic felt familiar to me, and not because of the edutaining class last week, but because I actually blogged about my own digital footprint and identity, as well

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Artificial Intelligence, Actually Indisposed

Listing to Dr. Couros talk and walk us through a variety of online Artificial Intelligence tools was a trip. I felt like a bobble head, just nodding my head from side to side in a range of emotions – wonder, awe, disbelief, amazement, even a little bit of fear. When exploring ChatGPT, I was amazed

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