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Digital citizenship is very important for anyone using the internet,but it’s especially important for teachers and their students. As we move further into this society where technology is everywhere, it is crucial for us as teachers to explain what digital citizenship is to our students. Digital citizenship is essentially digital etiquette, the do’s and don’tsContinue reading “Digital Citizenship”

I had already mentioned that I thought it would be cool to incorporate some sort of sports themed project into the classroom, but the more I got to thinking about it, the more I questioned whether or not it would go over well. So, here goes nothing. I know there will be students in myContinue reading “Independent Learning Project”

Personal learning networks are very important and they are everywhere. A personal learning network (PLN) is a network made up of people with the same interests and goals. It is used to share information, experiences, or even just fun things with a group of people. The most common PLN these days are achieved online throughContinue reading “Personal Learning Network”

I think common sense tells us that students learn more when they are engaged and excited about school. Passion based learning is a great way to make sure that your students are indeed engaged and excited about you class, or subject. Finding what our students’ passions are will only help us to reach them. AfterContinue reading “Passion Based Learning”

After watching Logan LaPlante’s Ted Talk about hackschooling, I felt excited. I felt excited for the future of education, and also my future as a teacher. I think there are some very important things that don’t get talked about in school, and it’s a shame. LaPlante talks about how the schools are so focused onContinue reading “‘Hackschooling’ Reflection”

Be yourself; Everyone else is already taken. — Oscar Wilde. I may still be relatively young in the grand scheme of things, but in my time here on earth I’ve had some experiences that have helped shaped me into who I am today. I continue to have learning experiences everyday that will shape me intoContinue reading “Learning Narrative”

It is fair to assume that we all know what it means to be ‘literate’, and we all know that ‘digital’ directly correlates to technology. Digital Literacy is a little bit more complicated than just combining those two words. Cornell University defines Digital Literacy as ” the ability to find, evaluate, utilize, share, and createContinue reading “What is Digital Literacy?”