Category: EDCI 336
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Who Belongs On The Field?
To begin my inquiry, I wanted to examine what messages current children’s books are conveying to their young readers. Although children’s books related to rugby are commonly marketed as neutral, they often convey a hierarchy of belonging. This raised an important question for me: Who is the default athlete in children’s literature, and who needs…
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Generative AI: Environmental Considerations
This week in class, we continued discussing generative AI and its implications in our world today. Specifically, we discussed the negative environmental impacts of AI and what options we have to mitigate these effects. Do we have a choice in using GenAI in today’s society? Are there ways to avoid using AI? Does our AI…
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Designing for Learning
Creating learning environments that are effective, engaging, and inclusive can be a challenging task. Designing for learning is the practice of designing educational activities that are suited to all learning environments, whether that be face-to-face, online, or a combination of these two. It is vital to consider the needs of our learners and the environment…
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The Role of Generative AI in Education
This week in class, we explored artificial intelligence tools and the role they may play in our teaching practices. We improved our own AI literacy by practicing using GenAI tools in a variety of different ways, including writing prompts for lesson planning, learning resources, and assessment tools. In my blog post for this week, I…
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Representation of Female Athletes in Children’s Literature
For my inquiry project, I am interested in exploring why the representation of female athletes in children’s literature is important. As part of my inquiry project, I aim to create a children’s book about female rugby athletes that challenges gender stereotypes in sport. “Children’s first contact with media and culture often comes from books they…
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Exploring the Pacific School of Innovation & Inquiry
Weekly Reflection 01/19/2026 “Develop a passion for learning. If you do, it will never cease to grow.” Anthony J. D’Angelo This week in EDCI 336, we went on a field trip to the Pacific School of Innovation and Inquiry (PSII) in Victoria, BC. We had the opportunity to explore the school, ask educators questions, and…