Category: Weekly Reflections

Inclusive educational technologies help students with diverse abilities and learning needs have access to learning within mainstream classrooms. This week in EDCI 336, we examined how inclusive technology can foster independence, engagement, and belonging in young learners, as well as important considerations for teachers related to digital accessibility. Why is Universal Design for Learning Important?…

Many students are already deeply connected to gaming culture. Integrating gamification and game-based learning into teaching practices provides unique ways to increase student engagement and motivation.  One important distinction we learned about is the difference between gamification and game-based learning. Gamification involves adding game elements, such as points or challenges, to traditional learning activities to…

In EDCI 336 this week, we discussed Education Technology integration models and how they can contribute to quality online and digital learning environments. The four models we discussed were the SAMR model, the TPACK framework, the TIM, and the COI framework. Each of the different models brings something different to the table and can be…

For my blog post for this week, I am discussing my key takeaways from the online pro-d day sessions I attended. I went to one session about Focused Education resources for K-8 and another session dedicated to the Live It Earth website and resources.  The session about Focused Ed covered the various resources available on…

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…

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…

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…

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…