A Flipped Classroom model is a reverse of the traditional model used in classrooms. In the traditional model, teachers lecture about the topic and assign homework. On the other hand, in a flipped classroom, students are assigned lecture material as homework and do assignments in class instead. I made this infographic on Canva comparing...
The “Rule of Thirds” composition in photography is a great way to start taking photos that are balanced and interesting. It can be used in all types of photography genres such as portrait and landscape. What is it? The Rule of Thirds composition is to imagine breaking down your image into thirds horizontally and...
An EdCamp, also known as “unconference,” is an informal discussion led by participants who are at the event. Participants put their questions on a board and similar questions are grouped together to create discussion groups. Participants can decide which discussion they want to join based on their interests. The discussions are then led by...
This week we had a guest speaker, Jeff Hopkins, who spoke to us about his school, Pacific School of Innovation and Inquiry. The school focuses on more inquiry based learning and personal interests rather than the traditional way students are taught in public schools. It is different approach to learning that personalizes the curriculum...
This week, we discussed the SAMR (Substitution Augmentation Modification Redefinition) model in class. The SAMR model consists of four levels that help educators evaluate their use of technology into teaching and learning. The first two levels, substitution and augmentation, are considered to be enhancement levels because you are only replacing the activity with something online...
Exposure is one of the most important things in photography. Understanding exposure helps you take control of your camera, resulting in better photos. Aperture, shutter speed, and ISO work together to produce a properly exposed picture. These three variables form the exposure triangle. Aperture Aperture refers to the size of the lens opening. It...
A digital footprint is the trail left behind of things you do online. This includes emails, Google searches, social media, photos/videos posted, etc. It is important to be aware of your digital footprint and what you post online because it is shared with the public. However, there are ways to manage your footprint. One...
I chose photography as my topic for my free inquiry project. I have been interested in photography since high school. I took photography courses in my senior years of high school and learned a lot of new skills. I had an amazing teacher who encouraged me and helped build my confidence. I also took...
Transitioning from didactic teaching to authentic teaching can be a difficult path. However, as seen in the Most Likely to Succeed documentary, High Tech High school was able to change their pedagogy to a more authentic approach. The school achieved this by having teachers who had more inquiry based and student led projects. I...
I have never had a blog before, so the process of setting up this blog was a bit tricky. I started setting up this blog during my first EDCI 336 class at UVic. It was an interesting experience to set up my first blog on a Zoom call. The process was confusing at first,...