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Digital Story

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  This digital story gives a brief history of the history of the Stoney Nakoda Nation and Nakoda Elementary School while providing insight into what I have carried away from this experience that is applicable to my future teaching practice. I used the program called Screencastify and also used Google Slides for this creation.

Twitter and Education

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 Twitter in Education: Is it Useful? I am quite new to the Twitter-world, but have been blown away by how useful Twitter can be as a resource for myself as a future educator. Through following some of my peers, educational "gurus" and educational mentors, I have discovered what a useful tool Twitter can be when used effectively. I have seen some of these educational influencers use Twitter as a way of keeping parents up-to-date with news in the school and classroom, teachers share articles that they have found interesting, and many people sharing advice about how they have approached different road-blocks in the classroom.Twitter is an incredible resource for educators, parents, and students. I have been so impressed with all of the information that is so accessible through Twitter and look forward to using Twitter even more as I move further in my educational career! Some educational "gurus" that I have found helpful: @mr_polsky @BredahlHeidi @ksonico @nvaughan @Po...

Third Year Practicum Goals

Third Year Practicum Goals Professional Responsibilities: Honours cultural diversity and promotes intercultural understanding Planning for Learning: Analyzes resources (e.g. programs of study, teaching materials, textbooks) and considers current issues to select appropriate teaching strategies and design relevant learning experiences Facilitating Learning: Integrates digital technology and resources, as appropriate, to build student capacity for: - acquiring, applying and creating new knowledge; - communicating and collaborating with others, critical-thinking; and - accessing, interpreting and evaluating information from diverse sources Assessment: Uses varied and relevant assessments to identify learner needs and adjust instruction . Includes varied ways of addressing misunderstandings Inclusive Environment: Creates a respectful and ethical learning community that encourages learners to take risks, build trust, embrace diversity, increase self-confidence, and show leadership Prev...