Reflection Topic 5

There are many pros and cons to 3D design and printing. This workshop was very interesting and opened my eyes to a new concept. 3D design and printing are an excellent way to learn computer skills and force problem-solving and creativity. As someone with limited technological abilities, I had to focus on what was happening […]

Reflection Topic 4

Reflection Topic 4: I’ve only used generative AI once, and it was to help me create a more professional-sounding title for my project. Learning about AI intrigued me, as I don’t know much about it and haven’t considered it. We must consider some limitations, such as biases and how AI sometimes makes things up. Biases are […]

Free Inquiry 2

Blog Post 2: My first step towards achieving my goals was getting my hands on a ukulele. Fortunately, UVic allows students to borrow instruments for free! This was a huge bonus as I wanted to learn on a budget. It was very simple to sign out a ukulele through the music department and easy to transport […]

Free Inquiry 1

Blog Post 1: I want to learn basic Ukulele techniques for my free inquiry project. By the end of this project, I would like to be able to play a simple song. I have minimal music experience but have always been interested in playing the Ukulele. I have attempted the guitar in the past and have […]

Reflection Topic 3

Reflection Topic 3: A flipped classroom could benefit my students as I want to teach grades 6 and 7. A flipped classroom could be helpful at this age as the content being taught is more advanced than in younger grades. Students at this age are also more accustomed to homework. I would not do a flipped […]

Reflection Topic 2

Reflection Topic 2: The film Most Likely to Succeed is very interesting. I agree with its central point, which is that we need to reimagine education. Current education is focused on scoring the highest on tests and memorizing information quickly. As someone who struggles with memorization, tests do not represent what I know well. The film […]

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