The first step was choosing the materials that I needed to create this wire sculpture such as the type of wood, beads and wire size. I decided to do a pink and wood theme for my beads and decided to do a round dowel instead of a block of wood. I also decided to add…
The innovation hour event was held at Gordon Terrace Elementary School, where the teacher candidates, instructor for the class EDCI 336, and the head of the Design Lab of SD5 hosted this event. There were three time slots for specific grades that had around an hour to go through the five stations. The groups that…
TheĀ SD5 Design labĀ is located in the basement of the Kootenay Orchards School, where classes can go to participate in activities that explore transformative learning. The Design Lab has many resources that are made available to schools for teachers to use when they request them. The resources include LEGO building kits for coding, VR sets, robotics,…
Group One- From screens to scenes: engaging every learner with virtual field trips “How can Virtual Field Trips enhance accessibility and engagement for elementary students with diverse learning needs?” Virtual Field Trips (VFTs) are interactive, tech-powered experiences that let learners explore places virtually. This type of technology offers students the opportunity to explore places, concepts,…
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“Talk about how you have found GenAI useful or not for educational purposes”. “General AI (or AGI) is an artificial intelligence that can think, learn, and adapt across many different tasksāmuch like a human. Unlike narrow AI, which does one thing well, general AI can reason, understand context, and solve new problems without being retrained.”…
Prodigy is an educational role-playing game designed to help students practice their math and English skills in a fun, story-based world. This game platform is developed by the company Prodigy Education and is used in elementary and middle schools. How It Works is that players create their wizard character who goes on adventures, explores maps,…
Week 1- Introduction to my Free Inquiry Project Week 2- Social & Emotional Environments Week 3- How Does Lighting Affect Learning Habits Week 4- Different Type of Desk Arrangements Weeks 5- What Colors to use when Decorating your Classroom Week 6- Different Teaching Styles & Cultural and Inclusive Environments Week 7- Summary of the Weeks…
Teaching styles & cultural and inclusive environments Different teaching styles affect how students are engaged with lessons, understand concepts, and develop skills. Depending on the classroom, the teaching styles might blend several styles depending on the subject, activity, and student needs. Different teaching styles are: Teaching Style Description / Key Features Effect on Learning Authoritative…
Do classroom colors affect mood and learning outcomes? Yes, the use of colors in the classroom can significantly influence students’ mood, attention, and learning outcomes, according to a growing body of research from psychology, neuroscience, and educational design. The use of colors can affect the brain, such as the limbic system (emotion regulation) and arousal…