This weekly reflection is comparing the two in-situ days we have had for this week between two classes For EDCI 250 we had are in-situ at Kooteney Orchards Elementary school. Where teacher canidates came up with an activty to incorporate I Love A Challenge, where we had challenged students from kindergarten to grade 6 to…
How does classroom desk arrangement influence learning? When creating a desk arrangement, you have to consider how it can affect focus and engagement for students. Traditional rows help minimize distractions and are ideal for tests or lectures. Clusters or groups can help encourage discussion and teamwork between students, but can also lead to an increase…
Lighting in the classroom plays a crucial role in influencing learning, focus, mood, and overall student performance. The lighting in a classroom can improve concentration and alertness with natural light. The use of natural light in the classroom with sunlight has been shown to improve students’ alertness and focus, which leads to better attention during…
Graphic creation is the process when designing and producing visual content to communicate ideas and messages. This can include logos, posters, illustrations, infographics, and more. Some software that can be used to make graphic creation could be Canva, Adobe Illustrator, Figma, and more. Different types that graphic design that could be used are digital graphics (websites,…
Stop motion videos are videos that are an animation technique where you move objects slightly in small steps, and you physically move them. Each movement is photographed frame by frame, and when the photos are played in sequence, it creates the illusion that the objects are moving on their own. This video was taken in…
How do classroom environments influence learning with a social and emotional environment? When creating a classroom, you have to take into consideration what will make the students feel welcomed and engaged when learning, with positives and negatives. Cognitive development– Is when younger students start gaining mental abilities such as thinking, reasoning, remembering, and critical thinking. All…
The use of Epic! Books is a platform where students and teachers can go to find online books from all genres and reading levels. This site has multiple resources when reading, such as read to me, videos, and audiobooks. Epic! Books also has a feature that you are able to heart your books or books…
When using social media nowadays, it is seen in everyday life between TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Pinterest, and Facebook. With my experience with social media is I am on it every day because of my phone. With the new generations, everyone has a phone from a young age, which can be an issue. Constantly being on…
How Does Classroom Environments Influence Learning For my Free Inquiry project this semester, I will be exploring how classroom environments influence learning. Looking at how lighting, desk arrangement, and other issues might influence students’ learning. When designing a classroom space, you have to consider how students will feel when entering it. In the video below,…