Miss Younger's Math Musings
I have presented my final task as a SWAY for public presentation. I have also included PDFs of the unit plan and performance tasks for this unit. All photos in the sway are my own images taken over the last 5-10 summers as I have travelled the BC Coast.
When planning for technology implementation in the classroom, while it is important to know where a task falls in each of the various models processing technology implementation. It is essential to examine how it fits with the current needs of the students in our classroom. While there is much I would like to do with…
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Thoughts on Technology in Education When looking at the uses of technology and online communication in classrooms and building communities of learning we have to first examine what is the purpose of the tool, why are we using it and what is the purpose of it in our classroom. Before we begin to use a…
I was immediately drawn to the creativity and joy that was evident in the initial Arts Common’s video, it first reminded me of my own experiences in the Interdisciplinary Expressive Arts Program in university as well as my own background as a dancer. I loved their initial message about examining how stories change as the…
In reading about the different approaches to education and curriculum I realize that I don’t fit into any one particular box. I like elements of several and combine what works for me and my students to best fit their needs. If I were to pick one that best connects to my style of teaching it…
For the last few years creating thriving community connections for our classrooms has been a challenge with COVID 19 protocols and the world first closing and then slowly reopening. One of my favourite connections that my class has is our grade 9 and 10 buddies at a local high school, we get together about once…
Three Places I Find Connection My Home Starting in my home my favourite place for building connections and connecting with others is my kitchen. Reading through classmates posts this seems to be a common thread. For me the kitchen and food represent family and friends coming together and sharing meals and conversation. Time spent cooking…