Technology and Inclusion
Confused, sad, surprised, left out, shocked, embarrassed, lonely … Today, guest speakers Kaori Lau and Tracy Humphreys gave a presentation on Technology and Inclusion. I found it an inspiring and valuable session. Introduction The introductory exercise cleverly put us in the shoes of students that are excluded from activities at school because of a disability….
AI in the Classroom
Honestly, my brain was mush this afternoon after working on my Philosophy essay, so I played around with Gentype (see title above), created a few AI images on Canva (see featured photo), and then asked ChatGPT to write my reflection for me: Could you pls give me a 250 word reflection on the use of…
History of the WCT
The West Coast Trail (WCT) was built in 1907 to help the survivors of shipwrecks along this treacherous piece of coastline. This area is part of the so-called Graveyard of the Pacific, where unpredictable weather and dangerous coastal features have caused thousands of shipwrecks over the centuries. First Nations The WCT cuts through the traditional…
Tavistock Trails
Before heading to Stockholm for my teaching practicum in April, I’ll be spending some time in the UK visiting friends and family, including nearly a week in the central Devon town of Tavistock. This little town lies on the edge of the Dartmoor, with its ancient stone circles and wild ponies. My focus while I’m…
Stargazing
One of the joys of backpacking is seeing the night sky away from light pollution. There are so many more stars visible and they seem so bright. We often lie on our backs watching for shooting stars, especially if we are backpacking in mid-August during the Perseids meteor shower. Apart from Orion’s Belt and the…
Stockholm on Foot
I love, love, love city walking, and miss living in London, where you never quite know what architectural wonder or street busker is going to meet you around the next corner, and cafes and bars spill out everywhere, inviting you in to relax for a while. I can’t wait to be back in Europe, where…
Allmansrätten
I will be in Stockholm for my 6-week practicum in the Spring and aim to get plenty of hiking in and around the city. This post will focus on day hikes from the city that can be reached by public transport. I’ll take a look at walking in Stockholm itself in a separate post. Swedes…
Our Online Class
Zoom Our class today was on Zoom. It certainly missed the buzz of our usual classes, but it was great to round off the half-semester in PJs. It was interesting for me to hear that Zoom can be used for Screencasting, and I will certainly be looking into this. I think Screencasts would be a…
Type 2 Fun
After a clear first day, last year’s WCT hike dissolved into drizzle overnight. At first it felt like no big deal. Our tents had held up well, apart from a build-up of condensation on the inside, and the rain stopped just long enough for us to make breakfast and pack up. We had decent rain…