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Route planning NOBO
Last year we hiked the West Coast Trail from Pachena Bay to Gordon River, known as southbound or SOBO. This year we are northbound or NOBO, so planning the route is a little different. The south section is significantly more technical than the north end of the trail, so we need to take our heavier…
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….
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…
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…
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…
Teaching the Holocaust at Middle School
This article identifies Open Education Resources (OER) that are suitable for teaching middle school students about the Holocaust. Background British Colombia has committed to mandatory Holocaust education for Grade 10 students from the 2025/26 school year onwards, and UVic is currently offering an online course, Teaching the Holocaust, to help prepare teachers for this requirement….
