This week, I chose to discuss EdCamps. Prior to class on Monday I had no idea what an EdCamp was, but after watching videos and participating in one myself I now know it is a non standardized version of a professional development day. Teachers gather in a communal space and …
For the souvlaki, I started by marinating 24 pieces of boneless chicken thighs in soy sauce, brown sugar, pepper, ginger and garlic. After a couple of hours of marinating, with my fathers help I cooked the chicken on the barbecue. After the chicken was finished on the grill, I made …
I believe H5P tools would be very useful in the classroom. In grade 8, my friend made an interactive Youtube video for our French class, where we as a class had to choose what we felt like doing that day. I recall being so impressed and interested that I did …
For the peanut noodles, I started by adding sesame oil to a large pan and added two diced chicken breasts. On a separate element I put on a large pot of water. Just as the chicken had finished cooking I put five packs of noodles into the boiling water. While …
I did not do very much for the Thanksgiving long weekend. On Saturday, me and my dad went for a 4km run around the UVic chip trail. After that I went to my girlfriend’s house and we made lettuce wraps and pumpkin cheesecake. The next day, I went up to …
For my lettuce wraps, I started by putting olive oil into a large pan at medium heat. Next, I added the chicken, where I turned over pieces frequently for about 15 minutes. I then added garlic, onion, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ginger, salt, and pepper. I stirred …
Cell phone jails have many pros and cons. It allows teachers to keep track of the cell phone usage in their classrooms. With less technology the students are almost forced to be more engaged in class activity, rather than be distracted by their cellular devices. However, this tactic makes the …
For my gourmet grilled cheese, I started by making onion jam. I sliced 2 large onions and put them in a large saucepan over high heat with olive oil. Stirring infrequently, the onions cooked for about 10 minutes until they turned golden brown. I then added the balsamic vinegar, white …
The presentation by Jesse Miller was very engaging and informative. There were three parts that really resonated with me. They were the use of social media as educators (pros and cons), internet safety, and the mental health aspect of social media. For starters, educators can use social media to help …
For my omelette, I started by dicing tomatoes, shredding cheese and slicing sausage. I then put a large stainless steel pan on the element at medium heat. Next, while the element was still heating up I cracked two large eggs into a bowl. I then whisked the eggs with some …
