Our time in class spent exploring the democratic and flexible nature of Edcamp organizational frameworks was heartening to witness. I really appreciate this model for providing options for learners and teachers to share knowledge with each other in an open source way that encourages movement and discussion. The ability to initiate sessions, travel between sessions and share experiences with fellow learners is a wonderful way to build community and knowledge. It was great to practice the model in class and experience the fluid growth process in sharing circles. I appreciated the open ended nature of discussion and the Edcamp framework also encouraged listening and collaboration amongst everyone in the group. It would be great to implement this process in a classroom or school districts for teachers to share knowledge and practices with each other. I look forward to participating in more Edcamps and hope that they become a more frequent feature in educational spaces.
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The fusion of nature and digital processes fascinates me, I thought it would be useful to share both the natural base images and the end result of digital explorations within Pixlr. When teaching students about the creative possibilities of Pixlr or Photoshop it is helpful to provide references and the gradual process of image development. This process can include conceptual frameworks, intention, references to the elements and principles of design or just pure playful exploration. Encouraging students to explore the many facets of creation and the various manifestations it reflects, allows for increased engagement with practice grounded both in theory and intuition. Here are some process photos showing original and end result to provide reference.
I really appreciated the succinct overview of the SAMR model in class today. It is so important to have learning intentions and the goal in mind when integrating technology. This class has been great for thinking about new ways to integrate technology that move beyond mere substitution. It is important to use technology in its full potential to create new tasks that have been impossible before. I really appreciate the idea of having multiple classes across the world create networks and check in/video conference one or two times a month. International collaboration has the potential to open students up to diversity of culture and thought which is essential in an increasingly globalized world. I think it can also be really fun for students to witness others around the world to gain new perspectives through dialogue and project based learning together. Utilizing the SAMR model to help students with learning exceptionalities allows them to thrive as well, speech to text and digital community sharing allows students to express themselves to their classmates especially through sharing projects together in digital spaces. It was heartening to see a reflective approach to technology that does not simply use technology just because it is there but sets out learning outcomes and intentions before integrating. The approach of this model is increasingly beneficial as our world and youth become more integrated with technology by the day.
Hi human family my name is Jordan Christoff, I have always been passionate about nurturing creativity and cultivating the interests of those around me. In our rapidly changing world, youth need assistance in developing awareness, compassion and life skills that will help to unify humanity. My deep desire is to foster knowledge and skills that will assist youth to reach their full potential and to claim their positive place in the world. I have been blessed throughout my life by gifted teachers who honoured my creativity and encouraged me to develop strong academic skills. These excellent role models created an inspired space by being focused, clear, truthful, adaptable, gentle and strong. I appreciate the full commitment such individuals make every day and look forward to also contributing to my community by helping students to feel valued, validated and seen.
I am inspired by how visual arts offer students infinite potential for inventive modes of expression through multiple mediums. The range of possibilities within visual arts encourages students to share tangible representations of their passions, visions, ideas and inner worlds. The joy and wonder embodied by visual arts provides youth with alternate languages to express themselves in. Visual arts show students individuality in relation to their community, culture, politics and world views. Art has the opportunity to create bridges for understanding and relating to the human family through inventive outlets. I also look forward to fostering digital literacy and skills for students to interact with these mediums in a positive way.
I believe that holistic cross curricular education offers an opportunity to share inspiring knowledge that can activate the compassion, joy and creativity that provides solutions to global issues such as the climate crisis, racism, poverty and war. Education can share histories, creations and experiential engagements to develop empathy that nurtures each other and ourselves. Education has the potential to offer problem solving skills, flexibility, generosity and solutions that individuals will require to thrive in this world. Providing students and ourselves with an inspired heart centered multimodal skill set will create adaptability for the future.
I believe in collaborative group learning and projects that will help learners form strong interpersonal skills that translate to innovative healthy communities and individuals. Teaching students and ourselves about the power of family and community will be essential as humanity moves into the beautiful socially just future that we can create.
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