Michael Saretzky
A3-Live Textbooks
Thanks to the group that presented about podcasts, I have decided to try my own and am thinking about doing them with my class as well. The tools that you suggested were all great, I have used SoundCloud, Podomatic, Garage Band (I even made my intro and ending music with it). I do apologize if […]
A1: Google Expeditions
In this assignment, I go through two experiences that I have used with my students and students from other classes. The first experience is AR, while the second one is VR and basically I wanted to share a resource that is out there already, and is excellent for those who want to introduce AR or […]
A1 – Newsela
Originally Posted By benson chang on February 11, 2019 Hi all. I created a short video using Lightworks (first time using it) promoting the usage of Newsela. Newsela is a database of articles designed for use in the classroom. It facilitates differentiated learning as the articles are written for five different reading levels. Have a gander. It is quite a […]
A3 – Micro:bits
Originally Posted By Nathan Bristow on March 24, 2019 For my Assignment 3, I’ve been examining the role of microprocessor platforms and their role in education: specifically the micro:bit created by the BBC and currently in distribution in the NWT.
Mobile Learning
https://telecom.economictimes.indiatimes.com/tele-talk/what-after-covid19-is-a-digital-revolution-2-0-brewing/4293 With online learning currently happening between pre-K to university I wonder if we have turned a large page in education and training in general. I know different jurisdictions have had or attempted to have some form of distance learning, but now will that all change? Will all grades have online learning or just middle […]
No Phones Allowed
Originally Posted By michael yates on July 8, 2018 I’m guessing most of you do not speak the language, but you can understand the meaning of this sign (which is prominently displayed all over my school). No Phones Allowed! Now I understand why this is the case, but after learning about BYOD, Screen Casting and other Mobile […]
A1: Mobile Literacy – eBooks & AudioBooks
Originally Posted By Carri-Ann Scott on February 10, 2019 My focus for this assignment was mobile literacy, particularly eBooks and their AudioBook cousins. I am interested to see if, as an educator, I can use the fact that my students are already tech-savvy in Kindergarten to get them hooked on reading and what benefits the advent of eBooks and […]
Indigenous Peoples Atlas of Canada
Originally Posted By dustin hyde on June 28, 2018 Hey everyone, in the midst of all the A1 projects and group OERs I thought I would create a quick post that I feel is worthwhile. The Canadian Geographic is currently working on a massive digital project in partnership with the Assembly of First Nations to create a […]
Google Translate
Originally Posted By Laurie Campbell on May 26, 2018 Three years ago in this course, Lane Hardy surveyed mobile translation apps available at the time. He pointed out that Google Translate had not yet incorporated WordLens’ augmented reality ability, and that we were still a little way away from the science fiction-inspired Universal Translator from Star Trek. […]
Hello, from Red Deer
My name is Michael Saretzky, and I am grade 6/7 teacher in Red Deer, AB. Although I grew up in BC, on Vancouver Island, and graduated from UVIC, my wife and I have been teaching in Alberta for the last fifteen years. After nine years in Hinton, just outside of Jasper, we moved to Red […]