Hi everyone!<\/p>\n
I am excited to be starting course eight of the MET program along with all of you! I have completed the four core courses along with ETEC 521: Indigeneity, Technology and Education, ETEC 532: Technology in the Arts and Humanities Classroom, and ETEC 540: Text Technologies: The Changing Spaces of Reading and Writing.<\/p>\n
As mentioned in my title, I am presently living in Edmonton, Alberta and am working as a distance learning elementary teacher through an independent BC school. Although working with a younger student demographic, I am hoping that this course will provide insight into meaningful ways of intersecting technology with science and mathematical learning. I am approaching this course with a very open mind and hope to glean theoretical ideologies and practical affordances that can be transferred and adapted to my personal educational goals.<\/p>\n
One newer trend in education is the implementation of STEM activities in a student’s learning plan. Educators, parents and students seem excited to engage in this inquiry based learning approach, however from my own experience with STEM resources, I haven’t seen a lot of resources that intersect all four areas of learning and skills: science, technology, engineering and mathematics.<\/p>\n
On a personal level, I am married to a drummer and scientist who programs video games in the fringe hours of his day. We are growing up four daughters ages seven to thirteen, and are always keeping our hearts and ears open for a grand adventure!<\/p>\n
Looking forward to spending these next winter months with you, hunkering down – \u00a0a perfect time of year to do some learning and growing.<\/p>\n
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~ Jessica<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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