Unexpected Paths

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When I began this free inquiry project, I thought that what I wanted was to learn music. I thought that I wanted to regain lost skills and acquire a new hobby by the end of it. My instruments had been … Read More

Tech and Community

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Connection and community building in the classroom is something that I think everyone in this cohort wants to be able to do well in our upcoming practicums and in our careers. It is something that we have thought a lot … Read More

Alone time

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Some people’s purpose in learning music is to perform, to be able to perfect a masterpiece that they feel proud to showcase. Understandably, music for a lot of people is a hobby that they aim to share with others and … Read More

Flipped Opinions

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“Blended learning” is a phrase that automatically makes me react with “ugh.” This is a remnant gut reaction from when I saw it done poorly in my high school physics class. Although I did think she was a good teacher, … Read More

Life Ring

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Ripples in the water  Whitecaps build Building  Into waves, crash Crashing  Over head  Into lungs  Weight of the sea, gulp Gulping  Body tumbles Tumbling  What is up What is down What is true What is false What is Can’t breath … Read More

Free to Set Sail

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As always happens as we approach April, workloads in our classes are increasing and the typical end-of-fatigue is setting in. I have been noticing that my energy levels have been decreasing and my general mental state is not quite at … Read More

Tech for Access

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Issues of accessibilty are one of the main reasons that I was looking forward to taking this class, and it is something that I have been quite worried about as I get closer to becoming a qualified teacher. While technology … Read More

After a Break

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Reading Break was a very necessary stop from the business of school for me. I wouldn’t say I was less busy than normal, but I dedicated the time to be with important people, most of that being with my grandparents … Read More