Weekly Reflection #4 – Graphic Creation
I LOVED the content this week. I am a big fan of Canva. I use Canva multiple times a week, for so many reasons! I was a big fan of PowerPoint back in the...
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Weekly Reflection #3 — Stop Motion In and Out of the Classroom
Last week and this week we explored the world of stop motion and how we can use it to provide a valuable, fun STEM lesson for our students. It was fairly little preparation and...
Free Inquiry Week #4 – Learning & Down syndrome
This week we are going to talk about some learning considerations for learners with Down syndrome. People with an extra 21st chromosome don’t learn the way that other people learn. Their brain works differently....
Free Inquiry Week #3 – Down syndrome & Inclusion
This week I’m going to tackle a big topic. Inclusion. Kids who happen to have Down syndrome need extra support in school, that is no secret. What they don’t need is to be put...
Weekly Reflection #2 — Epic Books!
This week in class we experimented with and learned how to do screencasts using Screencastify It was my first time doing a screencast and the learning curve was moderate. Downloading the app and applying...
Free Inquiry Week #2 – A Diagnosis is just the beginning!
We learned last week that Down syndrome has become a terminable disease. It doesn’t have to be like that. Families who receive a Down syndrome diagnosis in pregnancy or after birth need support, encouragement...
Weekly Reflection #1 – My Experience with Social Media
The first exposure I had to social media was Facebook (FB), way back in 2009. Up until this point, it was email and the good ‘ol telephone for connection with people. I originally loved...
Free Inquiry Introduction Post #1: The Wonderful World of Down syndrome
Before I begin to dive into my posts I want to highlight my land acknowledgement. I have chosen to focus my free inquiry project on Down syndrome. When I was growing up, I attended...