November 9, 2026 This week in class, we read and listened to the work of Bianca Wylie and had the opportunity to hear from her directly. Her writing and speaking were engaging, particularly her examination of technology, public governance, privacy, and democracy. However, the idea that stayed with me most was a distinction she made … More EC&I 832: Learning vs Literacy- AI and Democracy
October 20th, 2026 One reality of being a teacher, especially one working in the arts, is that I am regularly expected to do things I have never formally learned. On any given day, I might teach English, direct a performance, troubleshoot a projector, set up microphones, adjust stage lights, or try to make a sound … More EC&I 832:Learning the Soundboard by Asking Better Questions
Recently, I helped lead a staff rollout of the Treaty Ed Planner AI, an AI tool developed by my school division and intended to support teachers as they incorporate Treaty Education into their planning. I entered the meeting expecting to discuss what the tool could do. It is designed to help teachers find an entry … More EC&I 832: AI Learning Record: AI Treaty Ed Planner
Over the last few years, generative AI has moved from something I was curious about to something that is regularly present in both my professional and personal life. I use it to brainstorm lessons, develop classroom resources, organize ideas, troubleshoot technology, clarify writing, and think through projects. At times, it has helped me take an … More EC&I 832: AI Learning Record: Where I’m At!
As we move toward the later chapters of Teaching Each Other: Nehinuw Concepts & Indigenous Pedagogy by Goulet and Goulet (2014), I find myself noticing how the teachings shared by Elders in our EDL 829 class continue to echo, deepen, and illuminate the ideas in the text. These past couple of weeks, Elder Helper Roland … More Week 9: Respect, Humour, Sharing, and the Paths We Walk Together
