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Scratch for Coding

Coding can be intimidating for those who are unfamiliar with it. When we think of coding, we may think of complicated lines of text. Many of my classmates…

Monochrome Mountains

I found an amazing resource on Youtube this week for watercolour painting. This short video was packed full of useful tips! She described how to paint a landscape…

Watercolour Flowers

Today I chose to paint a bouquet of flowers, inspired by one that I received as a gift this week. The colours are so seasonal and beautiful. I…

Stop Motion in the Classroom

This past Tuesday, we visited Marysville Elementary to create stop motion videos with grade 3 students! In preparation, we practiced making stop motion videos with our classmates. In…

Graphic Creation Using Canva

This week in EDCI 336, we were introduced to Canva for creating graphics. I was familiar with Canva before using it in class, but I learned a lot…

Watercolour Colour Chart

https://www.watercoloraffair.com/watercolor-mixing-chart-step-by-step/ This is a great tutorial I found to create a watercolour chart. The chart is intended to showcase all of the paints in your collection, as well…

Gordon Terrace Elementary In-Situ

I had a great time visiting Gordon Terrace Elementary school on Tuesday afternoon. We spent some time discussing their new Makerspace room, which was very interesting. It really…

Epic! Books – Online Learning Platform

Epic! Books is a digital library featuring thousands of books. The platform is free for students to access during school hours, but parents can choose to purchase a…

Landscape Painting – Ted Harrison

This week during our EDCI 307A (Art in the Elementary or Middle Classroom) class, we learned about beloved Yukon artist Ted Harrison. He became famous for his unique…

Digital Footprint

Should teachers be criticized for having a personal social media presence? With social media becoming an essential part of our lives and the society in which we live,…