Author: mrforster

Spindle is a technology educational tool that allows for assessment as learning.  This platform is ideal for a student’s self growth and can be applicable to a wider range of endeavors.  By monitoring and displaying progress one can develop agency … Read More

During our edtech class this fall, we were introduced to several technological platforms designed for education.  I found this class to be very valuable.  I was very excited to try to implement several.  I thought that having experts present was … Read More

During our edtech class this fall, we were introduced to several technological platforms designed for education.  I found this class to be very valuable.  I was very excited to try to implement several.  I thought that having experts present was … Read More

EdTech Janet Chow Janet Chow is a practitioner of education technology in Burnaby B.C.  She recently addressed our EdTech class with regards to technology in the classroom.  She discussed moving students from consuming to creation via technology, how to embed … Read More

Podcasts Recently our EDTECH class was joined by Tim Cavey, the creator of the Teachers on Fire podcast.  Mr. Carvey discussed his journey to creating a podcast and his platform from which he produces his content.  I feel that Teachers … Read More

Recently our UNBC Education class discussed Fresh Grade as a tech tool for teaching.  I found very similar aspects as e-portfolios in that there is an online record of work, however Fresh Grade caters more exclusively to grading rather than … Read More

Coding with Scratch jr Recently our EDTECH class experienced a seminar on coding with Scratch jr.  Scratch jr. is a web-based platform for drag and drop coding.  I like this program because it is free, intuitively learned and the entry … Read More

Karen Lirenman recently spoke with us about iPad apps.  Karen was sure to explain to us that it is important to use technology for practical means.  Tech should be used to amplify what you are already doing, to make good … Read More

Sally Song recently addressed our class at UNBC, regarding technology and the classroom.  The most important piece I gleaned from our time together was the importance of balance. It can be easy for a young teacher to become excited about … Read More