Author khickey
Looking back at teaching Nutmeg to spin, it was certainly a more difficult trick for both of us to learn. I found it took more time, effort, and practice compared with our previous trick ‘Paws Up’. I had some trouble… Continue Reading →
The SAMR theory of technology, created by Dr. Ruben Puentedura, categorizes technology integration in the classroom to determine how to use technologies for various activities. The categories are made up of substitution, augmentation, modification, and redefinition and help make the… Continue Reading →
This week I spent some time investigating how to teach Nutmeg the trick spin. Spin involves Nutmeg turning in a circle on her own without me guiding her. See the following video for an explanation/demonstration. From my research, I’m anticipating… Continue Reading →
Things I learned this week: Nutmeg loves food and will do anything for treats Training everyday is great exercise for her She learned much faster than I expected Trust and comfort levels are very important factors in her performance Short… Continue Reading →
Creative commons licensed materials are materials provided by creators to the public to use without having to seek the creator’s permission due to copyright. Fortunately, such materials are available to be used for educational purposes. These materials, used for learning,… Continue Reading →
I spent this week researching the first trick I will be attempting to teach Nutmeg. This first trick, pictured above, is called “Paws Up”. The goal of the trick is to have Nutmeg climb up and rest her front paws… Continue Reading →
Reflecting on the past year or so I can certainly see how H5P tools would be useful for a class, especially regarding virtual learning. Providing students with an interactive video they can watch at their own pace reduces the chances… Continue Reading →
For my free inquiry project, I will be documenting the process of training my pet guinea pig to do tricks. As strange as it may sound, guinea pigs can be trained to perform tricks just as dogs are often trained… Continue Reading →
I believe that we do need to reimagine education, perhaps not every aspect of it but schooling should get children involved with their learning, encourage them to take chances and make mistakes, and teach them critical thinking. I don’t believe… Continue Reading →
Regardless of the age or grade level, blog as a pedagogy has benefits for all students. Today’s students live in a rich world of technology and the pedagogy of blogging has the ability to teach students how to navigate that… Continue Reading →