Although I do think AI can be useful for getting started on projects and saving time on bigger tasks by creating summaries of longer texts or creating outlines for projects, I have become fairly concerned about misinformation and AI dependence, especially among youth. For this reflection, I am going to test out Notebook IM to…
For my free-inquiry project, I will be investigating and comparing the effectiveness of various online language-learning tools, particularly Yabla and Duolingo, although I may explore other apps such as Memrise for comparison. Although I intend to explore the language learning tools for my French immersion classroom, I will be testing the tools by learning Italian,…
Today we had the opportunity to visit an independent, inquiry-based secondary school in downtown Victoria. The school encourages students to pursue their passions and curiosity without the limitations of a strict curriculum or rigid schedule. Students’ learning is guided by an inquiry project of their choice. They still have to meet basic provincial requirements for…
As a French immersion teacher candidate, I am passionate about language learning. Online tools and apps, such as Duolingo, have become popular in recent years as a means to learn languages independently. I used an app myself when first starting to learn Spanish and had some success, but I did not truly progress until I…