In the psychology of adolescence, we learn about brain development and the biological changes in when adolescents naturally fall asleep and wake up. Early school start times create chronic sleep deprivation, which negatively affects learning, attention, and academic performance. Chronic sleep deprivation in adolescents has been linked to many negative outcomes, including: Because of this…
I sometimes find myself wondering how I used to remember everything before digital tools became such a big part of my life, tasks, phone numbers, schedules, appointments. I remember notebooks, folders, color coding, and loose papers everywhere. Today, my calendar, Google Drive, contact lists, and reminders hold so much of my daily information that it…
My introduction to AI goes back to the first time I heard Siri on my sister’s phone. I remember joking around with it and not taking it very seriously. At that time, it felt more like a novelty than anything meaningful. AI as a deeper and more serious concept came to me later through the…
This week’s class focused on multimedia learning theory, digital storytelling, Screencasting, and video editing, and on why multimedia can be such a powerful tool for communication, especially in teaching and learning. I appreciated that we spent time understanding why multimedia matters before jumping into the technical “how-to” of making videos. One idea that stood out…
Before the first class even began, the course title brought up two very different feelings for me. On one hand, excitement: learning new things, creativity, freedom, and exploration. On the other, fear: what if I don’t get it? What if I can’t do it? That fear was stronger because the course is online. I am…
In one of our morning classes this week, my group was exploring hygge and what it might mean in education. Hygge is a Danish term often translated as coziness, but we quickly learned it is much more than comfort or atmosphere. As a group, we talked about why people in countries like Denmark often report…
This space is my weekly journal as I journey toward becoming a teacher. I am learning while being a student, and at the same time imagining myself as a teacher. Wearing both hats has opened a rare and meaningful opportunity for learning, self reflection and growth. Each week, I will share something I’ve learned, something…
