For this blog entry, I had my husband Eric join me to have a conversation about AI. He is a computer scientist and has worked directly with AI technology like machine learning. I find he often gives me a grounding perspective on all tech topics as he as a deeper understanding than me.
Read more "Reflecting about AI with a Computer Scientist"So, getting into a new sport means a world of gear possibilities open up. As a beginner triathlete and student I am trying to spend very little money on gear, but I still have to purchase some things to do well in my training. Cycling In case you haven’t heard of clipless pedals, they allow […]
Read more "All about gear"To be completely honest I do not know many triathletes, but I am still deeply inspired by professionals who showcase their training and the principles they follow to do said training. YouTube is a great source for inspiration and information, generally I like to watch athletes that take a holistic approach to their training and […]
Read more "Athletes I look up to"Well, last week (Feb 2, 2025- Feb 9, 2025) was a successful week in terms of fulfilling my training intentions for the first time. The previous weeks I had only been able to do some of my training, as I was still adjusting to the training volume that I had set as my goal. Three […]
Read more "Training update"On today’s class I learned how to use ClipChamp to do video editing, it felt very straight forward to use. I learned how to integrate a green screen video, where to find royalty free music, and some other basic video editing skills.
Read more "Video editing"In today’s class we learned about the possibilities of creating visual media for education, and I had a lot of fun trying to collage with Power Point and I also tried out Picsart to make an “about me” graphic. I like that technology can also be creative. The images speak for themselves.
Read more "Playing around with graphics"After Jesse Miller’s presentation last week, I started thinking about all these ways that the internet works underneath the surface, and how vulnerable most people are, including myself, to its complexities. From the presentation I started considering my impact online and the trace I have left behind. As a teacher candidate I know I am […]
Read more "Reflecting on the power of the internet"The film Most Likely to Succeed directed by Greg Whiteley brought to my attention an educational philosophy that I was unfamiliar with, one that centres project based learning. The documentary demonstrated that immersive learning is effective in allowing for students to deepen their understanding about a subject. As the quote says: “Tell me and I […]
Read more "My first weekly reflection"The goal: An Olympic distance triathlon The date: July 13, 2025 The athlete: Ms. Montes Ok, that was a bit dramatic, but you get the gist, I will be competing in an Olympic distance triathlon at Elk Lake this July. Now, I wouldn’t usually consider myself an athlete, but as they say, in order to […]
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