Category Archives: EC&I 834

Looking Pretty – Is it Important?

After our last class I had a few questions dashing through my head. Does making online content look good really matter? How did they do that? How many hours did that take? Why can’t I do that? What is the connection between visual appeal and learning? I, as well as many others, were in awe […]


Feedback – The Secret Weapon

I get a kick out of feedback. It holds the potential to be a secret weapon that helps drive success; however, many view the vulnerability of sharing oneself with others as a scary and potentially dangerous place. I see this daily in my job where providing professional feedback is required to help teachers grow and […]


A closer look at Parlay

I love learning about new tools; however, it can be very frustrating to spend valuable time digging into something new only to find out that its limitations don’t make it a viable option for use. With that in mind, what a great opportunity to dive deeper into one tool and then have the ability to […]


Mathematics 6 Course Profile

Blended Learning Course Profile I am excited for the opportunity to participate in a project that can benefit both myself and my students. As I design a mathematics course I look forward to exploring a variety of educational technology tools and creating an educational experience that is both innovative and applicable to the student’s needs.   Target Audience  My course design is for grade […]


The tale of two halves!

My experience with technology integration has been a bit of a roller coaster and is truly a tale of two halves. The first half of my 17 year career I did not have much tech at my disposal and at the same time I was young and just trying to keep my head above water. […]


Beginning of the End!

My name is Devin Aspinall and I am a teacher/administrator in Estevan SK. I prioritize family and spend as much time with my 3 kids and wife as possible. I also love to be active and although my body doesn’t always agree, participating in competitive basketball, hockey, baseball, and volleyball is something I still love […]