Michelle's Blog

Robotics in Action : Coding with Haiku's Hey friends!! This is a group integrated lesson I created with my constructive besties:) Robotics in Action Lesson! In the future, I would love to use our BOLT+ Haiku lesson or a similar robotics based activities within my own classroom to create meaningful cross-curricular learning experiences that students will remember forever. Integrating robotics into subjects like Language Arts allows students to see technology as more than just a tool, it becomes a creative outlet for expression and problem-solving. I think lessons like this help students make deeper connections between coding, communication, and creativity, while building confidence as they share their work with others, and students get to have fun while learning. I also see robotics as an engaging way to support collaboration and inclusivity where all students of all skill levels can contribute ideas, experiment, and celebrate their successes together. Using technology in this way e...

Data in Motion: Coding with Scratch! Grade 4 / Math and digital technology Link to lesson plan :) In my future teaching practice, I would definitely use this Scratch lesson because it helps students learn how to collect, organize, and present data in a fun and meaningful way. It connects perfectly to the Alberta outcomes about manipulating and presenting data, but it goes beyond math and it gives students a chance to be creative, collaborate, and build real digital skills.  I really like that this lesson lets students explore while learning. Instead of just filling in charts or using paper graphs, they actually get to make their own projects in Scratch that show data come to life. This makes learning so much more engaging and memorable. I’d use this kind of lesson to show students that coding isn’t just about computers, it’s about problem-solving, communication, and finding new ways to share ideas.  I also think it’s a great example of how technology can support all learners....

                                            DIGITAL STORYTELLING - TSUUNT'INA NATION! My digital story explores the incredible Tsuut’ina Nation, a Dene-speaking community located just southwest of Calgary. In my video, I talk about the Nation’s history with Treaty No. 7 and their ongoing sovereignty, the origins and importance of the Tsuut’ina language, and their traditional separation story that connects them to other Dene peoples. I also share a few beautiful Tsuut’ina words from the natural world and reflect on how learning about their culture, resilience, and language revitalization has inspired me as a future teacher to create a classroom that values storytelling, language, and connection to the land. I also explain what I have taken from this learning experience and how I will use these teachings within my future practice as an educator! Here is the link to my digital sto...