Complexity – Gracen Monet

25 Nov 2019

Coding and Presentations

Today’s class I was quite nervous to present. However, Sam and I felt very comfortable in front of the class because our peers were extremely supportive. I felt like we had done good research on our topic and developed a … Continued

4 Nov 2019

Primary Vs. Intermediate Math Apps

by gracenmonet | Posted in: Complexity, Distributed Learning, EdTech Inquiry, Exploring and Enhancing Pedagogy, Gaming, Learning Design, Tech Tools, Technology Competencies, UVicEd | 0

Most math apps when you read the description describe themselves as apps for elementary or k-12 students. I found this very surprising as this is a very wide age range to cater to and students during these years have dramatically … Continued

28 Oct 2019

New Embroidery

by gracenmonet | Posted in: Assessment, Complexity, Curation, EdTech Inquiry, Exploring and Enhancing Pedagogy, Free Inquiry, Growth Mindset, Personal and Professional Preparation, Personal Learning Networks, Respect For All Learners, Tech Tools, UVicEd | 0

Last week I finished my first embroidery project which was a big win for me. I was struggling for a while motivating myself to embroider because I am not great at it. However, one night I sat myself down, put … Continued

15 Oct 2019

Embroidery Fails!

by gracenmonet | Posted in: Complexity, Free Inquiry, Growth Mindset, Understanding Learning | 0

Embroidery definitely requires skill and patience. The skill I have proven to have a very basic level of and patience I seem to be doing well for how many times I have messed up. I constantly have to pull out … Continued

4 Oct 2019

Inquiry Project: Update number 1

by gracenmonet | Posted in: Complexity, Free Inquiry, Growth Mindset | 0

Well, embroidery is hard. I started off trying to learn a few stitches and practicing before committing to my first official project. I learned the backhand stitch which presented to be pretty easy and I managed to make the stitches … Continued