Learning Mandarin

For my free inquiry, I will be attempting to build a small foundation of Chinese Mandarin in preparation for my 6 week practicum in Taipei, Taiwan. While Mandarin is not the indigenous language of Taiwan, it is the most commonly spoken in Taipei, where I will be living and teaching. Other languages spoken in Taipei…

Weekly Reflection #2 – Generative AI

This week in class, we spoke about Generative AI, and its potential benefits and pitfalls in the classroom. It no doubt can increase efficiency and productivity for teachers and students, but there are serious pitfalls and dangers that should be considered before educators fully embrace using it professionally. First off… What is Generative AI?According to…

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Blog Post #1

After visiting the Pacific School of Innovation & Inquiry (PSII), I have found myself considering what the best ingredients are for effective education and what the purpose of school is in general. Is it to produce competent future workers? Is it to give all students a general basis of shared information? Is it to shape…