Author fkelly

“Land-based programming aligns with a variety of national and international frameworks. It provides benefits such as building community connectedness and resilience, improving mental, physical, and spiritual wellness, advancing reconciliation by decolonizing educational institutions, and improving understanding of course content for… Continue Reading →

Our cultural identity shapes who we are and how we experience our world. Every student comes with their own unique path. Our students come to us with experience, knowledge, values, beliefs. Culture, and worldviews. Identity shapes how you see the… Continue Reading →

What is digital citizenship and digital footprint? Digital Citizenship “refers to the responsible use of technology by anyone who uses computers, the internet, and digital devices to engage with society on any level” (Zook, 2022). Digital footprint “refers to the… Continue Reading →

The power of sports. A phrase often heard but what does it mean? Sports connect and inspire. Sports was a guiding principle in my journey to become a teacher. It should be something that all students have the access and… Continue Reading →

The story of the Tsay Keh Dene Nation and the effects of the hydroelectric project that caused the area that the nation inhabited since time immemorial to be displaced due to the rising water. This story is one of many… Continue Reading →

We live in a digital world that is continually changing and advancing. The future success of students depends on digital literacy. Technology is all around us and interweaves into our everyday lives. We are constantly communicating, creating, and sharing through… Continue Reading →

#GetOutside!   The walking curriculum (Experiential Learning) is a memorable, meaningful, and fun way to engage students and actively participate in their own learning. Experiential learning drives educators to step outside the box and re-imagine what education looks like. Getting outside… Continue Reading →

 The tiny, cute creatures called ozobots were an effective coding activity that demonstrated the key seven principles of learning.   Principle 1 Learners at the centre   The ozobot activity focused on the student’s participation and interaction with the bots and coding…. Continue Reading →

The visual representation of the blanket exercise was very impactful. The visual aspect of the depopulation of Indigenous people was difficult to digest. Seeing the chronological order of interactions with Europeans and events that occurred made colonization much more real… Continue Reading →