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M7D2: Blog #6: Integrating Gaming and Simulation into my classroom.

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Jilly Woodhouse CURI-6010-B02: New Media and New Literacies M7D2: Blog #6: Integrating Gaming and Simulation into my classroom. The PhET Density Simulation is an interactive, research-based educational tool designed to help students explore and understand the relationship between mass, volume, and density. In this simulation, students can create custom objects by adjusting their mass and volume, and then measure their properties using virtual instruments like a scale and a water tank for volume displacement. This hands-on experience allows learners to investigate why certain materials float or sink and how density remains constant regardless of an object’s size. Educators can also access a wide range of teaching resources, including worksheets, guided activities, and lab extensions. Overall, the PhET Density Simulation offers an engaging, intuitive way for students to grasp core concepts in physical science through active exploration and experimentation. To integrate the PhET Density ...
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M6D2: Blog #5: Case Study examining digital tools (Google Classroom & Remind)

        Jilly Woodhouse CURI-6010-B02: New Media and New Literacies M6D2: Blog #5: Case Study examining digital tools   Case Study: Google Classroom and Remind Overview & User Engagement:           Google Classroom is a free, web-based learning management system developed by Google, designed to streamline the process of teaching and learning in K–12 education. It allows teachers to create virtual classrooms where they can post assignments, share resources, give quizzes, and manage grades. The platform integrates seamlessly with other Google tools like Docs, Slides, and Drive, making it a one-stop hub for digital learning. Teachers engage with the platform to organize coursework and provide feedback, while students use it to access lessons, complete and submit work, and communicate with their teachers. Parents, while not given direct access to the platform, can opt to receive email summaries about their child’s assignments and p...
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M5D2 Blog#4:Conducting Research on New literacies

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         Jilly Woodhouse CURI-6010-B02: New Media and New Literacies M5D2: Blog #4: Conducting Research on New literacies Consider what topic you are planning to research for your final project.  New Media Literacies in Science classroom. How does the integration of new media literacies in science classrooms affect students' scientific reasoning skills and success in science? Discuss what topic interests you most and why, and what some practical applications of delving in depth in this topic could be for your work as an educator.  As a science teacher, the topic of New Media Literacies in the Science Classroom is of great interest to me because it aligns with how today’s students learn and interact with the world. In a digital age where information is abundant and constantly evolving, integrating new media tools such as simulations, educational videos, podcasts, and interactive platforms can significantly enhance student engagement and u...
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M3D2: Blog #3: Leveraging Tools, Texts, and Talk in My Teaching Context

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  How can you engage students in meaningful conversations around new literacy practices, helping them to navigate in a purposeful and informed manner?            Am I the only one that has students that find it embarrassing when asked to incorporate their favourite social media app trends within their work? The very first time I asked my scholars to make a tiktok routine/jingle to help them with memorizing the scientific inquiry process, they looked at me as if I had horns and a big red nose. My students enjoy social media, and various applications with very high social media footprints. As a science educator to increase retention, engagement and understanding, bridging the gap between science inquiry and media usage is important. Engaging students in meaningful conversations around new literacies involves connecting their everyday digital experiences with critical thinking and purposeful reflection. Start by exploring how they...
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M2D2: Blog #2: How New Literacies are Relevant to Us

Jilly  Woodhouse CURI-6010-B02: New Media and New Literacies M2D2: Blog #2: How New Literacies are Relevant to Us      Article #1: Improving Digital Practices for Literacy, Learning, and Justice More Than Just Tools      Article #2: Digital Literacy: The skills that matter in adult education Hey bloggers, let's dive deeper and continue this conversation on media literacy and why its fast emerging practices are making a huge impact on education and how our students receive and retain information. I am not the biggest fan of technology, however as I go deeper into research, I am heavily convinced on the effectiveness of media literacy and how I can use it to enhance my science instructions.  Main Ideas               The two articles I chose to review were “Improving Digital Practices for Literacy, Learning, and Justice More Than Just Tools” by the International Literacy...
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