Lessons from the Grandparent Tree: Evaluation, Responsibility, and Care in a Time of Polycrisis

Walk with me through the land that I live on and steward while I write to you about the lessons I have learned from the grandparent tree. I live on Pender Island, or S,DÁYES, which is the traditional SENĆOŦEN name for the Pender Islands, located in the southern Gulf Islands of British Columbia. I chose […]

Finding Alignment: How Evaluation Connects to My Path

As I reflected on the readings this week, I was struck by how they reframed my understanding of what it means to be an evaluator. I have always sought to align my personal and professional life with my values, whether by choosing to live in a rural community or by pursuing work that contributes to […]

Reflecting on the MEd in Educational Technology Program at UVIC

The majority of my understanding about online teaching and learning, K-12 online schools, and the school system in B.C. was formed throughout the MEd in Educational Technology program and during the process of working on this project. The research I completed initially helped me be a better online teacher, and over time, helped shine light […]

Roses and Teaching in June – A Reminder that Moments Pass Quickly

Roses are among the most beloved flowers in the world. Their vibrant colors, delicate petals, and signature scent have made them a symbol of love, beauty, and even sorrow across cultures. But despite their beauty, roses are also fleeting. Their short lifespan forces us to admire them in the moment, to appreciate their presence while […]

Innovation Floats on a Sea of Inquiry

As I wrap up the finishing touches and review my Master’s paper with my cohort and professors this week, I am starting to action my final project. I plan to create a scoping document for the Provincial Government that outlines an idea to have a new pathway to graduation for learners who currently do not […]

How Curriculum Theory, Change Theory, Research on Online Learning, and an Exploration of Data Specific to Children in B.C. Wove Together to Make an Impact on My Thinking as a Teacher-Researcher

What started out as a new job at an online school has turned into a deep exploration of a system I knew little about. The main reason I chose the Master of Education in Education Technology at UVIC was to give myself the time and resources to learn more about online schools and the system […]

Children’s Mental Health in B.C.

While completing research for my MEd project, the article that spoke to me the most was one from Simon Fraser University through the Children’s Mental Health Research Quarterly called Children’s Mental Health: The Numbers and the Needs. How does the mental health of children in B.C. connect to my project? As part of my research, […]

Leadership in Education in B.C.

The report from UNESCO, called the Global Education Monitoring Report 2024-5 Leadership in Education, or GEM report, is a must read for educators and those interested in education leadership. The report has a global scope and helps position Canada in the larger picture of education. The report calls for investment in and empowerment of school […]

Mental Health and Teaching Online

Today was a beautiful day of firsts. I recently had a new baby and have been stuck in the endless cycle of diaper changes and nursing. Such a dramatic change to one’s life has the high potential to impact your mental health. My mental health is top of mind right now as I go through […]

The School Act in B.C. – Slow Change Over Time

When studying the current School Act in British Columbia, I started thinking about the history of the school act in the Province, and how slow change has happened over time to make a big impact. By the mid-1860’s there was strong support for free “common schools”, which were established with the Common School Act in […]

Sea to School

“Innovation floats on a sea of inquiry” (Halbert & Kaser, 2013)