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Decided : Puppy Training

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After much thought and deliberation with my parents, I think the most beneficial and engaging inquiry for me is to train my two puppy’s at home! What better way to have an excuse to hangout with my pups for my school project? Throughout the next couple weeks I plan on training my two puppy’s, Theodore and Beau, how to sit, stay, lay down, walk well on a leash, fetch, drop it, and come. I plan on spending a week or two working directly on the new training skill, in hopes that by the end I can seamlessly integrate them with both puppy’s no problem! I have my work cut out for myself, stay tuned.

Beau is on the left and Theodore is on the right.

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Edcamp Reflection

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I just experienced my first Edcamp session. It was a super interesting and helped me engage with my peers. After the four groups were chosen, I decided to join the group discussing special education. I found it to be very informative and helped further my knowledge into the subject. My group of discussed a variety of topics which also included each individual learner and their specific needs in and out of the classroom. This is a topic I have many questions about for a handful of reasons. What designates each individual student? Why is there still such a stigma around having a different need within the classroom? These two questions weren’t solved in the Edcamp, but it is something I look forward to diving into in the future, potentially with my tech inquiry project! Overall, this was a positive experience, and I am already thinking of how I can incorporate the Edcamp style of learning into my teaching, and learning in the future.

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Choosing an Inquiry Topic

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Before I begin this journey, I want to make sure I’m choosing the right topic. I have a couple different ideas going and I want to investigate more, and also have time to think deeper and process exactly what I will be diving into. Below I will list a handful of possibilities, and a description of each. I plan on deciding by next week, so I can move forward with my inquiry.

Healthy Eating – Working on meal planning, investigating what healthy foods are and the benefits, and holding myself accountable by documenting my journey.

Fitness Journey – Working on different body parts and how to become physically fit, holding myself accountable by documenting my journey.

Puppy Training – Working with my two puppy’s and work toward certain training goals throughout.

Yoga – Teaching myself yoga, and holding myself accountable by documenting my journey.

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Personal Learning Goals

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The first class of the semester, I came away overwhelmed with all the new information and how this whole blog thing works. After a couple hours and a clear head I finally figured out how to figure it out! Here is to the future of blogging!My personal learning goals for EDCI 336 are simple. I want to have a better understanding for how to manage different platforms, and I also want to create a space where I can foster creativity with my future students. With that being said, I hope to develop my own skills and abilities. I’m excited to increase my knowledge in a safe environment with my classmates along the way. I can’t wait to see what this course has in store!