Jennifer Loukras

@india0309 My parent community responds very positively to my incorporation of tech into my program. The only barrier I have experienced thus far is parents not wanting to build a digital footprint for their children at an early age and without their child’s consent.

#edci567 Twitter Slow Chat (but anyone on Twitter can join) Q3: Have you experienced any barriers in your efforts to integrate technology? Have you been able to overcome those barriers or are they outside your control?

@india0309 I would describe my attitude towards technology for my personal use and with children as positive yet cautious. Technology can be an amazing tool to expand our abilities, but the large amount of data being collected through its use makes me nervous at times.

#edci567 Twitter Slow Chat (but anyone on Twitter can join) Q2: How would you describe your attitude towards technology (positive/negative)? Does your attitude vary depending on whether you're using tech personally, professionally, or with young children?

@india0309 My pedagogical beliefs are most aligned with Loris Malaguzzi’s image of the child as a whole person that comes to the space with rich knowledge and experiences to share. The classroom is a space where learning is lead by the children and teachers are collaborators in the learning

#edci567 Twitter Slow Chat (but anyone on Twitter can join) Q1: Teachers' beliefs about how students learn (teacher-centered, student-centered, sometimes a combination) may influence how/if they integrate technology. How would you describe your pedagogical beliefs?

Healthy screen time for young children looks like maintaining “screen-free” times during snack and lunch in school #healthykids #screentime #edci567 @india0309

Healthy screen time for young children looks like the being present and engaged when screens are used and co-viewing with children #healthyscreentime #youngchildren #earlyyearsclassrooms @india0309 #edci567

Healthy screen time looks like turning off screens when not in use and avoiding background TV #edci567 @india0309

hello… anyone out there?

Just posted a photo instagram.com/p/CGDcijkhsrt/…

Just posted a photo @ George Jay Elementary School instagram.com/p/CGDafStBfNi/…

B.C.’s back to school ad shows ‘false, unrealistic’ classroom conditions #bced citynews1130.com/2020/08/30/b-c…

The MoE just made our point, in my opinion. I respect the fact that physical distancing was required to film this ad. We’re asking for the same with students in real classrooms in September. #bced

When you feel the heart break of end of year goodbyes, that’s just your heart making room for new friendships ♥️ Or new students!#teacher #grade1 #schoolsout #goodbyes #yearend #relationships

Paint pens in nature! #primary #teacher #educateoutdoors

First week back went amazingly well!! Here’s a pic of my eagles in their ‘nests’ ♥️ fact of the week: eagles have an average 2m wingspan and their nests are the same size as our desk spaces! 🦅#eagledistancing… instagram.com/p/CBEjl84hI_I/…

@lifeatgeorgejay school project!

Two sisters have chalked out this wonderful play zone outside their home in Ballysally. Apparently lots of children cannot wait to have a go, and loads of adults have been spotted trying it out too.

Getting ready for virtual literacy week! 📚 #virtualteaching #georgejayelementary #stayconnected instagram.com/p/CAB6ub-g1rS/…

We miss you Jays! #teacherparade So many smiles ♥️ cheknews.ca/george-jay-ele…

Setting up my home office. Missing all my amazing grade 1s ♥️ #teacher #bc @lifeatgeorgejay