TRU EDDL | hwinsnes | Activity https://eddl.tru.ca/members/hwinsnes/activity/ Activity feed for hwinsnes. Wed, 02 Sep 2026 22:40:10 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=9.2.0 en-CA 30 hourly 2 86b3833651f93aa9a9894d3c93935971 hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5131 - E-Portfolio Hannah Winsnes in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=385 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 21:13:22 -0400 I have created a voiceover video presentation of my E-portfolio for your review.

 

Example of Graphics as discussed in the video

 

Unfortunately for this one, I could not figure out how t […]

]]> c490e2fe8b853321d0217d27404ea55b hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5131 - Interactive Video in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=378 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 20:31:03 -0400 d58fdb0f98a73ebc61ea8d2681ac2ac0 hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5131 - Interactive Video in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=373 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 20:24:28 -0400 

]]> f24f5cee543221db854835f395785978 hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5131 - Interactive Graphic in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=367 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:49:26 -0400 For this activity I have chosen to work with a lesson I use with my Educational Assisant certificate program where we learn about conflict scenarios and how to identify non verbal emotions.

Learning Outcome – […]

]]> 4562cbffb49b5c2561247655dcf874dd hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5131 - Interactive Text in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=363 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:54:14 -0400 Digital literacy is the central focus of the assessment because students in this project navigate multiple technological tools to create a cohesive and engaging audiobook.

 
When designing the digital […]

]]> b3b3adb5945c337c01ebb85ff2469410 hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5131 - Discussion Interactive Media in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=361 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 18:42:54 -0400 In the educational context where you teach or support learning, what outcomes and associated content could be supported by interactive media?

I teach pre-service teachers about inclusion in a post-secondary […]

]]> 7fd6cd1708e8f799751445674ae43494 hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5131 - Activity 7 Student Activity in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=359 Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:24 -0400 Portfolio Post: Creating a Mystery Audiobook – Student Video Activities

Course: Language Arts

Topic: Mystery Writing & Digital Storytelling
Grade Level: 7 (Ages 12–13

Short Individual Video Activity – M […]

]]> b02eeb848ae3f7914bc5e6aaedfac7ab hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5131 - Making and Recording a Video Activity 3, 4, 5, & 6 in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=346 Sun, 23 Mar 2025 23:25:32 -0400 Activity 3 – Record a video

Creating a video introduction about audiobooks and sound effects was a bigger challenge than I expected!

Finding the Right Location
The first hurdle was choosing a spot in […]

]]> c0fbc1575ba29ac5a2ac99d99d7ccbc7 hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5131 - Assignment 4 Presentation and Report: Soundtrap in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=339 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:22:05 -0400 What is Soundtrap?
Soundtrap, an online digital audio workstation (DAW) owned by Spotify, enables users to create, edit, and collaborate on audio projects. Founded in 2012 and launched in 2013, Soundtrap has […]

]]> 49285849899e7e79be9eb1e838d1cce9 hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5131 - Video Lesson Activity 2 in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=333 Sat, 15 Mar 2025 21:03:43 -0400 Grade Level: Post-Secondary

Time Required: One 45-minute class period

Learning Outcome: Students will be able to create a sensory tube that can be used as a calming technique for neurodivergent […]

]]> 44d6698aee64035f5f97f6994510f8f7 hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5131 - Using Video in Online Classroom in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=330 Sat, 15 Mar 2025 14:12:24 -0400 As an online instructor for Educational Assistant practicum students across Alberta, I rely on video to create meaningful connections and enhance instruction in our virtual meetings. One key approach I use is the […]

]]> aa9330957105c94f6d7d030f2b320f15 hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5131 - Record Audio in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=320 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:30:07 -0500 Activity 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Technology for Recording: Soundtrap 

Purpose of recording: Introduction to the start of a mystery audio story that will be part of an audio book presentation

Recording 1: First […]

]]> 1b9b837cbcba6f4a9c0724ee348f7a52 hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5131 - Source Audio for Educational Use in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=316 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 22:18:48 -0500 Activity 2: Source Audio for Educational Use
Source: Free Sound https://freesound.org/ 

 

Learning Outcome: At the end of this unit the students will have successfully incorporated new technology and a […]

]]> 22b44ac5914a1bb5416b3304b45fb70c hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5131 - Assignment 2 Audio Book Lesson in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=313 Sun, 02 Mar 2025 01:23:16 -0500 To see the project lesson plan for students please go to this link.  I have created the lesson to be in three distinct sections where they will work on the story first, then the visuals, then the audio.  A […]

]]> 034f52f737c9b3cadd25da79250fad27 hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5131 - Design a Student Media Project in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=309 Wed, 12 Feb 2025 02:54:15 -0500 Grade 7 Mystery Audiobook Project

Learning Outcomes:

Develop storytelling skills within the mystery genre.
Enhance creative writing and narrative structure.
Utilize digital tools (Soundtrap, […]

]]> 40c527ffc572a6cc0b2a33d31bbc3eb2 hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5131 - Infographic Lesson Outline in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=304 Wed, 05 Feb 2025 18:45:29 -0500 Topic – Understanding proactive strategies to work with anxiety disorder

Focus student – Adult students in the Educational Assistant program.

Outcome- Identify a variety of strategies to support learners […]

]]> e2d7a3e5425fa3092aac3726e5f61b86 hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5131 - Alt Text in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=302 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 01:53:25 -0500 I have chosen to use the spooky house image that I sourced for an earlier example.

Title: spooky house

Photo by lynette@Morguefile.com

Alt Text: A dimly lit, abandoned house with peeling paint and broken […]

]]> 16412b08583879c3357d53e02d7b3745 hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5131 - Infographic in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=298 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 01:42:21 -0500 Platform: The program that I used to create my infographic was Picktochart. I found the program very easy to navigate and the templates provided were user friendly and had lots of options for […]

]]> 305567af2e9d98803f38d93cccb6b1b8 hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5131 - Create a Graphic in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=285 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 01:29:44 -0500 Student Outcome: Communicate Ideas and Information – Use a combination of visual, print, and other media to effectively inform and engage the audience.

Student Activity: Develop a radio mystery show presented i […]

]]> bee603d2e44b7f3ddffc0e1650a83f21 hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5131 Source an Image in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=282 Tue, 04 Feb 2025 01:26:43 -0500 Student Outcome: Communicate Ideas and Information – Use a combination of visual, print, and other media to effectively inform and engage the audience.

Student Activity: Develop a radio mystery show presented i […]

]]> a7d24aa33046f5fd9cc798c74375aac9 hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5131 Try No Coffee in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=279 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:37:45 -0500 I was particularly eager to try the NoCoffee extension for two main reasons. First, I teach a course that covers visual disabilities, and this simulation provides an excellent way to demonstrate real-world […]

]]> 1449bdd83ecc7f2c4c9d915f0cfaaabb hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5131 Apply the WCAG Principles in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=277 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:36:38 -0500 As part of the Educational Assistant course I teach at RDP, we utilize an online resource where students complete free, short professional development sessions through the Alberta Mental Health Collaborative. This […]

]]> 83b9900a30faa669f909898781636de4 hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5131 - Redesign the Moose in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=273 Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:34:01 -0500 New formatted version Activity 2 – The Moose Revised
Addressing the Challenges of the Original Format
The original format of the Moose information was overloaded with dense text, which created difficulty for […]

]]> 1631b66ae9ccf1672b502bf9b5e50a6b hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5131 - UDL in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=270 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 22:08:03 -0500      I am an educator who firmly believes in and supports the use of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in the classroom. One example of its implementation was in my Grade 7 in-person language arts class, wh […]

]]> 187f318d2336c57a741726d7979d5c06 hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5131 - Measuring Accountability in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=268 Mon, 13 Jan 2025 22:05:15 -0500 My institution uses Blackboard as its LMS, which facilitates online education by centralizing course management, content delivery, communication, and assessment. Instructors can manage course materials, […]

]]> 3d3267288c6aa6173584231086d1059c hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5131 - OER Scavenger Hunt in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=266 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:50:01 -0500 Resource 1 – Professional Communication E-Textbook

The aim of this OER is for the student to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to:

competently communicate in both a personally effective and […]

]]> dfc847cba111b9f0f92b1b6e7017e1d1 hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5131 - OER in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=264 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:48:18 -0500 I am thrilled to have discovered the concept of Open Educational Resources (OER), especially since I recently approached my Associate Dean with a request to discontinue the use of a particular textbook. I found […]

]]> be14895f1e5da822979eb0684114dd73 hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5131 - Reconcili-Action at RDP in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=262 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:46:04 -0500 Reconcili-Action Plan at RDP

When I explored my institution to understand how it is engaging with local Indigenous peoples, I discovered that RDP has implemented a Reconcili-Action Plan for 2023-2028. This plan […]

]]> 17740edd73e5d13e6a1bed87743d6089 hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5131 - UDL in my Classroom in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=260 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:37:12 -0500 I am an educator who firmly believes in and supports the use of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) in the classroom. One example of its implementation was in my Grade 7 in-person language arts class, which […]

]]> 72729b9fd6fc7913c63222f67fa07a97 hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5131 - Accessibility of Blackboard in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=258 Thu, 09 Jan 2025 17:17:44 -0500 My institution uses Blackboard as its LMS, which facilitates online education by centralizing course management, content delivery, communication, and assessment. Instructors can manage course materials, […]

]]> 5894dc276d6f06299d4405883404b80f hwinsnes wrote a new blog post New to EDDL 5131 in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=251 Fri, 03 Jan 2025 16:07:21 -0500 Introduction
Hello everyone, my name is Hannah Winsnes. I am excited to join you in this journey as a fellow learner and to share some of my experiences and insights.

Professional Background
I have been […]

]]> 5c87e7815b3e784668e16f1be73336e8 hwinsnes's profile was updated https://eddl.tru.ca/activity/p/11151/ Thu, 02 Jan 2025 23:38:47 -0500 0 6358f71ab62e1cbe910536a0567d6710 hwinsnes commented on Week 12 Learning Activity 1 in the group Verundeep Sidhu's Portfolio https://vsidhu-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/2024/03/18/week-12-learning-activity-1/#comment-28 Tue, 19 Mar 2024 03:25:30 -0400 This list of nine takeaways is awesome! It’s awesome how we both connect with the same ideas and tools. I love that reminder about being creative—it’s like a nudge to think outside the box which is what teachers n […]

]]> d7097789a4446ac0f041c908f9daa531 hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5141 Week 12 - Final Blog: Top 8 Takeaways in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=245 Sun, 17 Mar 2024 23:30:42 -0400 I want to express my gratitude for such an enriching course experience. Throughout it, I’ve gained valuable insights and acquired a plethora of strategies to integrate into my future online classrooms. I have […]

]]> 03ec1a69f416ddf4bfc3d2178d34eac6 hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5141 Week 9: Creating Community in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=242 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 22:57:11 -0500 This marks my eighth master’s of education course at Thompson Rivers University, and it’s the first time I’ve been part of a group setting. All my previous courses were solitary pursuits, self-paced and […]

]]> c03a86aea921add8c7d63140cef56841 hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5141 Week 7: Comparing Models in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=229 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 18:35:15 -0500 Topic
The Five Stage Model v the COI Framework

Similarities

Both frameworks have been developed to enhance the online learning environment. 
The models both break up learning into steps or […]

]]> 0cc3a3800f5fc22f803c28e60634cc26 hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5141 Week 6: Draft Course Design in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=227 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 00:48:21 -0500 Educational context: 

The online course I am developing is called The Role of the EA. This course focuses on clarifying roles and responsibilities between teachers and educational assistants. Topics include […]

]]> 6efb90ff8f279f85ad341467458b03de hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5141 Week 5: Situational Factors in Course Design in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=223 Sun, 28 Jan 2024 16:43:48 -0500 In week 5, the questions about planning for situational factors are pivotal to exploring the unique dynamics of the virtual learning environment, diverse student profiles, and the subject matter. Initially, this […]

]]> 78963f2db7897d7e3400ba02c5e6041c hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5141 Week 4: Design Models in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=221 Sun, 21 Jan 2024 22:26:37 -0500           In our live class, it was clear that the instructor utilizes many of Gagne’s instructional design models. First, the instructor posted a thought-provoking scenario about a student who was sent to the […]

]]> de8333d4d826a5f936d6c494d8385df9 hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5141: Week 3 Learning Theory Reflection in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=216 Tue, 16 Jan 2024 21:51:54 -0500 This spring will be my first time teaching an online course at the post-secondary level. I have yet to be assigned the exact course; however, I know it will be within the purview of the Educational Assistant […]

]]> 9af25a4420e894bc6bfa342c25bd1882 hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5141: Week 2 Online vs. Face-to-Face Teacher Competencies in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=208 Wed, 10 Jan 2024 16:11:02 -0500 Instructor Roles: Online and Face to Face

Reflecting on the articles and videos this week, it became clear that the research on roles for online instructors has predominantly focused on post-secondary […]

]]> 29c5716849bc657d8d6d2528079fffdb hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5141: Week 1 Audit Course in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=204 Fri, 05 Jan 2024 16:07:28 -0500 The online course I signed up to audit is Fostering Positive Behaviour through Red Deer Polytechnic. Students will review learning and behavior management philosophies to build a repertoire of practical techniques […]

]]> a12ac3bfc71561ad5c99074588db59b1 hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5141: Week 1 My vision of online learning in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=200 Fri, 05 Jan 2024 15:53:36 -0500 Once confined to physical spaces with face-to-face interactions, classroom learning has long been the cornerstone of education. However, contrary to popular belief, online learning is not a new concept. […]

]]> 658ee826a07d7edd99ef2bd663ae846d hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5141: Week 1 Introduction Hannah Winsnes from Mexico! in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=194 Thu, 04 Jan 2024 18:31:14 -0500 I am excited to learn alongside all of you this term.  Please have a look at my introduction video to learn more about me and my journey.  Be advised, this video was shot in Mexico hahaha.

]]> 9638615ffcc7236ca21ee3e1a0e2614d hwinsnes commented on EDDL 5111 Blog Post 6 - Course Reflection in the group Geoff Johnson’s Portfolio https://gjohnson-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/2023/11/21/eddl-5111-blog-post-6-course-reflection/#comment-186 Wed, 22 Nov 2023 22:11:13 -0500 Hi Geoff
I agree, our teaching philosophies guide our actions and our planning, whether intentional or not. They must be transparent to us and others as we continue our education journey. I know that my […]

]]> 800fadba54c00f902cd38f66d2d9158e hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5111 Blog Post #6 - Final Reflection in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=183 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 21:48:34 -0500 For the final Blog post, I want to thank Georgann for her patience and understanding as we worked through some hiccups. I have enjoyed the units and have come away with a more robust understanding of learning […]

]]> c32bc157ffd4b113de51ec1685bca139 hwinsnes started the topic Spam in the forum Help https://eddl.tru.ca/groups/help/forum/topic/spam/ Sun, 19 Nov 2023 17:35:50 -0500 I am getting a TON of spam each day that I have marked as SPAM and permanently deleted but I am wondering how I can stop these from coming to my site as this is just for this class.  Thank you for your help

]]> d69fad51ed621cf28135a40caa7a4fba hwinsnes joined the group Help https://eddl.tru.ca/activity/p/9576/ Sun, 19 Nov 2023 17:34:48 -0500 0 448be6d6cd1616b17b0d7a3e14dbf755 hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5111 Blog Post #5 - Design Perspectives: Indigenization in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=180 Wed, 18 Oct 2023 23:03:46 -0400           I acknowledge living on Treaty 6 and 7 lands in Red Deer, Alberta. This land is the traditional territory of the Blackfoot, Tsuu T’ina, Stoney Nakoda nation, and traditional Métis, Cree, and Sault […]

]]> 98224deda621e7b91d28df1cb8d879b6 hwinsnes wrote a new blog post EDDL 5111 Blog Post #4 - Evaluation of 'ReadWorks" in the group Hannah Winsnes’ Portfolio https://hwinsnes-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=177 Thu, 12 Oct 2023 19:39:03 -0400 ReadWorks is a free web based reading comprehension site which has been developed on the science behind what makes readers successful.  It offers a variety of different texts to support students in building their […]

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