TRU EDDL | Kate Thon | Activity https://eddl.tru.ca/members/kthon/activity/ Activity feed for Kate Thon. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:02:37 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v=9.2.0 en-CA 30 hourly 2 e56b23f1d0e092654689f3207a02c97d Kate Thon wrote a new blog post Final Course Reflection - in the group Kate Thon’s Portfolio http://kate-thon-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=233 Sat, 03 Apr 2021 04:14:28 -0400 Well, we made it to the end!

As I reflect on my learning and myself as an educator, I’ve realized that although there are many things I do well (curating materials, facilitating discourse, structuring […]

]]> 9a55a9c0f763a6bf2426720ddf6469d5 Kate Thon wrote a new blog post Feedback (FLIF) Post in the group Kate Thon’s Portfolio http://kate-thon-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=229 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 21:51:26 -0400 Celpax on Unsplash

Feedback

How did you feel while you were preparing for and delivering your mini-lesson?

At this point in the course, through the blogs and discussions that have taken place, it […]

]]> 5e07c0523c57b0bbbf0ba06cb7e9ee4b Kate Thon wrote a new blog post Week 11 (Managing the Online Environment) in the group Kate Thon’s Portfolio http://kate-thon-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=226 Sat, 27 Mar 2021 20:40:07 -0400 Hello!

Structuring online activities to prioritize communication, collaboration and interaction have been on my mind a lot lately due to the fact that many of our students are suffering from social isolation. […]

]]> 39d885753f2c10ee9127bf02e98cead5 Kate Thon commented on Learning Activity 2: Blog Post – Week 10 in the group Michael Fischer's Portfolio https://mfischer-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/2021/03/15/learning-activity-2-blog-post-week-10/#comment-14 Sun, 21 Mar 2021 04:03:23 -0400 Hi Michael! I too find myself impressed by the materials in the course I am taking yet I really miss having the course facilitated by someone who is able to provide personalized feedback (and reassurance to some […]

]]> 6325a8356574648b051c435104864041 Kate Thon commented on Scribbl! Online Pictionary! - Week 9 in the group Michael Fischer's Portfolio https://mfischer-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/2021/03/09/scribbl-online-pictionary-week-9/#comment-11 Sun, 14 Mar 2021 17:48:50 -0400 Thank you Michael and Abbi – I am on my way to see if I can break out!

I’ve yet to experiment with creating a virtual escape room, but I was fortunate in that a teacher I work with created one for her class (I […]

]]> 4f0ac940a6d1406efa75a33872385917 Kate Thon wrote a new blog post Building Online Community (Week 9) in the group Kate Thon’s Portfolio http://kate-thon-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=220 Sat, 13 Mar 2021 16:05:27 -0500 I am pretty fortunate to be able to dabble in synchronous, asynchronous and blended learning environments. I really appreciate a shared virtual space and have found that many of my “tried and true” activities can […]

]]> 526f04041907071304cf2768b58882a4 Kate Thon wrote a new blog post Engaging and Motivating Students Online (Week 10) in the group Kate Thon’s Portfolio http://kate-thon-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=213 Tue, 09 Mar 2021 19:03:59 -0500 This week kind of threw me for a loop.  The week opened with teacher presence and then, right back into course design?  

After some thought, I realized it actually makes a lot of sense.  Keller’s ARCS model […]

]]> b60e752380017b32763054f6b88878f3 Kate Thon wrote a new blog post e-Moderating (week 7) in the group Kate Thon’s Portfolio http://kate-thon-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=201 Sun, 28 Feb 2021 23:47:24 -0500 Welcome to Week 7.  Comparing models, finding them pretty similar, then jumping down yet another rabbit hole.  Thanks for joining along!  

Both the Community of Inquiry Framework (Col) and the Five-Stage Mod […]

]]> 26901948493cfed206473da0f3063771 Kate Thon commented on Online Design Plan Rough Draft - Week 6 in the group Michael Fischer's Portfolio https://mfischer-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/2021/02/19/online-design-plan-rough-draft-week-6/#comment-7 Sun, 21 Feb 2021 15:03:31 -0500 Hi Michael,

I love that you are thinking of the skills your students might need in the future (interviewing when applying abroad) and taking steps to prepare them now, a caring teacher!

You mentioned that […]

]]> 8637bdde94fe3d0e34711643e8123428 Kate Thon commented on Learning Activity 2 – Situational Factors in the group Michael Fischer's Portfolio http://mfischer-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/2021/02/14/learning-activity-2-situational-factors/#comment-5 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:24:31 -0500 Hi Michael. In your post, you mentioned the balance between building enough opportunities for interaction and collaboration to allow students to connect, and not having them feel overwhelmed. Going through the […]

]]> b13c4a26fa6b2800cdeb3fed730d843d Kate Thon commented on Situational Factors in the group Abbi Easton’s Portfolio http://abbi-easton-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/2021/02/12/situational-factors/#comment-13 Wed, 17 Feb 2021 14:07:23 -0500 The embedded diagram was a nice touch – will emulate that one!

I’m curious if the need to provide parents (or others supervising student progress) regular feedback on their children’s engagement with the […]

]]> 020b8f2fec8fb19f669b841438f8a399 Kate Thon wrote a new blog post Online Design Plan - Week 6 in the group Kate Thon’s Portfolio http://kate-thon-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=197 Mon, 15 Feb 2021 01:17:03 -0500 Welcome!

I’ve been following Fink’s Self-Directed Guide to Significant Learning to work through the planning process for my online teaching and learning experience.  I’m finding the integrated process to be […]

]]> a28ae35fd451db2a96eaaa7341068fee Kate Thon wrote a new blog post Fink's Situational Factors - Week 5 Already! in the group Kate Thon’s Portfolio http://kate-thon-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=190 Sun, 07 Feb 2021 23:01:35 -0500 Thank you for stopping by to read the situational factors specific to my educational context. 

One of the areas I teach is our yoga curriculum.  

Specific Context of the Teaching/Learning Si […]

]]> a1cdb7585e12f58b1a05c27b058bde12 Kate Thon wrote a new blog post Instructional Design (Week 4) in the group Kate Thon’s Portfolio http://kate-thon-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=184 Sun, 07 Feb 2021 02:13:41 -0500 Photo by Alvaro Reyes on Unsplash

Instructional Design Model Reflection

Working through this week’s material has made me realize how well designed the Coursera course,  Equine Welfare and Manag […]

]]> fb7d579e5c15e144d522e176b570296f Kate Thon commented on EDDL 5141 My Teaching Context in the group klaughlin's Portfolio http://klaughlin-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/2021/01/30/316/#comment-14 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 05:16:52 -0500 Wow, it sounds like you create highly relevant and engaging opportunities for your students!

You mentioned using discussions and a platform where they can communicate outside of the classroom. Are you […]

]]> e0ca1bd246368263eb68ceb658cac18c Kate Thon wrote a new blog post Falling Down the Rabbit Hole of Connectivism (I might need help... it's only week 3) in the group Kate Thon’s Portfolio http://kate-thon-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=174 Mon, 01 Feb 2021 03:07:31 -0500 This week, I have struggling to conceptualize what connectivism looks like with regards to course design. The idea of connectivism is really exciting. The idea that the internet has changed the essential nature of […]

]]> a26e46ca0479c22c7bbbd01dfa0ce843 Kate Thon wrote a new blog post Online Teaching and Learning - Exploring my Philosophy (Week 2) in the group Kate Thon’s Portfolio http://kate-thon-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=168 Sun, 24 Jan 2021 19:26:46 -0500 Exploring My Philosophy 

As I consider my online teaching philosophy, I am acutely aware of my role in alternative education and the vulnerable population of youth we serve. As I reflect on my own experience […]

]]> 38056a26f5bdf3879ce8352ad5db42b3 Kate Thon wrote a new blog post Benefits and Challenges in the group Kate Thon’s Portfolio http://kate-thon-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=164 Mon, 18 Jan 2021 01:11:48 -0500 Having transitioned to online learning and teaching last year, and teaching in a blended learning environment this year, I have experienced both benefits and challenges to online learning and […]

]]> e62ffce0eb7ca4c8d5a96696fa0c9879 Kate Thon's profile was updated https://eddl.tru.ca/activity/p/3942/ Sun, 17 Jan 2021 13:55:36 -0500 0 f66844499702614f02ad38ba483979ac Kate Thon wrote a new blog post Defining Online Teaching and Learning in the group Kate Thon’s Portfolio http://kate-thon-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=157 Sat, 16 Jan 2021 23:13:08 -0500 Two very distinct different visions of online teaching and learning emerge for me as I go through our first week’s material.  The following reflects my current vision… subject to change as I work through the co […]

]]> d56f3dccfc50603f0e1b9ef1161ccb6c Kate Thon wrote a new blog post Introduction in the group Kate Thon’s Portfolio http://kate-thon-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=137 Sun, 10 Jan 2021 17:38:20 -0500 Welcome! 

I am so excited to be learning alongside all of you.  

My name is Kate, and I currently live in northern Alberta, outside of Grande Prairie, AB.  

As part of my portfolio, I teach an ecle […]

]]> 31c5a9d28ebb2edfa3d73db0ac36fe14 Kate Thon wrote a new blog post Welcome in the group Kate Thon’s Portfolio http://kate-thon-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=93 Sun, 10 Jan 2021 17:30:22 -0500 This is site is meant to provide a running start for building your ePortfolio in WordPress. If this is your first time using WordPress take a look at the How-To Guide to get started.

Once you feel comfortable, […]

]]> f98e0b92b819c7f15be94d524aead793 Kate Thon created the group Kate Thon’s Portfolio https://eddl.tru.ca/activity/p/3752/ Sat, 09 Jan 2021 20:31:13 -0500 0 d8cc8e5b5e7568c9faff4a4ffbafdba8 Kate Thon created the site Kate Thon https://eddl.tru.ca/activity/p/3751/ Sat, 09 Jan 2021 20:31:05 -0500 0 3248eee2319759bee89121605cb2f84d Kate Thon's profile was updated https://eddl.tru.ca/activity/p/3750/ Sat, 09 Jan 2021 20:25:27 -0500 0 d6bf9f5a20fe7a732011c46b89fdcf68 Kate Thon changed their profile picture https://eddl.tru.ca/activity/p/3748/ Sat, 09 Jan 2021 20:07:48 -0500 0 3a74c0ec7c7f648a4cc83f1461b3acd3 Kate Thon wrote a new blog post Video Example in the group Kate Thon’s Portfolio http://kate-thon-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=30 Tue, 04 Dec 2018 23:42:29 -0500 This post has an embedded video from YouTube.

]]> 4eb180881f1afdf7c778071995d9e94c Kate Thon wrote a new blog post Status Update Example in the group Kate Thon’s Portfolio http://kate-thon-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=28 Tue, 04 Dec 2018 23:42:06 -0500 This is an example status update similar to other social media platforms.

]]> 2091dce5fce54f32313e5c835d574893 Kate Thon wrote a new blog post Quote Example in the group Kate Thon’s Portfolio http://kate-thon-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=25 Tue, 04 Dec 2018 23:38:18 -0500 “This is an example quote.”
Quote author’s name.

]]> 9ef18516da60a5f2a54f2a225da2871c Kate Thon wrote a new blog post Link Example in the group Kate Thon’s Portfolio http://kate-thon-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=23 Tue, 04 Dec 2018 23:37:53 -0500 This post links to another website.

]]> 18d9611c7acf56a524d5dacb61998c7d Kate Thon wrote a new blog post Single Image Example in the group Kate Thon’s Portfolio http://kate-thon-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=21 Tue, 04 Dec 2018 23:37:27 -0500 This post has a single image added to the content.

]]> 78ee197fbbd323102df65782d3f0b064 Kate Thon wrote a new blog post Image Gallery Example in the group Kate Thon’s Portfolio http://kate-thon-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=116 Tue, 04 Dec 2018 23:36:52 -0500 This post contains an image gallery.

]]> d65748651d53a1fb876b2579f4fd4c7c Kate Thon wrote a new blog post Chat Example in the group Kate Thon’s Portfolio http://kate-thon-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=115 Tue, 04 Dec 2018 23:36:10 -0500 This post is an example of the Chat post format.

]]> 1b237aa73258bf226ad04c1538016312 Kate Thon wrote a new blog post Audio Example in the group Kate Thon’s Portfolio http://kate-thon-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=13 Tue, 04 Dec 2018 23:35:42 -0500

]]> aecfad95cfc5a2fe9d60d95d994456aa Kate Thon wrote a new blog post Aside Example in the group Kate Thon’s Portfolio http://kate-thon-portfolio.eddl.tru.ca/?p=10 Tue, 04 Dec 2018 23:30:49 -0500 This is a quick aside or simple note example.

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