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Continuously Curious

Time Flies!
Hey everyone! Wow, has it really been since January? Sorry for disappearing on you—life got wonderfully chaotic this spring in the best...
Katie Beauchene
Jun 231 min read
Reevaluating the Role of Educational Technology in Classrooms: A Focus on Teacher Training and Active Engagement
The critique of educational technology (edtech) in recent online publications and social media discussions often highlights the...
Katie Beauchene
Jan 53 min read


A Digital Tapestry We Weaved
A Poem dedicated to the Collaborative Group, an essential part of this journey A mandate formed, a group we became, In Lamar's halls,...
Katie Beauchene
May 2, 20241 min read


Contributions to my Learning: Instructional Online Design & Synthesis Capstone
The final semester in the Applied Digital Learning and Leadership program, we embarked on a journey that put theory to “clicks”. We...
Katie Beauchene
Apr 27, 20245 min read


Finding My Tribe: How a Graduate Program Rekindled My Passion for Learning
This is a companion piece to a visual product for the ADL Synthesis Capstone
Katie Beauchene
Apr 21, 20249 min read


Takeaways and Action: Applied Digital Learning Sets the Stage
Take Aways and Actions for Next Steps
Katie Beauchene
Apr 20, 20243 min read


Leveling Up! Reflecting on My Journey Through the Applied Digital Learning Graduate Progam
This is a reflection from a capstone course discussion post.
Katie Beauchene
Apr 20, 20244 min read


From Pieces to Possibilities: A Discovery Journey in Project-Based Blended Learning
This is a reflection of the innovation plan and process implemented as part of degree fulfillment at Lamar University.
Katie Beauchene
Apr 18, 20248 min read


Why Online Design?
Rethinking Education in the Digital Age Imagine yourself as a teacher, comfortable in your familiar routine. Then, BAM! The digital age...
Katie Beauchene
Apr 1, 20242 min read


COVA: Reflection and Application
Introduction How did I end up here so soon? Choosing to enroll in a Master’s program has been a longtime goal of mine that I have begun...
Katie Beauchene
Mar 25, 20249 min read
Contributions to my Learning: Assessing Digital Learning & Digital Communication and Collaboration
Reflecting on my educational journey, I am struck by the transformative power of exploring and implementing innovative practices within...
Katie Beauchene
Feb 26, 20244 min read


Schank's Framework + Seesaw = Empowering Learning Through Play
I will admit that prior to reading through one of my last assignments for my class that I had never heard of Roger Schank, a former...
Katie Beauchene
Feb 26, 20243 min read


Literature Review: Take 2
I am working on how to integrate a play-based learning framework through blended learning and its impact on language development in the...
Katie Beauchene
Feb 19, 20243 min read


What Creative Thinking, Influence of Media, & Superbowl Commercials Have to Do with Inspiring a Podcast Design
My professor shared two videos for us to watch and discuss under the title "Media That Engages" in preparation for designing a podcast. ...
Katie Beauchene
Feb 19, 20243 min read


Decades Later We are Still Where We Were
After watching 7 Skills Students Need for Their Future by Tony Wagner (2009) and The Seven Essential Life Skills by Ellen Galinksy...
Katie Beauchene
Feb 11, 20243 min read
While Writing a Rough Draft Version #1...
This journey of learning has been so deeply fulfilling and exciting. At the same time it has also been full of overwhelmly new...
Katie Beauchene
Feb 10, 20242 min read


Clarifying the Problem
A Reflection on chapters 4-6 in Action Research: Improving Schools and Empowering Educators It's all about the data. Data informs many...
Katie Beauchene
Jan 28, 20242 min read


Recognizing the Misperceptions:
A Reflection on the Preface and chapters 1-3 in Action Research: Improving Schools and Empowering Educators My broad, innovative plan...
Katie Beauchene
Jan 27, 20242 min read


Thoughts on Audio and Visual Tools: Unsung Heros, Limitless Opportunity
I really love using audio and video applications. Especially in educational environments, both as a facilitator and a learner. In...
Katie Beauchene
Jan 22, 20243 min read
Brain Exercise Regimen
Do you feel like your brain muscles are lacking? Wondering what type of fitness program to put together for your brain muscles? Consider...
Katie Beauchene
Jan 21, 20242 min read
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