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Continuously Curious



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


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
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


Growth Mindset: Revisited Through the Lens of Creating Significant Learning Environments
Recent research by Burgoyne et al. (2018) casts doubt on the previously held belief that simply fostering a growth mindset alone can lead...
Katie Beauchene
Dec 8, 20233 min read


Contributions to My Learning: Creating Significant Learning Environments & Professional Learning
Reflections on Cultivating Learning Excellence As I continue on the transformative journey through graduate school, this time spent...
Katie Beauchene
Dec 6, 20238 min read


Thinking About: Learning Revolution
Sir Ken Robinson: Bring on the learning revolution! https://youtu.be/r9LelXa3U_I Daniel Pink's Drive: The surprising truth about what...
Katie Beauchene
Oct 23, 20233 min read


A New Culture Of Learning: Initial Thoughts
It seems that our educational system is persistent in remaining the same versus adapting and moving forward with current research and...
Katie Beauchene
Oct 16, 20233 min read


Contributions to my Learning: Concepts of Educational Technology and Leading Organizational Change
Throughout the courses Concepts of Educational Technology and Leading Organizational Change, I have actively engaged in various...
Katie Beauchene
Oct 3, 20236 min read


Reflection on COVA & the ePortfolio
Since graduating with my Bachelor's degree, I have always felt like I was swimming upstream, trying to innovate within structures that...
Katie Beauchene
Oct 1, 20234 min read


Growing Pains
So, you've decided to dive into the captivating world of ePortfolios. You've spent countless hours perfecting your website, tweaking...
Katie Beauchene
Sep 24, 20231 min read


Organizational Change and Sources of Influence
Organizational change is possible if 4 of 6 sources of influence, but best if all 6 are activated. However, none of us work and live in...
Katie Beauchene
Sep 4, 20232 min read


So Many Different Pieces, One Beautiful Outcome
As I read my colleague's discussion posts in an online class I'm in, I am overwhelmingly reflective. What an amazing time and place we...
Katie Beauchene
Sep 2, 20233 min read


Impact of the Growth Mindset
As I read my colleague's discussion posts, I am overwhelmingly reflective. What an amazing time and place we are at for learning. What a...
Katie Beauchene
Sep 1, 20233 min read


COVA Model and Me
Image Source: https://www.harapnuik.org/?page_id=7012 The COVA model is an ideal approach that I am happy to participate in. I feel like...
Katie Beauchene
Sep 1, 20233 min read


New Thoughts on The Power of "Yet"
One little word, so much potential... the word " yet". I'm not good at this...yet. Carol Dweck has shown through her research that by...
Katie Beauchene
Aug 20, 20232 min read
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