As a girl who grew up in the age where saying “I want to be a YouTuber when I grow up!” was common, I know my way around picture editing. In the last decade, my friends and I have created numerous YouTube channels and I have had to learn video editing and picture editing to keep up with our ambitions. I created thumbnails, edited hundreds of videos, and to this day, my friends and I still post on our just-for-fun channel, ELK.
While I don’t really consider YouTube a hobby or anything, I do consider video editing a huge hobby of mine–in particular, montaging. I love making montages of my time travelling, or sometimes just summer in general. I think that montages are the best way to sum up a trip, and are so rewarding to watch back. I have all my montages in https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNR6WuzDon7GfS2Tfx80Otm5tuPLFqQXX and I think it’s amazing how much my video editing skills have improved from 2019 to now.
I guess my point of this entry is that basic skills in video/photo editing can transcend to new hobbies that teachers don’t even consider. I had to teach myself video editing off of a very slow version of iMovie on an iPhone 4, but I persevered. I think that this is a valuable asset to teach in schools, especially in the digital age. Teaching a kid video editing can turn them into a future movie director… or just a girl who makes montages. Either way, it is an important skill to teach and I’m happy to be entering a profession where I can make this possible.
This week on my musical journey of learning the harmonica, I decided to take my harmonica on a bit of a road trip. Now that I’m comfortable with the tabs and notes of the harmonica, and even capable of playing songs like “Alouette” by memory, I decided to familiarize OTHER people with my beautiful harmonica skills. On Wednesday, I brought my harmonica with me to work and serenaded my boss with several renditions of “Alouette.” He said it was “pretty good the second time I played it…” probably just to get me to stop and continue doing my job.
The next day I went to a meeting for the Education Student Association (on which I am an executive) and at the end of our meeting, I pulled out my harmonica to the sound of my fellow chair members’ gasps of horror… but to everyone’s delight I played them a wonderful song. (It was just “Alouette” again…)
Playing the harmonica for other people has been a lot of fun and it has definitely been a top contributing factor to my overall harmonica skills. I’ve played it so much for other people this week, that now even I am tired of hearing it. Next week, I plan on diversifying my repertoire and learning how to play some new songs.
The introduction of cell phones, the internet, and social media marked an irreversible change in our society. With these came the end of privacy, the end of solitude, and the end of authenticity. My little sisters are Generation Alpha and they’re being raised by screens, phones, and the internet. Gone are the days of all the neighbourhood kids playing outside after school, replaced with sitting on the couch and playing Roblox for hours. I don’t agree with how my sisters are being raised, but I don’t blame my parents either. The introduction of iPads and YouTube made parenting easier… If your kid is having a tantrum, just shove a game in their face!
Contrary to how I despise how play time is now replaced with screen time, I don’t agree with this all-encompassing phone ban at schools. I think that a phone ban in Elementary schools SHOULD be useless, as I don’t think any child under the age of 11 should have their own personal screen, let alone a cellular device, but unfortunately, this is not an idea that all parents agree with. In my Link2Practice 4/5 class, several of the 8 or 9 year-old students had cell phones… for texting, games, and social media as well. So while I think an Elementary phone ban should be unnecessary, experience shows that it is not.
For high school, however, I do not agree with a phone ban. Strict rules create sneaky kids, and I think that the stricter these phone bans get, the more energy students are going to put into getting around it. I remember having a phone ban in a few classes during high school (where we had to put our phone in sleeves at the front of the room) and I would always try to get around it, (even though I had a barely-working iPhone 4) I was fighting it for the principle. My friends and I would put calculators inside the sleeves instead of phones, or once it was further in the year and my teacher would stop checking the sleeves so often, we would just stop putting our phones in there at all. Sometimes we’d put our phones in there until the teacher took “phone attendance” then we would sneak them back out when they weren’t looking.
It’s not like we were even using our phones inappropriately. I find that music makes me focus, so I would listen to music during class in order to pay attention. It’s something I still do in University when I find my mind wandering during a lecture. Once I got Bluetooth headphones, I would turn on music before putting my phone at the front of class, and I know many kids would do that too.
Phones in a high school environment are not just a distraction. They are a tool so interweaved with our society that it is fraught to expect a school of 1200 students to go without their phones for 7 hours. If everyone wants kids to be less dependent on phones, then our society has to change as a whole to support that. Kids do not raise themselves. If we are raised in an environment where we are constantly connected and online, with a screen available to us at any time, then that is how students will expect schooling to be too, and breaking them from this routine will be exhausting.
Instead, I believe that teachers should work WITH students to be able to have access to their phones and also be attentive and learning. Instead of marking phones as this negative thing, they should be seen as a helpful tool that can be used in learning. This not only creates open communication about the internet and social media, but it prepares students for the world after secondary school–where phones are a big part of life and the workplace. In short, I think that this “phone ban” is a bandaid over a bullet hole, and in order to fix the root of too many screens and a distracted class, students need to have more freedom with their own property.
To start off my epic journey into learning the harmonica, I first needed to learn about my harmonica. After a bit of Googling, I’ve learned that my harmonica is called a diatonic harmonica. This means that it has 10 holes to play from, with each hole having 2 notes, meaning there are 20 unique sounds total. With each hole of the harmonica you can either inhale (draw) or exhale (blow).
To play a song on the harmonica, you do not use a traditional music sheet. Instead, you use something called the Tab System. Tabs usually correspond to the lyrics of a specific song with numbers that correspond to the hole you need to play. If the number is negative, then it is a draw note and you must inhale. If the number is positive, then it is a blow note and you must exhale.
Tab for “Alouette”
To begin learning how to read tabs while playing, I looked for easy well-known songs, specifically the Quebecois nursery rhyme “Alouette.” My first time playing “Alouette,” I was on FaceTime with my boyfriend. At first he said I sounded “pretty choppy,” but by the end of the roughly 10 minutes of ear-piercing torture I made him endure, he told me that I am, AND I QUOTE, “getting pretty good!”
The year is 2025, and TikTok, a social media platform focusing on short-form videos, is everywhere. I personally do not use TikTok, but I have a tendency to scroll Instagram reels (TikTok’s evil cousin) in my spare time. The algorithm definitely knows I am in the Elementary B.Ed. Program, as many of the videos I get on my feed are teaching-related. Most notably, there are so many TikToks of teachers and their students.
Upon talking about this topic in class, it reminded me how strange I find this use of social media in the classroom. Some of these accounts are posting TikToks daily. While I can see the fun in filming a short video with students during pack-up time, the issues come in when considering whether these students and their guardians have consented to be all over the internet and how these students are not just being used for clicks and views but also for money.
TikTok is a platform that pays its creators, and while most of these TikTok teachers are not making a profit from these videos, it is beyond a doubt that others are. They are monetizing these kids and disguising it as a “fun break from learning.” While really, it is a scheme to use students to promote clicks, views, and profit.
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Recently, I watched a video where a teacher was sitting blindfolded in the classroom and one-by-one each of the ~25 students came up to her and said her name. The teacher then guessed each student’s name off of their voice (and got them all right). This video was a fun way to test her ability to recognize each student’s voice but the problem arises when considering that she has put her entire class, (their names and what each student looks like), online. Not just on one platform either, but TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and who knows what else.
After talking about this, FIPPA, and the BC school regulations around student data in class, it got me wondering about the consent side of this. Were students/guardians asked for consent for these videos? If so, was it verbal or did they sign a form? Was the frequency of filmed videos discussed, and the fact that student’s names would be shared? Was the monetization side of this discussed with the school administration and parents/guardians? Lastly, were students/guardians made aware that these videos are published on multiple platforms?
The ethical considerations are what stand out to me; I’ll probably never get an answer to the questions above. I’m glad I spent so much time thinking about this though–it allowed me to come to the conclusion that this is something I will not be integrating into my classroom. Ever.
Hello and welcome to the beginning of my Free Inquiry Project.
“What is a Free Inquiry Project?” You might ask. Well, for my Technology Innovation in Education class, it is a series of blog posts which follow my journey to learn the harmonica.
I’ve owned a harmonica for about ten years now, yet I have never once opened the “How to Play the Harmonica” book which came with it. And yes, I have made my family’s ears bleed by playing it regardless. A lot of my favourite songs, like “House of the Rising Sun,” “Hurt,” and “Piano Man,” are perfect for the harmonica, and I am excited to have the ability to play them. So, with the freedom to do this project on absolutely anything my heart desires, I have decided to learn the harmonica. Wish me (and my family’s ears) luck!
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Feature
Description
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Mimics Microsoft activation servers
Activation Requests
Sends and receives license status messages
Offline Activation
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Some windows activator software uses activation methods that do not require a license key. These methods include digital license activation, where the system is activated based on hardware and software information stored in Microsoft’s database. This means users do not need to enter a product key manually.
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“Activation without a license key can be convenient but may affect system security and updates.”
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Benefits
Description
Time-saving
Quick activation process
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Windows activation utility tools like Windows Activation Manager and Activation Toolkit are part of the activation software for windows ecosystem. These tools help manage the activation process by providing user interfaces and automation features.
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Step-by-Step Installation of Windows Activation Software for Windows 10, 8, and 7
Download the activation software download file from a trusted source.
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Right-click the installer and select “Run as administrator” to start the setup.
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Open the activation software.
Select the option to activate Windows.
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Wait for the confirmation message that Windows is activated.
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Sometimes, activation software for Windows comes with a patch or crack to bypass license checks. To use these safely:
Perform the activation software download from a secure source.
Extract the patch or crack files if they are compressed.
Run the patch as an administrator.
Follow any instructions to apply the crack to your Windows system.
Restart your computer to complete the activation.
Note: Using patches or cracks can carry risks and may affect system security or updates.
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In corporate environments, activation software for Windows may use a local server emulation to activate multiple PCs efficiently. This method mimics Microsoft’s activation servers within the company network.
The activation software sets up a local Key Management Service (KMS) server.
PCs connect to this local server to request activation.
The local server responds with activation approval without needing internet access.
This method saves bandwidth and simplifies managing many licenses.
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Windows activator software helps users unlock the full features of their Windows operating system. Many people have questions about how these tools work and their safety. Below are some common questions and answers about activation software for windows, windows activation utility, and software activation tool.
Using an activation software for windows can make the process easier by automating license verification. A windows activation utility often includes features to check activation status and guide users through activation steps. A software activation tool may support different Windows versions and activation methods.
Question
Short Answer
Is activation software for windows safe?
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Can I activate Windows without a product key?
Yes, some tools offer this feature
Does the software activation tool work for all Windows versions?
Most support Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11
Can I use windows activation utility for Office products?
Some tools support Office activation too
How to Activate Windows Without Product Key?
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How to Use Windows 11 Activation CMD for Activation?
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Steps include:
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The windows activation utility may automate these commands for you.
This method is useful for advanced users who want to manually control the activation process using a software activation tool.
Is Windows Activator Software Free and Safe to Use?
Some windows activator software is free, while others require payment. Free tools can be helpful but may carry risks if not from trusted sources.
Safety tips:
Always download from reputable websites.
Use antivirus software to scan files.
Avoid tools that ask for personal information.
A reliable windows activation utility ensures your system stays secure while activating Windows.
“Using trusted activation software for windows protects your PC and ensures genuine Windows features.”
Can Windows Activator Software Work for Office Products?
Yes, some software activation tools are designed to activate Microsoft Office products as well as Windows.
Features include:
Detecting installed Office versions.
Applying activation keys or digital licenses.
Using windows activation utility functions to manage Office activation.
This makes it convenient to activate both Windows and Office with one tool, saving time and effort.
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