April 7

Assignment 7 Excel Graphing

This is a pie chart of the screen time for certain apps on my phone. These apps make up most of the time so I only included ones over 15 minutes. These numbers are also the average time spent on the app this week. YouTube came first with 1 hour with second place only being 30 mins on Netflix.

This bar graph represents the favourite candy of my family and friends that I asked. The list includes some popular candies and personal choices. I also included others being an option because of the many brands available and unsurprisingly it won with 7 votes.

This line graph shows the growth of a Siberian husky puppy over 12 months. I took the average between the weight range of the 12 months of growth from another site and after a year, the average weight of a husky is 55 pounds.

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December 8

Assignment 3 TOKW Reflection

Host (first name only): Martin Relationship to you: Father

Part 1: Interview

1. What is your job title?

Professor of Criminology

 

2. What is your job description?

To undertake research, teaching, and service

 

3. What are the duties and/or tasks you perform at your job?

Write / Publish books and articles, teach courses, review other people’s research, and supervise graduate students

 

4. What qualifications do you need for this job in the following areas:

a. Training?

Training in research, have to have a Ph.D.

b. Education?

Ph.D. in criminology or sociology

c. Experience?

Aside from education no experience is required but it encouraged

d. Skills and attributes (personal qualities)?

Research methods, good communication (teaching)

 

5. What are some things you like about this job?

Freedom/flexibility to work anywhere / any time aside from scheduled teaching. Love doing research and working with data. Enjoys teaching and mentorship of students.

 

6. What are some things you dislike about this job?

Dislikes dealing with whiney or annoying students and dislikes meetings because you can’t really change anything

 

7. How do you think this job might change in the next 5-10 years (technology, etc.)?

Online learning will change the nature of the work. AI like ChatGPT are disturbing writing processes

 

Part 2: Reflection

1. Give 3 reasons why you like this job (be specific):

a. The job pays extremely well

b. The community/availability of products. Ex. groceries, stores, etc. 

c. Freedom and flexibility of the job

 

2. Give 3 reasons why you might not like this job (be specific):

a. Mentally demanding or draining work

b. Large workspaces and going far distances between teaching classes

c. Sometimes teaching students who don’t want to learn is demanding ( difficult subject matter )

 

3. Is this a job for you? Why or why not?

I cant say for sure if this job is for me yet, because I’m still in my first year of high school and i barely know what interests I have let alone my future career. I do think I have good qualities for this kind of job but I can’t say for sure. 

 

4. How are technology and digital literacy used in this job?

Technology and digital literacy are involved or used in almost every aspect of this job. I think and know this because research, teaching, publishing/writing books all use technology to function efficiently.

 

5. Explain the value of your TOKW experience about your ideas about your plans after high school.

Like I said before, I still don’t know what I’m planning to do for my future, but taking your kid to work day has given me an insider’s view at a potential future job and has been a great experience. Overall its value is very high. Take Your Kid to work day has given me insight into my future education, not just my career because my dad is an STU professor on campus.

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November 10

Assignment 2 – Digital Referencing and Citations

Part 1: Online Image

I will be using MLA format for citations in this assignment.

Orange Shirt Society OrangeShirtDay.org 2013 Homepage – Orange Shirt Society (orangeshirtday.org) Accessed Nov 5 2023

Orange Shirt Day is an event in Canada that recognizes the impact of residential schools on indigenous peoples. The origin of orange shirt day came from Phyllis Webstad when she wore a bright orange shirt to school only to have it be taken away. The color orange has come to symbolize the experiences of indigenous peoples at residential schools. Orange shirt day is important because its a way to honor the indigenous survivors and remember those who didn’t. Its also important because we need to acknowledge the trauma that has been inflicted because of the schools. It also provides education on the lasting effects of the laws the Canadian government put on indigenous people. The day encourages empathy, reconciliation, reflection, and understanding.

Part 2: Screenshot

In 13 years, you would expect the Canadian government to get a lot done but in these 13 years they have only done 13 projects. Its still quite a bit and the Canadian government has put effort into each call to action. However, they have 32 projects in progress with each one having a timeline and funding. There is also 31 projects proposed, and 18 not started. Not started doesn’t always mean bad and in this case it doesn’t. If you count it, there is at least 50 projects that are going to be fulfilled by the Canadian government.

Authors include: “Beyond 94” CBC News, published by CBC news March 19, 2018 Beyond 94 | CBC News accessed Nov 6 2023

Part 3: Government Website

National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

When: On March 9, 2023, the province of British Columbia passed legislation to make September 30th a statutory holiday. In June 2021, the Government of Canada passed  Bill C-5 to make September 30 a federal statutory day. The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in B.C. law gives people the chance to reflect upon the history of the residential schools on September 30th every year. This was done by creating the new act or law called The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Act.

Why: More British Columbians or Canadians will be able to contribute to the day such as attending events, reading or watching indigenous or indigenous created content, supporting indigenous businesses, wearing an orange shirt, and reflecting upon themselves. Orange shirt day has become a very important event that covers topics like racism and bullying. Its a day that encourages the relationship between indigenous and non-indigenous people. Since the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, during this event ensured that employees had time to reflect and commemorate on the meaning of the event. The government also made it so B.C. workers are able to have the event without working with  a paid day off or higher payment if required to work.

British Columbia, Ministry of Indigenous Relations and Reconciliation. “National Day for Truth and Reconciliation” Province of British Columbia, 2023, https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/governments/indigenous-people/national-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation#in-bc / National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Accessed 8 Nov 2023.

Part 4: Digital Resource PDF

calls_to_action_english2.pdf (gov.bc.ca)

Call to Action #63 iii is: Building student capacity for intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect.

This assignment helps me build intercultural understanding, empathy, and mutual respect by teaching the history and traditions of Indigenous peoples. Learning about any cultures hardships or history helps you build understanding and empathy for them. Building capacity for empathy is impossible while learning about indigenous peoples discrimination and hardships.

British Columbian Government, Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada: Calls to Action British Columbian Government  2015 https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/british-columbians-our-governments/indigenous-people/aboriginal-peoples-documents/calls_to_action_english2.pdf

Part 5 : Video

I learned that findings confirmed occupation of ancestral lands for at least 10,000 years, since the last ice age. Coquitlam and Port Coquitlam also take their name after the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm. kʷikʷəƛ̓əm are named after “Red Fish Up the River” from an spring sockeye salmon run that once flourished in the Coquitlam River. The kʷikʷəƛ̓əm are descended from ancestors who were spirit and winter dancers, skilled canoe builders, and master salmon and sturgeon fishers. Their land is central to ever aspect to their life and today they are guided by their teachings.

“The Story of Kiwkwetlem YouTube, uploaded by Kwikwelem First Nation, 4 October, 2021

The Story of Kwikwetlem – YouTube Accessed Nov 10 2023

Part 6 : Audio

I learned that the Kwikwetlem language has a very different pronunciation compared to English and the Kwikwetlem languages words have deep meanings and traditions behind each word.

I learned that Kwikwetlem Peoples or community members are called kʷikʷəƛ̓əm m̀əlstéyəx w     and I learned the pronunciation of Kwiketlem.

Kwikwetlem First Nations. “Pronunciation Guide” Kwikwetlem First Nation, Kwikwelem First Nation, 2021, www.kwikwetlem.com/pronunciation-guide.htm. 10 Nov 2023

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