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Monthly Archives: July 2013
Vancouver Foodie Experience
OK, this is not going to be my “usual” kind of post, but I figure it’s summer-time, so why not! How can I not share such a wonderful experience! I had the wonderful opportunity to go on a food tour … Continue reading
Posted in Connections / Relationships, Photography, Uncategorized
Tagged food, food tour, foodie, fun, mustache, rick, tour, Vancouver, white, white mustache
2 Comments
Educating to the Edges
As I mentioned in a recent post, I really enjoy listening to podcasts. I find some real gems of ideas and resources through some amazing educators through listening to their podcasts. Some of these resources really resonate with me in … Continue reading
Posted in Curriculum, Personalized Learning, Reflection, Technology
Tagged classrooms, dropouts, environments, genius, inspire, inspiring, learning, tedx, Todd Rose, UDL
6 Comments
Supporting Social Media
I’ve been playing with a new-to-me web-based app called Piktochart. It can be used to make infographics. Here is my first attempt. I thought I would use it instead of doing a “regular” blog post on a topic I was … Continue reading
Posted in Collaboration, Leading the Learning, Professional Development, Technology
Tagged creative, infographic, media, mia, social, social media, support
3 Comments
It’s Not Just Chance
I am, once again, amazed by the impact of being a connected educator! Being connected provides many opportunities one would not think possible. Being connected allows you to form meaningful relationships with others in a way that others might find … Continue reading
Embedded Formative Assessment
Recently, I completed reading, Embedded Formative Assessment by Dylan Wiliam. To say it is an important read would be an understatement. What I think I liked most about the book was that it is grounded in research and a true … Continue reading
Posted in Assessment, Instructional Leadership, Leading the Learning, Professional Development, Uncategorized
Tagged AFL, Assessment, assessment for learning, book study, dylan wiliam, learning, professional development, review, student achievement, student learning, student ownership, wiliam
13 Comments
Importance of Scaffolding
In a recent discussion with a friend, we talked about meeting the needs of our highly diverse students. We talked about the difficulties some people seem to have with understanding the need to scaffold work for students. The discussion reminded … Continue reading
Posted in Differentiation, Instructional Leadership, Leading the Learning, Learning, Reflection, Uncategorized
Tagged diverse, learners, learning, meeting, needs, scaffolding, struggling, students, success
6 Comments
Connecting With Home
This post is inspired by Chris Kennedy – Superintendent of West Vancouver School District, and more importantly, proud father of 4. In September, Chris wrote a post on his blog, Culture of Yes, entitled Some of My Parenting Wishes For … Continue reading
Posted in Connections / Relationships, Technology
Tagged chriskennedy, Connecting, education, families, family, involve, involvement, parent, parenting, school, tedx, tedxwestvancouver, wishes
2 Comments
Global Read Aloud
If you have not heard of the Global Read Aloud, well, you should look into it! This is a wonderful opportunity for students and teachers from around the world to come together to read, share, and discuss books! There are … Continue reading
Posted in Collaboration, Connections / Relationships, Curriculum, Technology
Tagged aloud, books, Connecting, entry, global, opportunity, read, read-alouds, reading, world
7 Comments
Your Authentic Self
In our work and personal lives, we are often bombarded with differing expectations and opinions. In our personal and professional lives, we are often pushed and pulled in many different directions – both physically and figuratively. We may have people … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
2 Comments
Podcasts Oh My
When I have time, I love listening to podcasts! I will often listen to them when I am driving somewhere alone (even on short trips – there are some great short podcasts), in the evening when I am making dinner, … Continue reading
