This fall, I will be teaching two classes which are new to me: Health & Career Education for 2 Grade 5 classes and Physical Education for 2 Grade 6 classes. Looking at the prescribed learning outcomes as laid out by the BC Ministry of Education has made me excited about the prospect of teaching theseContinue reading “Personalized Learning – Help Needed”
Category Archives: Leading the Learning
Your Words Mean A Lot
I have been personally reflecting on the importance of words and the choice people make to use certain words. More importantly, I’ve been thinking about how imperative it is to do what you say you are going to do. This is important both on a personal level and on a professional level. While I knowContinue reading “Your Words Mean A Lot”
Reform Symposium Online Conference – FREE!
Have you signed up for the FREE Reform Symposium Online Conference? I have! It takes place Friday, July 29 – Sunday, July 31 and looks AMAZING! There will be something for everyone! Just think, where else would you get leaders in education presenting for 3 full days – on countless topics? The days are jammedContinue reading “Reform Symposium Online Conference – FREE!”
Leadership Abilities Quiz
I was reading the headlines in a Scoop.it newspaper online today called, Leadership in Distance Education. It is basically a newspaper that highlights recent blog posts written by people in leadership positions. Some of the headlines of the posts were quite interesting and included titles such as, “Leadership Theories” (OK, maybe that is not that interesting), “100Continue reading “Leadership Abilities Quiz”
Prezi! Prezi! Prezi!
Wow! I finished my first Prezi! This is a great presentation tool that can be used for any audience. I designed this prezi for the Grade 5 classes who I will be teaching Health and Career Eduction to in the fall. It is an introductory prezi that gives the students an overview of Health and CareerContinue reading “Prezi! Prezi! Prezi!”
Resources to Check Out!
There are so many cool tools online for educators and parents. These tools are great for integrating technology into your classroom/home. I am going to talk a bit here about a few of the tools I’ve learned about and explored. All of these tools are new to me within the past week. Yah, I feel like I’ve beenContinue reading “Resources to Check Out!”
Containing Myself
I am so excited about my new learning. I have read so many articles/blogs, explored different websites and webtools. I know I have a lot more to learn, but I am excited about what I have been learning and finding so far. It’s great to learn new things and find new resources, but, to really makeContinue reading “Containing Myself”
Courage to Make a Difference
As I reflect on my time as a vice-principal, I recall an important moment. It stuck out for me at the time and made me realize that I was becoming stronger in my ability as an elementary school administrator. It was after one of the first beginning of the year meetings I attended with the entire staff ofContinue reading “Courage to Make a Difference”
Blogging 24-7
I don’t know what the deal is, but I can’t seem to shut off my brain … Is it because I have been ill and in so much pain, I’m not able to sleep? Is it because of the lack of stimulation of my brain the last 7 months staying at home? Is it because of theContinue reading “Blogging 24-7”
I Am a Plunger
About 10 years ago, I had 3 websites that I developed and kept up to date: Educational Links for Teachers, Poetry Pages for Teachers, and a Classroom website. All of these have been taken off the net, unfortunately. Not sure why I took them down, but I did. I’m not even sure how I would goContinue reading “I Am a Plunger”
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