I always seem to feel “behind the times” and trying to “catch up” – if that is at all possible. HA HA! A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity, along with some other administrators in my district who are also Digital Coaches, to have lunch with Bill Ferriter (@plugusin on Twitter). Bill was presentingContinue reading “SD36 Admin Blog Reader Bundle and Other Reflections”
Category Archives: Professional Development
Playing in the Admin Digital Sandbox
The district in which I work is a very innovative district. We have been focussing on developing important skills like, communication, collaboration, creativity, and critical thinking in our students. To truly have any possibility of that happening, it is important for teachers to understand the importance of these skills and be exploring them for themselves.Continue reading “Playing in the Admin Digital Sandbox”
My Introduction
A few weeks ago, I signed up for ETMOOC – a Massive Online Open Course focusing on Educational Technology & Media. You can see all the individuals who are responsible for offering us this learning opportunity here. This course is an opportunity to learn about the basics of Connected Learning, Digital Storytelling, Digital Literacy, The OpenContinue reading “My Introduction”
Power of Sharing
I still haven’t finished my “Introduction” to ETMOOC post, but will do that soon. I just had to get this post out of my head tonight. This afternoon, I attended Dean Shareski’s Sharing as Accountability session in the #ETMOOC (Educational Technology Massive Online Open Course) today. It was a great session because it just reaffirmedContinue reading “Power of Sharing”
Year End Blog Wordle and My Rock
Every so often, I make up a word splash (wordle) of words that are most commonly used in my blog. This was inspired by fellow vice-principal Erin Paynter from Ottawa. The words you use more often are larger than the other less-used words. It is a good way to reflect on my blog and to ensure that my focusContinue reading “Year End Blog Wordle and My Rock”
On Learning
Earlier in the fall, I wrote a post about the importance of finding time for yourself. You can read that post here. It is so important to get away and really think, appreciate, and reflect on what is happening around you and in your life. It is important to take that time for yourself. ItContinue reading “On Learning”
Inspired by SD36
We had our second Engaging the Digital Learner session last night. The session was overflowing. You could barely make your way between the tables filled with excited educators. But, even though the room was full and overflowing, there were many others who were unable to participate because there just wasn’t enough room for all thoseContinue reading “Inspired by SD36”
Leading the Learning
Our district is trying many new things in the area of technology, but more importantly, in the areas of creativity, collaboration, communication, and connections. We have a number of different opportunities in our district including a 6-part series called Engaging the Digital Learner Dinner Series for teachers and administrators. We also have a 7-part seriesContinue reading “Leading the Learning”
What Type of Leader Are You?
Recently, I attended the Connecting Leaders Conference: Learning for Changing Times in Richmond, BC. This is a yearly conference put on by our British Columbia Principals’ and Vice-Principals’ Association (BCPVPA). I signed up for this conference in August and was patiently waiting for the day to come! The day was full of great connections, questions,Continue reading “What Type of Leader Are You?”
Shareski Shares
My list of blogging ideas is getting so long! It’s been so busy with work, that I have found little time to blog about all the things I want to. Instead, I’ve been trying to keep a list. The first thing I’d like to catch up on is our district Engaging the Digital Learner DinnerContinue reading “Shareski Shares”
It's All About Learning 