Our school is hosting their first Identity Day this coming Wednesday. This day provides everyone the opportunity to share something about themselves. It can be something that is important to them or something that makes them who they are. It could be a hobby. It could be a special talent. It could be something thatContinue reading “Identity Day 2012”
Category Archives: Technology
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”
Using Video Recording to Enhance Learning
In addition to my vice-principal assignment, I also have a 70% teaching assignment. That teaching assignment this year is working with students who struggle in their academic areas – mainly reading, writing and math as a Learning Support Teacher. While I have been a Learning Support Teacher in the past, this year I started experimentingContinue reading “Using Video Recording to Enhance Learning”
If I Can, So Can You
OK, here it goes . . . I’ve got a bit of a confession to make. I’ve been connected (online, with twitter, blogging, reading blogs, etc…) for almost a year and a half, but I still feel like a novice. A complete novice at times. Let me tell you a story…. At the schoolContinue reading “If I Can, So Can 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”
Learning Learning Learning
We just completed our first week with our school full of students, educators, and parents. What a great week it was. It’s always so much better once the staff and students arrive. They make all the planning and hard work before-hand worth it. I don’t know about you, but seeing the faces of the childrenContinue reading “Learning Learning Learning”
Twitter for Beginners
We are about to embark upon our Staff Digital Learning Journey. We are calling our sessions “Digital Discovery”. It is an exciting time for us all (and probably filled with some nervousness). In an effort to make this new learning fun, interesting, and worthwhile, but not overwhelming, I am providing staff with an opportunity toContinue reading “Twitter for Beginners”
Pushing the Envelope
We are about to embark upon an exciting new school year! Our school received an Innovative Learning Designs Grant which 10 of our teachers are involved with. Those teachers formed small groups and wrote inquiry questions in April of last year. Those inquiry questions were to be their focus this year. We will be revisitingContinue reading “Pushing the Envelope”
Some Plans For This Year
I have a new role in my school this year. In addition to being the Vice-Principal, I will also be one of the Learning Support teachers (last year, I was the Early Literacy Teacher and the Intermediate Prep teacher for 4 classes in addition to my Vice-Principal role). I look forward to being part ofContinue reading “Some Plans For This Year”
It's All About Learning 