Learning to Share(ski)
I was honoured to be a part of Dean Shareski’s Keynote presentation at the K-12 Online Conference and have our Identity Day featured in the presentation. Identity Day was a […]
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Waiting For the Three Amigos
In the last few weeks, since the “Education Nation” talks and Oprah show on Education, there have been numerous references towards “Waiting for Superman” in blog posts. Many have talked
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Humanity; Where is it actually lacking?
cc licensed flickr photo shared by Jesslee Cuizon I have heard several comments regarding the “fear” of using too much technology in the classroom and how it sometimes dehumanizes us.
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Professional Development; The Next Step
cc licensed flickr photo shared by U-g-g-B-o-y-(-Photograph-World-Sense-) Yesterday at Forest Green School, we had a fantastic professional development session. It started with a 30-minute open session where staff were just
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Why I Blog
1. To share my viewpoints. 2. To have conversations. 3. To be transparent. 4. To be reflective on my practice. 5. To connect with other educators. 6. To share my
Is it wrong?
cc licensed flickr photo shared by Davide Restivo Just thinking… Is it wrong for a student to use an iPod to listen to music because it makes them feel more
Students Taking My Job (and loving it!)
cc licensed flickr photo shared by gcouros On Friday, our grade 3/4 class at Forest Green School led our student assembly discussing their goals for the year. The class worked
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Redefining Work
cc licensed flickr photo shared by Brittany ((Halo)) If you could choose, what work environment would you work in? An organization with vision for a preferred future, or one that
Simple
cc licensed flickr photo shared by Pink Sherbet Photography I was very proud of our school division today as they connected with all stakeholders to get their thoughts on our
Being an Advocate for Kids
One of our teachers shared with me this very powerful video by Rick Lavoie on “poker chips” for our kids. I really believe that students are more likely to be
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