So I finally jumped in and joined an inquiry group during my pro-d today. I admit the reason I haven’t done it sooner is that I was worried that being a DL teacher I wouldn’t fit, that I would have to spend hours learning how to “do” the inquiry process, and there would be a large poster board I would have to present at end.…
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Loading...It is only fitting that the person I consider my social media mentor, Claire Thompson (@clthompson) has tagged me in a meme that is circulating around, and perhaps given me the kick in the pants I need to start blogging again.…
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Recently I took part in Google’s Mooc “Powersearching” delivered with their own (of course) LMS built using Course Builder.
Using a clean design, clear activities and assessments, built-in community and communication, I had the opportunity to learn in my own style, to suit my personal needs and interests, to particpate in a community and get immediate feedback.…
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...I have recently taken the leap and joined a MOOC (Massive Online Open Course). ETMOOC (Educational Technology and Media) is a connectivist MOOC loosely tied around this website.
Is it for credit? Is it something an administrator is heading? No.…
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My October 19th, PSA day was spent with a group of teachers at a session on Professional Development Online (Creating PLNs) We started the day by watching the keynote speaker for CUEBC, Ian Jukes, via live-streamed video. His focus was on change: changes in our society, changes in in our workplace and as a result the need for change in education. …
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Last week I had the opportunity to take part in a presentation for all the prod reps in our district. The presentation ended with a focus on creating a personal professional development plan. When asked if we already had a professional development plan, I smugly raised my hand.…
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...I attended an inspiring and energetic presentation today in my school district titled “Show What You Know” The focus of the presentation was on how to provide students opportunities to both learn new information and show their knowledge in ways in addition to traditional reading and writing and how to properly assess these opportunities.…
(No Ratings Yet)Loading...Here’s a problem I bet every teacher wishes they had: A friend of mine (a math teacher) is continually getting asked by his students for bonus assignments so they can get extra marks. He recently put out a request on Facebook for help with some ideas about revamping his bonus assignments so that the assignments would contribute to his students becoming well-rounded citizens rather than just high achieving math students (thanks to his brilliant teaching I’m sure ;)).…
(No Ratings Yet)Loading... (No Ratings Yet)Loading...The Canucks lost. There is rioting in Vancouver. My report cards are barely started. And that is just the tip of the iceberg. For various reasons professionally and personally, everything seems to be coming to a head at once. I am in need of some good old-fashioned humor to get those endorphins going and remind me of what is most important: Sometimes you just have to laugh.…
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