The phone call, texting and FaceTime remain as permanent fixtures in the COVID-19 context. Wait time for smart phone orders have substantially increased due to overwhelming demand. At work and at home, the COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated online platforms to replace face to face communication of small and large groups. ZOOM took an early leadContinue reading “ZOOMing Out or ZOOMing In”
Category Archives: Collaborative Practice
Why Blog?
Although I have not always thought of myself as a writer, I have always been one. I have Holly Hobby diaries recording the events of my life – who I liked, where I had ridden my bike, what Nanny Keenan had cooked for Sunday dinner, what my older sister and cousin said, and who hadContinue reading “Why Blog?”
Exploring Educational Change with Educators in Vancouver, British Columbia
Educational change is an exciting topic with he promise of many pro-active, positive changes in educational systems around the world. I am working with secondary teachers at Royal Bridge Education Group in Coquitlam today. We will be engaging in learning about educational change and responding to the ideas using strategies and tools to engage learnersContinue reading “Exploring Educational Change with Educators in Vancouver, British Columbia”
What is Powerful Professional Development?
“three elements I believe are required to exist in an infinite loop for professional development to be powerful enough to implement personal and systemic change”
Universal Design in Learning
I was privileged to attend Jennifer Katz’s session on Curriculum Implementation Day in Vancouver recently. She did what only a skilled professional development speaker is able to do. She breathed life and passion and renewed energy for the work we do. I love professional development days and curriculum implementation days for just this reason. ItContinue reading “Universal Design in Learning”
A Learning Tour at University Hill Elementary
Welcome. As a member of the VSB, I would like to acknowledge that we live, work and play on the unceded and traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam) Coast Salish peoples. We are fortunate to be nestled in the Pacific Spirit Park and in walking distance of the beach. Teachers and students are able to exploreContinue reading “A Learning Tour at University Hill Elementary”
Welcome to Our School
We are proud of our school and happy to welcome visitors into the conversation about learning. As a member of the VSB, I would like to acknowledge that we live, work and play on the unceded and traditional territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil Waututh) andsḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) Coast Salish peoples. We are delighted to be ableContinue reading “Welcome to Our School”
Fascination with the Brain
Walking along Jericho Beach as a little girl, this piece of wood screamed “brain” to me. This was long before the fascination with the brain had extended beyond neuroscientists and doctors, to psychologists, to educators, to anyone aging and fearing cognitive decline. The brain held secrets that were not readily apparent to the naked eye.Continue reading “Fascination with the Brain”
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