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”
Category Archives: Technology in Education
Beyond Routine
I have never been a creature of habit. When things get to be too predictable, I get an anxious feeling that life is passing me by. Perhaps this is the reason that eduction has been such a good fit for me. Change and new learning are always afoot! Meeting new people, changing grade levels, attendingContinue reading ” Beyond Routine”
Exploring in the Digital Media Studio
I had the opportunity to spend the morning in the Digital Lab at Norma Rose Point School with middle school students yesterday. There are just those days when just being in a buzzing room of completely engaged students fills my heart with an amazing sense of how much of a privilege it is to beContinue reading “Exploring in the Digital Media Studio”
Taking learning and purposeful play outside, rain or shine
Investigating Our Practice Conference in the Faculty of Education on Saturday, May 14th. The day was filled with poster presentations, talks and interactive experiences by undergraduates, grad students, faculty and alumni. It was particularly exciting to see the level of engagement of the student giving up their very sunny Vancouver Saturday to consider a rangeContinue reading “Taking learning and purposeful play outside, rain or shine”
Technology Break
In my quest to extend my background knowledge of technology, I have immersed myself in learning using my computer, my iPad, my iPhone and even my FitBit. Experiences with distance learning, the PILOT (Professionals Investigating Learning Opportunities using Technology) inquiry with my staff, providing PREP for teachers in the computer lab at our schoolContinue reading “Technology Break”
What Are You Curious About?
This is the question posed by Dean Shareski for the Ignite Your Passion for Discovery Vancouver 2016 event. I’m looking forward to hearing the 5 minute / twenty slide presentations and checking out the venue, Relish The Pub. Yet the best thing about this event is that it invites you to tap into your ownContinue reading “What Are You Curious About?”
Beyond Face2Face
The holiday season provides annual opportunities to catch up with friends and family. It is so easy to get swept away in a plethora of commitments throughout the year and lose track of each other. The parties, get togethers and dinners allow us to take the time for face to face interactions and laugh andContinue reading “Beyond Face2Face”
The Couros Brothers Inspire Educators
It is fairly common to hear couples that speak on the same topic at conferences. It is less common to have siblings pursuing and presenting on the same area of study. This year I had the good fortune to hear both of the Couros brothers speak. Although I follow both of them on Twitter,Continue reading “The Couros Brothers Inspire Educators”
Making iMovie Magic
Thanks to SD38 and their SummerTech Institute at Westwind Elementary School, I’m inspired and ready to start to another year of tech learning with Tecumseh students. In my role as Vice Principal, I am enrolling a Grade 3 class and teaching computer skills to Grade 5-7 students this year. Last year I dipped my toeContinue reading “Making iMovie Magic”
ProD Inspiration
Professional reading on the topic of professional development largely espouses the view that much of professional development for educators is not worth the time or money. Large-scale conferences or filling the room with a speaker does not serve the attendees in the room. This has not been my experience. I am a whole-hearted enthusiast ofContinue reading “ProD Inspiration”
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