One positive change that could emerge from the COVID-19 global pandemic is the change in how we do our work. People working at home have been exposed to a whole new reality. To work, it is not necessary to be sitting in front of a computer 24/7. Flexibility in work schedules is allowing people toContinue reading “The COVID-19 Office”
Tag Archives: technology
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”
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”
Speed Geeking Possibilities
I’ve had some great discussions with colleagues about the power of this type of professional development. Darren Mitzel, a VSB colleague was talking about having kids share with parents for an open house. I’d love this to be a venue for kids to teach other kids computer skills or introduce apps they are familiar with.Continue reading “Speed Geeking Possibilities “
Speed Geeking
Audrey Van Alstyn and her team of Vancouver School Board mentors, Joanne Carlton, Zhi Su, Dan Borges and Linda Kwan put together great learning experience for teachers and administrators navigating their way through the world of technology. 1. Fourteen presenters had selected an App to share that they had used with students. Apps presented includedContinue reading “Speed Geeking”
Book Review: If Kids Ruled the World by Div.11 Inspired by Bailey and Huyck and iPad minis
Written by Linda Bailey Illustrated by David Huyck Linda Bailey has created another fun book to engage young readers in reading and writing. Just like the Stanley series, it pulled my students into using their imagination. Linda Bailey has played with rhyme. We used the Draw and Tell app on the iPad minis to speculateContinue reading “Book Review: If Kids Ruled the World by Div.11 Inspired by Bailey and Huyck and iPad minis”
PILOT – Professionals Investigating Learning Opportunities with Technology
Four teachers at Tecumseh Elementary committed to working together on PILOT. Our job was to engage in an inquiry using technology with our students. We were provided with an iPad cart with 20 iPads for class use, 3 iPads for use of Resource teachers, 5 desktop computers in the library and Apple TV. Students andContinue reading “PILOT – Professionals Investigating Learning Opportunities with Technology”
Talking Technology Tools
I am currently working with a team of teachers in my school, Tecumseh Elementary, on a Technology pilot project: PROFESSIONALS INVESTIGATING LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES WITH TECHNOLOGY. Our tools include 20 iPads for classroom use, 3 iPads for Resource teacher use, 5 desktop computers in the library and apple TV. Have we gotten over talking tools yet?Continue reading “Talking Technology Tools”
Embracing Questions and Moving Forward
The October, Provincial Professional Development Day in BC has become more of a Professional Development weekend. Sessions start Thursday night and continue on through the weekend to make the most of the opportunity for participants from across the province to develop background knowledge, pursue passions and work collaboratively with like minded people. The BC PrincipalsContinue reading “Embracing Questions and Moving Forward”
Transforming Lives Through Literacy
The International Reading Association, like many organizations, is experiencing challenges due to retirement of baby boomers, the downturn in many economies, and competing interests for the time of literacy educators. Although the name is changing to The International Literacy Association, reading remains at the core of the mission and purpose. The broader term “literacy” hasContinue reading “Transforming Lives Through Literacy”
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