I’ve been back in the classroom for a few weeks now and couldn’t be happier – there’s joy everywhere I look: school is a place of hope, honesty, and purpose. In my last post I wrote about the idea of “going back to the classroom” from a district role – the metamessages in reactions, statements, … Continue reading
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What if I go back?
I’m overjoyed to be in the classroom again! When I share what my next steps are in my work, I’ve noticed that people automatically say: “Oh, you’re going back to the classroom.” Me: “…” Yes, I am going back, physically, but something about this common reaction bothers me. I searched for reasons why I’ve been wincing … Continue reading
5 Lessons Learned About Teaching Home Economics While NOT Teaching Home Economics
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Food for Thought: Secondary CSL Networking Dinners 2017
Do you have an appetite for change? The ideas, questions, and possibilities are endless! Join us for three evenings of focused sharing & collaboration around communicating student learning, assessment, and our current explorations in the secondary classroom! At each school-hosted evening we will: Share from teachers at each host school (5-minute learning stories from each … Continue reading
Are we being honest with ourselves?
I’ve realized that preparing for an Ignite (presentation consisting of 20 slides x 15 seconds each) can be quite the cathartic experience. Two days after our slides were due I had a moment. What am I supposed to talk about? What am I supposed to do? Will my ignite be good enough? Will it make … Continue reading
Engaging the Digital Learner: May 2 EdTalks & Jennie Magiera
#SD36learn EdTalks: Brette Barreiros (Kindergarten Teacher) The Power of Voice: Exploring the Possibilities Carol Sirianni (Fine Arts Helping Teacher) Arts Education for Everyone Seth Young (student at Johnston Heights Secondary) IB Personal Projects: My Hoverboard Ami Kambo (English, First Nations Studies, Work Experience Teacher) Engage, Inspire, Be Vulnerable! Sharing Our Stories for Endless Possibilities in … Continue reading
#CSLcamp36 – April 12 Proceedings
Click HERE to view our #CSLcamp36 proceedings in Google Docs. Add comments HERE. Continue reading