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Summer Reading
Hello, I can hardly believe that we are in the last couple of days of the school year already! Once again, time has flown by this year. As we head into the summer months, I wanted to share my summer … Continue reading
Big Picture Learning
Our brains naturally prefer big picture learning. Understanding how everything fits together. This video asks us to think about the way that school structures our learning. Teachers know that students learn best when there is integration of subjects and opportunities … Continue reading
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First Clarinet Lesson of 2012!
So, I have been really bad about recording my clarinet practices, but I swear I have been good about practicing. There have been times when I have felt that I might just as well give up because the progress is … Continue reading
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Introducing Integrative Thinking
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Connected Learning – Expanding Beyond the Walls of the Classroom
Have you connected your students to others using web 2.0 tools? If you don’t mind providing an example of a time when you have used the web to expand learning beyond the walls of your classroom, I would love a … Continue reading
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An Expriment Going Right for a Change
I just revisited this slam poem by Shane Koyzan from the 2010 Olympics opening ceremonies. I love how celebratory it is and the final line, “we made it be” is so powerful. What if we challenged our students and staff … Continue reading
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Earl and Debbie – An Incredible Story
This evening Chris Wejr, a Principal from British Columbia, shared a link to a story about Earl Cook. Earl is a young man living with his foster mom Debbie in Winnipeg, Manitoba. His story is inspirational and his relationship with … Continue reading
if we cannot say "no" …
I consider myself a positive person and when people I work with comment on my upbeat attitude, I tell them it is my job to be hopeful and optimistic. I believe that. As vice principal, one of the things I … Continue reading
shift to what matters
Often, when we are trying to move things forward, to create change and to help our schools grow and adapt, we are met with questions of How? How can we improve student achievement? How can we become more responsive and … Continue reading
