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Monthly Archives: November 2010
your brain on grade 8
Not everything that matters can be measured, and not everything that can be measured matters. – Elliot Eisner Last Friday at W. Erskine Johnston PS we spent the day engaged in professional development around our School Improvement Plan. Although we … Continue reading
Posted in Creativity and Engagement
Tagged creativity, critical thinking, learning skills, multiple intelligences
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nothing wrong with stilts
When the team at W. Erskine Johnston assembles to learn together, it can be a beautiful thing. We kicked off our School Improvement Planning day with divisional meetings this morning and, as part of my role is to support the … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged creativity, play-based learning, student success, Students at Risk
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sitting on the edge of a paradigm shift
At the World Creativity Forum in Oklahoma, Sir Ken Robinson spoke to the delegates of the National Creativity Network. He spoke passionately about the state of education with regards to creativity. A few of the key points: Unprecedented changes are … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged #cwf2010, creativity, education, shannon smith, Sir Ken Robinson
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This is just to say …
So, I arrived at school this am and realized I forgot the most recent round of writing submitted by my Grade 8s for their writer’s workshop. I am disappointed because the writing was stellar and I know the students will … Continue reading
the future is unwritten
A run-down of the best moments of the World Creativity Forum #cwf2010 The #Popupschool This was by far my favourite thing at the CWF. Taking their cue from a movement largely associated with the arts’ community, students from London, UK … Continue reading
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Tagged #cwf2010, #popupschool, @creativealberta, creativity, Pranav_Mistry, Thomas_Tallis_School
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Creativity World Forum #cwf2010
This week I am fortunate to be part of an 11-member delegation from the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) attending the Creativity World Forum (#cwf2010) in Oklahoma City. The story of why we are here and the journey thus far … Continue reading
Appreciative Inquiry and the School Improvement Plan – the visual handout
I’m by no means a natural talent in the visual arts realm, but here is the handout that I created and distributed at my presentation to principals at the fall leadership conference for the OCDSB. You may click on it … Continue reading
An appreciative approach to School Improvement Planning
On Friday I will be presenting to Principals, Superintendants and Managers at the Ottawa Carleton District School Board. I will present a very short overview of an Appreciative Inquiry event I helped organize last spring. Rather than focusing on the … Continue reading
