by Jennifer Casa-Todd | Apr 26, 2019 | #socialLEADia, Promoting Collaborative Learning Cultures
I have been thinking a great about student voice lately. Firstly, this week marked Student Voice Day. I’m not sure where #Studentvoiceday originated, but my Our Global Classroom PLF created a Flipgrid especially for Student Voice day which had so many...
by Jennifer Casa-Todd | Apr 18, 2019 | #socialLEADia, Engaging in Courageous Conversations
I have been really struggling lately. I think it’s because I went from a vibrant and busy school where I felt a part of a community with a great staff and super kids to being alone every day with only my computer and my research to keep my company (although the...
by Jennifer Casa-Todd | Apr 13, 2019 | Engaging in Courageous Conversations, Promoting Collaborative Learning Cultures
Student: “Ms. I’m not ready. I am good to take a zero.” Me (perhaps too loudly): “Zero is not an option.” This short exchange happened twice. As a reflective educator, I had a moment of self-doubt. I had co-planned and co-taught a project...
by Jennifer Casa-Todd | Apr 4, 2019 | #socialLEADia, Engaging in Courageous Conversations
For those of you who know me, you know that I am working on finishing my Masters at UOIT, looking at the impact of a contextual approach (OnEdSschat) on student digital citizenship, leadership, and digital literacy. It was really hard to concentrate today. I sat...