The Persuasive Essay that is 23 years late
A couple of days ago, I received an email from a former student. He said, I’d like to think you remember me. And although, if you have been teaching for […]
Three lessons on Grit and Resilience
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.21.1″ z_index_tablet=”500″] I have learned a thing or two about grit and resilience over the past few months which I would like to write down to reflect
Introducing #GlobalEdSschat
This blogpost serves as the official launch of the GlobalEdSschat!!! Before we introduce, GlobalEdSschat, let me tell you about its predecessor, the Ontario Education Student Chat (ONedSsChat). Leigh
Paying Attention vs Getting Attention
[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.21.1″ z_index_tablet=”500″] I recently listened to Joseph Gordon-Levitt deliver a TED Talk called, How craving attention makes you less creative. He shares the extent to which while
Help! My child wants a YouTube channel
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row _builder_version=”3.25″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”3.25″ custom_padding=”|||” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.27.4″ z_index_tablet=”500″] The more I get invited to speak to parents, the more I get this common question, “My
My device. My terms. 3 strategies for finding balance.
Every summer, I notice talk of a social media fast. The other day, I noticed Derek Rhodenizer post what he has done to find balance. Using Twitter I have made
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Ideas for engaging students to share their voices
I have had an amazing two months of sharing, connecting, and learning in various places in Canada and the US. One of the things at which I have marvelled is
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5 Things you need to know about Tik Tok
If you have a teen or tween, you have likely heard of Tik Tok, which is actually an app called Music.ly reinvented. If you are a teacher, check out my
Students learning and leading #DLVT19
I am so grateful to have the opportunity to speak at different conferences and that is awesome, but to me, the opportunity to learn with others and attend sessions is
Your worth in Likes
The topic of Body Image being impacted by media has been one that has been around since my very first teaching placement over 23 years ago! In 2004, even before