Podcasting with students
I literally don’t have enough time in my life to listen to all of the podcasts that have been recommended for me. It is a genre that has become very […]
Do you know what is happening in Ontario?
If you are a friend from outside of Ontario, you may not be aware of the fact that every teacher in the public system (Catholic and Public from every union
Participatory Learning
I attended my first Treasure Mountain Canada Symposium yesterday, (a Canadian School Libraries project) in collaboration with the Ontario Library Association Superconference and facilitated by Anita Brooks Kirkland and Carol
Lessons learned from Google to Create a Positive Culture
[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Section” _builder_version=”3.22″][et_pb_row admin_label=”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 admin_label=”Text” _builder_version=”4.0.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] It’s hard to believe that it has been almost three months since
Lessons learned from Google to Create a Positive Culture Read More →
Learning from Strangers Online
Very often we talk about “Stranger Danger” when we talk with kids about being online. That person you are talking to can be a 40 year old pedophile disguised as
Ideas for the last week before the holidays (and a gift)
Whether or not you celebrate Christmas, you can’t help but be swept up in the holiday hustle and bustle around Christmas. People are focused on getting to stores to do
Ideas for the last week before the holidays (and a gift) Read More →
The risk of digital leadership
We want to encourage kids to make a positive impact using social media. We teach our students to screenshot and block mean comments. We also encourage them to anonymously report
UNESCO and Twitter: A teaching and learning guide
My friend Bonnie Birdsall shared a document created collaboratively by Twitter and the United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization called, Teaching and Learning with Twitter. Now if you are
UNESCO and Twitter: A teaching and learning guide Read More →
Commitment, blogging, and getting older
Six weeks ago, my good friend George Couros, author of Innovator’s Mindset and Innovate Inside the Box, and friend and mentor, challenged me to blog more consistently. The fact is,
Social media and mental health conversations
I was honoured to host a session called, Social Media and Mental Health at a Mental Health Summit hosted by our school this past week. I have been thinking about