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
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
Student Voice: A hierarchy
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
Zero is not an option
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,
Courageous conversations around Attention and Distraction
I was tagged on the following post which gave me cause to reflect. Powerful image. A high school teacher had her students write down every notification they received during
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Rethinking Youtube for your school, class, or Library
I love weekends! It’s a time for family and friends to gather and it’s a time for our family to spend quality time together playing games, watching cheesy Hallmark Holiday
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Your personal and meaningful constellation
Our book club book this month is Becoming by Michelle Obama. I have been listening to the book on audible with my husband as we go for walks in the
Celebrating Character
A couple of weeks ago, my school hosted its first Breakfast of Champions. The purpose was to celebrate students who demonstrate characteristics of a champion: someone who goes about their
What school and Curling have in common
Those of you who know me, know I Curl in a Friday night social league. I am not the best player in the world, but I am a decent player