iPad Apps I was asked to gather some apps for iPads that I thought would be useful for teachers new to using iPads. I wasn’t sure exactly how I might do this so that it was accessible for a number of people, was concise, would provide basic information and allow of link. However, I had…
Dean Shareski’s post “Why Teachers aren’t making “the Shifts”” examines reasons for teachers not making progress in changing their practices with the changes that are taking place around them. They aren’t staying current. Dean’s post is a great read and really covers much of what needs to be said. As well, there are some…
See on Scoop.it – Educational Discourse It’s that time of year again! You wake up in a sweat, shaken from the dream where your clock doesn’t go off and you are late. You know what I’m referring to — “The First Day of School!” Whether vete Kelly Christopherson‘s insight: The First Day is important for…
Rethinking Homework by Cathy Vatterott discusses the place homework has in school life. She explores the beliefs behind homework and then looks at strategies for assisting students with completing homework. I especially found the first portion of the book very helpful. The discussion about the beliefs about homework (p10-24) provided some good information that I…
Yesterday, as I scanned through my twitter feed, I came across this post by Lisa Noble – @nobleknits2 – about her experience with social networks and her own personal experience. It is a great example of how social media can have a powerful influence on lives. However, Lisa’s final few paragraphs at the end had me pondering.…
2011 – 2012 – Mid-Year Round Up In my last post, I discussed the whole New Year thing and then began a reflection of where we are as a school. This is a mid-year round up of life thus far at PPCS a brand new K – 12 school in rural Saskatchewan. The school is…
It’s the New Year – 2012 – and all the expectations that one has for a new year and for the much anticipated 2012 ! Many people, but not all, make a list of resolutions they hope to keep for the upcoming year. I don’t. In fact, I don’t really celebrate this whole new year thing.…
Sharing your PLN with Others – explaining Twitter and other social media Eventually One of the things that use to keep me from doing things was the fear that I’d make an idiot of myself when I failed. Then I became a father – 8 times. I’m now cured of that since I’ve made an…
Over on twitter tonight, there has been a few discussions about professional development, what and when and how and …… Why? Why do we continue to discuss the best type or the best way or the best method or ….. Professional development is a frame of mind. As a professional, I don’t decide when I’m…
There have been a few discussions going on about staff PD and the need to change things and make them more relevant for teachers. So, I figured I’d share a few things that our staff decided to do to enhance our PD, a few things that we’ve “made our own” from division directives and how…