*This post has been written as part of my journey through my Master’s Degree in Curriculum & Planning through Brandon University This week our Internet for Teachers (#BU755) class looked at four different readings, two of which got me thinking about a recent change in my own classroom: JoolaLMS. (2017). Top experts predict what will transform elearning in 2017. Retrieved on November 21, 2017 from https://www.joomlalms.com/media/com_html5flippingbook/top_experts_predict_what_will_transform_elearning_2017.pdf New Media Consortium. (2017). NMC/CoSN horizon report > 2017 K-12 edition. Retrieved on November 21, 2017 from https://www.nmc.org/publication/nmccosn-horizon-report-2017-k-12-edition/ The first article identifies predictions from 14 different “ed tech” experts who share their… Read More
Internet for Teachers – Ed Tech “Meme”
Ed Tech Meme. (2017). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: https://fishbowlteaching.com//2017/11/internet-for-teachers-ed-tech-meme.html Source Picture: Kirsten Thompson (Oct 12, 2017). Source Quote: Erben, T., Ban, R., & Castañeda, M. E. (2009). Teaching English language learners through technology. New York: Routledge Quote Justification: I chose this quote because I strongly believe that technology is capable of providing learning opportunities for students that were previously unavailable. Whether that is as simple as “hooking” a disengaged student, establishing cross-curricular applications, collaborating with others, or sharing original content. Image Justification: This is an original image taken from my Grade 7 Social Studies classroom. Students were using… Read More
Principals on Social Media: Why Should You Get Online?
Schools can no longer be autonomous organizations that operate behind closed doors. Schools are held accountable by a wide spectrum of diverse stakeholders that includes everyone from student family’s and community members to divisional administration and governmental departments. As the leader of their building it is one of the principal’s primary objectives to communicate school information clearly and concisely with all stakeholders (Farrell, 1999, Parents & Community chapter, para. 7) (Ferriter, Ramsden, & Sheninger, 2011, p. 20) (Waxman, Boriack, Lee, & MacNeil, 2013, p. 191). One indicator of a principal’s managerial effectiveness relates to their ability to select… Read More
Crowdfunding in the Classroom: Controversial or Simply 21st Century Fundraising?
*This post has been written as part of my journey through my Master’s Degree in Curriculum & Planning through Brandon University Does your school participate in fundraising activities to raise money for educational resources or opportunities that fall outside of the budget constraints of your building? If so, it most likely involves students and staff petitioning their friends, family, and community selling any number of items: chocolate bars, baked goods, cooking supplies, cash calendars, etc. At any time have you shared these endeavours through social media? If so, you have moved your traditional fundraising into the 21st century and… Read More