Every Tuesday I share a Tech Tip on our social media pages to assist our staff in their use of technology as it relates to their role. Did you know we have 6 Osmo Kits available for loan from the PD Resource Centre? The ICT Team has partnered with the centre by adding in iPads so your kits are 100% ready to implement without having to book your school devices! Learn all about it below:
Social Media for Parents
“TikTok? Instagram? Twitter? Facebook? Just what is social media and what do I need to know as a parent? This session is designed to inform parents/caretakers about social media and empower you to facilitate open conversations on how to use these tools safely & positively. “ Social Media 4 Parents. (2020). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: http://fishbowlteaching.blogspot.com/ This evening I had an opportunity to learn and share with MVSD parents and guardians regarding social media. This project came as a result of conversations between the ORS PAC, school principal, and myself. We found that many parents were interested in… Read More
#MantraMonday
Every Monday I share a different ed tech quote on our Thompson Classroom social media pages for our staff to consider. This week’s Mantra is: What teacher doesn’t love a nice sharp pencil? Its PD day in MVSD and I’ll be working as a team with our secretarial staff on all things tech; office 365, school websites, and PowerSchool!
Follow Friday – BYTE Conference
Every Friday I share what I believe to be a notable person/organization/school on our social media pages to assist our staff in the development of their online Personal Learning Network. Being that it is the 3rd Friday in February it can only mean one thing…. it is time for the BYTE Conference! This conference holds a special place in my heart as it was not only the first large ed conference that I attended as a B.Ed student but it was also the start of my presentation experience. Since that time I have been able to attend 5… Read More
#WOWWednesday
Every Wednesday I highlight some of our amazing MVSD staff on our social media pages. Everyday our staff are using tech in new and exciting ways, are learning new skills, and are sharing ways in which ed tech is assisting them in their practice. This week I’d like to give a BIG shoutout to the DRCSS who are working towards getting all of their Gr 9-10 students trained on how to use Office 365 to make their learning more accessible. Gr 9 – DRCSS. (2020). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: http://fishbowlteaching.blogspot.com/
#TechTipTuesday
Every Tuesday I share a Tech Tip on our social media pages to assist our staff in their use of technology as it relates to their role. Have you checked out Microsoft Whiteboard? This collaborative tool allows you to share with students & staff and transform your laptops/tablets/student devices into interactive whiteboards. Great for group work, replacing SMART software & reaching hesitant learners. Microsoft Whiteboard. (Accessed 2020).
Follow Friday
Every Friday I share what I believe to be a notable person/organization/school on our social media pages to assist our staff in the development of their online Personal Learning Network. Twice a year our division hosts PD that sees staff from all 16 buildings learning and sharing together. These events take place in September and February which means that we’re only 10 days away from the second, and last, full divisional PD session of the 2019/2020 school year. This year MVSD staff will be learning from the wonderful Shelley Moore. Shelley has a roboust social media… Read More
#WOWWednesday
Every Wednesday I highlight some of our amazing MVSD staff on our social media pages. Everyday our staff are using tech in new and exciting ways, are learning new skills, and are sharing ways in which ed tech is assisting them in their practice. This week I would like to highlight one of our divisional gems in Ethelbert School. Did you know that Ethelbert is one of our full 1-to-1 tech schools for their K-12 students? This includes a variety of laptops, netbooks, android tablets, & iPads. Ethelbert School Tech Access. (2020). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online… Read More
School Visits
Being out of the classroom means that I miss seeing students quite a bit. Coming into this position I was told that I would be able to be back in the classroom as much as teachers needed me. Luckily, I have been incredibly fortunate to be invited into classrooms regularly. These visits are mostly centered on formal presentations to students sharing about: – Office 365 training – social media safety – digital citizenship – digital literacy I have also had the opportunity to co-teach with staff members as they try new tech tools which is always a great… Read More
#TechTipTuesday
Every Tuesday I share a Tech Tip on our social media pages to assist our staff in their use of technology as it relates to their role. Did you know today is Safer Internet Day in the UK? It’s a great chance to visit their websites and check out their awesome resources! Today we will be using the stories feature on our Instagram/Facebook pages to share tips all day. Safer Internet Day. (Accessed 2020). Available online at: https://www.saferinternet.org.uk/