Session 1 of #ETMOOC2 was held on April 19th. If you were unable to attend, the recording has been uploaded to YouTube (see embed below) and the slides note notes are available via the Session 1 landing page. Identify at least three ways ChatGPT might be of benefit to you and those you serve in your section of our lifelong learning environment Provide a foundation for generalized writing Assist with implementation planning and critique existing plans for gaps Templates for lesson and activity planning Anticipate at least three challenges ChatGPT may pose to you and those you serve We still… Read More
#TechTipTuesday – App Selection Considerations
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. Yesterday I shared the quote that: “77% of apps in the “education” category are unable to provide empirical research that the tool will have a positive effect on learning outcomes” Kolb, L. (2017). Learning First, Technology Second. p. 164 So where does that leave educators who are looking for app options for their classroom? I strongly encourage you to visit yesterday’s post to see some of the research completed on the foundational skills of classroom… Read More
Educational Apps – Challenges
Every Monday I share a different ed tech quote on our Thompson Classroom social media pages for our staff to consider. One unseen benefit of the Covid-19 pandemic is that the use of technology in education has increased at a far higher rate than if our traditional classroom model was still in place (Nantais, M. et al., 2021, p. 34). The switch to remote learning has placed all educators, students, and families in a position where they are required to modify their existing practices and learn how to use digital tools in new ways. However, an increase in the use of online… Read More
30 Tech Tips To Try This Year – MASBO
This week I was invited to the Manitoba Association of School Business Officials (MASBO) NW Regional meeting that is held annually in Russell, Manitoba. This group is comprised of school division employees in the fields of finance, maintenance, transportation, and human resources. My involvement in this meeting was to deliver professional development at their opening evening following a welcome supper. Given that this audience is diverse in the way in which they use technology, and the fact that we had both Google and Microsoft divisions, I was somewhat hesitant on what the best topic might be to ensure it was… Read More
Follow Friday – National Robotics Week
On Fridays 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. As we wrap up the 2023 National Robotics Week I encourage you to keep the learning going all year long by following the #RoboWeek accounts on the platform of your choice! If you didn’t get a chance to join in this week, don’t worry. I would recommend you start off with some of my previous posts: National Robotics Week ’23 #TechTipTuesday – VEX VR Robotic Playground How To Integrate National Robotics… Read More
#ETMOOC2 …. 10 Years Later – An Intro
I can’t begin to describe the nostalgia I experienced when I stumbled across the #ETMOOC hashtag floating around on Twitter again. For those that have been here for a while, you may remember my experience with the first #ETMOOC in 2013 (you can see all the posts HERE) which has been influential in my career and even inspired some of my current projects. During the first #ETMOOC round I was a pre-service teacher in my last year of my B.Ed degree; a lot has changed since then! In this round, #ETMOOC2 is described as: Generative AI in Education” is an… Read More
#ETMOOC2 – Introductory Session
The introductory session of #ETMOOC2 was held on April 12th. If you were unable to attend, the recording has been uploaded to YouTube (see embed below) and the slides note notes are available via Google Docs HERE. How have you been using ChatGPT or other AI? I have been using ChatGPT almost daily since early/mid-December of 2022. My usage has been wide-spread and includes a lot of experimentation to better understand the program: what types of results it can provide, query wording, different voice lenses, etc. From a practical standpoint, my most common use includes: drafting templates for generalized correspondence… Read More
#TechTipTuesday – AI Resources
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. As the field of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to grow and become more integrated into the platforms we are using I wanted to ensure that our staff had a place to go to find out more. If you remember back to one our AI-themed Mantra Monday posts in March, I shared that the first step for educators should be to inform themselves on the programs that are available. In response, I have been refining a… Read More
How to Integrate National Robotics Week in Your Classroom
Every Monday I share a different ed tech quote on our Thompson Classroom social media pages for our staff to consider. National Robotics Week or “Robo Week” is officially here; running from April 8-16th. If this event is new to you, I recommend starting off with the hyperlink in the previous sentence to check out the introductory post I shared last week. The following are some resources to get you started! Follow Along with National Robotics Week Stay up-to-date with event details, resources, and get insight into what other schools are doing through the following channels: Website Facebook Twitter YouTube Where to… Read More
#TechTipTuesday – VEX VR Robotic Playground
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. Next week, April 8-16, plays host to National Robotics Week or “Robo Week”. For those that are new to the field of robotics it can seem overwhelming, especially if you feel unequipped. “I don’t have robots for my students!?” With budgetary constraints and logistical challenges it can be hard to get the supplies necessary to feel prepared to participate in Robo Week. While your options may include loaning a Tech Kit from the PD Resource… Read More