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. One of the projects I was excited to undertake when I took on this role was the curation of our divisional social media pages. The purpose of this project was: – to help build community– to assist with effective and appropriate use of these platforms– to establish some level of consistency in regards to messaging While our official numbers fluctuate every year due to staffing changes, we are currently over 60 accounts across various… Read More
WOW Wednesday – Winnipegosis Social Media
On Wednesdays 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. With the 23/24 school year in full swing I am always so pleased when I happen to see one of our school accounts come back across my social media feed after a summer break! Winnipegosis Elementary is an excellent example of this as they maintain a Facebook account to connect and share with caregivers and the broader community. Their feed provides a… Read More
An Assessment Discussion
Today MVSD teaching staff had an opportunity to learn alongside Myrion Dueck to support our work in the area of outcome based assessment. This post will serve as a summary of my learning for the day: Part 1: The Why Like ships, we all need a rudder to help us imagine systems, policies, and practices for change. Decide at a department/school/division-level of what a 1-4 looks like using the Manitoba scale Things I see, hear, & read, continue to change my beliefs A learning standard = verb + noun Verb: action, depth of thinking Noun: content knowledge Part 2: The… Read More
#TechTipTuesday – Secure Passwords
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 October is Cyber Security Awareness Month, all of the tips shared this month will tackle common cyber security concerns (both student-related and work-place related). Today’s post is focused on tips and tricks involved in strong password development as well as some habits we need to break as educators. Next week’s post will help you determine if any of your accounts have been compromised, which provides the opportunity to update those passwords to increase security! Password… Read More
October ICT Newsletter
With the start of a new month comes a new monthly ICT newsletter. These newsletters are designed to serve as an outreach to all MVSD staff and provide: general ICT updates (software changes, divisional ICT timelines, tech-themed holidays) upcoming PD for the month tech tips divisional highlights These newsletters are sent out to staff via our divisional email but are also shared out through our social media pages and divisional website. October 2023 ICT Newsletter by Kirsten Cali
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
Today schools across Manitoba are wearing orange to honour those affected by the genocide of residential schools in Canada. I acknowledge that systems are still in place that marginalize FNMI people & much work needs to be done to move toward reconciliation. I am stepping back from this blog and social media accounts today and tomorrow for a period of education and reflection; I encourage you to do the same. Wanting to learn more? Mountain View School Division Indigenous Education website National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation reports Education Resources for Truth & Reconciliation Indigenous Education Framework Supports Manito Ahbee… Read More
Leader in Me
This year the MVSD Admin Council is continuing our work with the Covey Institute as part of our professional growth plan. Last fall we started with the 7 Habits and today we began a focus on the Leader in Me program. This post will serve as a summary of resources to document my learning journey through this session. Today’s end in mind: we will be able to use the principles and practices of Leader in Me Leader in Me is an evidence-based, comprehensive improvement model – develolped in partnership with educators – that empowers individuals with the leadership skills they… Read More
WOW Wednesday – Esports Coaching
On Wednesdays 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. Last week was finished on a high-note as we had MVSD staff here at Division Office, and virtually, attending professional development in the area of esports. Jamie (DRCSS), Catlin (ORS), and Keirstin (Ethelbert) took part in the full-day Rocket League Coaching Clinic hosted by the Manitoba School Esports Association (MSEA) and the EDS Dragons out of Sunrise School… Read More
#TechTipTuesday – Indigenous Education Framework Supports
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. This week, September 30th, plays host to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation which makes this the perfect time to remind staff of some of the digital supports available to them. In 2019, MVSD launched their Indigenous Education Framework: “The guiding principle of this Framework is to ensure that First Nations, Metis and Inuit students in Mountain View School Division will know who they are, where they come from, and where they are going. Traditional ways of… Read More
Indigenous Perspective for All Students
On Mondays I share a different ed tech quote on our Thompson Classroom social media pages for our staff to consider. This week, September 30th, plays host to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation which makes this the perfect time to remind staff of some of the supports available to them. Within our local context, some of the most prevalent supports to assist in this area include: MVSD Indigenous Education Framework Mamàhtawisiwin: The Wonder We Are Born With Within both of these documents, there is discussion on the importance of ensuring that all learners have an opportunity to see examples of Indigenous role… Read More