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
National Robotics Week ’23
Every Monday I share a different ed tech quote on our Thompson Classroom social media pages for our staff to consider. Next week, April 8-16, plays host to National Robotics Week or “Robo Week”. This event is self-decribed as: “The mission of National Robotics Week (RoboWeek) is simple — to inspire students in robotics and STEM-related fields and to share the excitement of robotics with audiences of all ages.“ A promotional video for the 2022 event is embedded below: To help prepare staff for this event I am spending the whole week sharing robotics tips, tricks, and highlights to help ensure they… Read More
April 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. April 2023 ICT Newsletter by Kirsten Cali
Teach and Learn in a Digital World 2023
I’m kicking off my Spring Break with a roadtrip to Regina to take in the Teach & Learn in a Digital World Conference! Hosted by the University of Regina Faculty of Education, this 3-day hybrid event is designed to, “equip you with the knowledge, skills and confidence to implement digital skills in your classroom.” I am attending as both a participant and presenter and want to extend my thanks to Dr. Ehsan Akbari for asking me to join! The following post is a summary of my experiences: Masters of Makerspaces: Perspectives from Teachers in the Field “Join us for a… Read More
Follow Friday – Riding the Wave 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. As we head into Spring Break I want to make sure that Riding the Wave is on your radar because it is a FANTASTIC learning and networking event and a great way to build your ed tech goals in alignment with your plans for the upcoming year. Situated in beautiful Gimli, Manitoba the 2023 theme is focused on, “unleashing your creative potential”, and will feature keynote David Usher who will be… Read More
The Role of Chat GPT in Education – An AI Generated Unaffiliated TED-Style Talk
As I prepped for our discussion on AI with the Manitoba School Libraries Association yesterday I started to curate further resources to support learning in this area. As I put together articles, ebooks, podcasts, and more I was curious to see if there was any current TED talks on the subject. After not finding anything published on YouTube within the past 3 months I began scrolling the TED website to see if there were any TED or TEDx talks close, thinking I could jump in and potentially do one. While there are many options, none were close. I then began… Read More
The Role of ChatGPT and AI Tools in the Modern Classroom
This evening I will be working alongside the Manitoba School Libraries Association (MSLA) in a panel discussion on ChatGPT and AI. The panel will include Barry Dyck, Sean Giesbrecht, Samantha Adamson, and MSLA facilitator Brandy Bartok. As a way to tie the event and AI together, MSLA event-planners utilized ChatGPT to write the event description! Discover the benefits and challenges of using ChatGPT and other AI tools in the classroom, including how they can enhance student engagement, facilitate personalized learning, and address challenges such as differentiated instruction and virtual learning. Our panel will share their insights on strategies for mitigating… Read More