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 send a huge THANK YOU to all of our MVSD staff who have stepped up these past few weeks to take on extra ed tech projects to reach their students; you rock! Covid-19 Ed Tech Projects. (2020). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: http://fishbowlteaching.blogspot.com/
Microsoft – Google Platform Comparisons
One of the amazing things to come of this time is an abundance of resource sharing online from educators all over the world! Most school divisions/districts around the world fall into two realms: those operating in a Microsoft environment and those operating in a Google environment (although some offer both). Using the environment offered by your division is important as: It is most familiar to your staff and students It is easily serviced and troubleshooted by your ICT Department It has your staff and students already in the system (no signing up for accounts, passwords, etc) It has systems in place to ensure any staff… Read More
Message to Parents/Families re: Virtual Play Dates
Friendly reminder from my position of Coordinator of ICT in Mountain View School Division. If you are arranging virtual play-dates for your children and their friends please do your research regarding the platform you choose to use. Many organizations are offering free services right now. Please remember that if something is free it is because you are the product. All school divisions in Manitoba are either operating on a Google platform or a Microsoft platform (and some have both). That means your child automatically has access to a free, secure, safe platform to use that will ensure confidentially, security, and insurance… Read More
Dial I.T. Up Podcast – Covid-19 Discussion
Interested in what the class suspension looks like across MB? I was able to sit down in a virtual “round table” with some of our other ManACE board members to share our experiences on the “Dial IT Up” podcast. Episode 11 Dial I.T. Up Podcast. (2020). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: http://fishbowlteaching.blogspot.com/ If you are new to Dial I.T Up it is a podcast produced by Mike Nantais and Rennie Redekopp and is sponsored by ManACE. You can listen to episodes through a variety of platforms; click HERE to see the full availability. I’d also like to remind you of another Dial… Read More
Have You Joined MAPLE?
Have you joined MAPLE yet? MBs professional learning environment is available for all K-12 MB educators & has recently added a new group – Online & Unplugged: Supporting Student Learning During COVID-19 Check out the following steps for access:
MVSD Staff LipDub
Our staff have been working all week learning how to access and work together on collaborative documents, frame and shoot video, and upload and share through our cloud based file storage system. We miss our students and colleagues a lot & put this together to highlight that “we’re all in this together!” This video was created as a way to bring joy, build community, and practice technology skills such as: framing/shooting videos, working on collaborative online documents, using cloud based storage and file sharing. We’re proud to highlight 15 different schools/buildings and a variety of staff positions. Thank you to… Read More
Reporting From Home
Morning everyone! It’s my 1st day reporting from home with the two cutest coworkers I could imagine. I wanted to wish everyone a great week full of patience and health. This will be my new workspace for the time being: Home Work Space. (2020). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: http://fishbowlteaching.blogspot.com/ I also wanted to share a few points to consider to help ensure your home work space is safe for you, your family/pets, and your devices.
Family Tech Q & A
Hi everybody 👋🏼 I wanted to take an opportunity to introduce the person behind the screen as we launch our Ed Tech Q & A sessions for families starting Monday, March 23rd. I look forward to learning & sharing with you. You can learn more about me at: https://kirstenthompson.weebly.com/ Join us for this daily Tech Q & A on the MVSD Facebook page.
How Should I Communicate During the Suspension of Classes?
As our work situations continually evolve our staff are tasked with communicating effectively with students, families, and colleagues while reporting from different locations and without the benefit of face-to-face clarification. Please consider the following to ensure your communication is effective, appropriate, and in compliance with security and archive practices. How should I communicate with colleagues/supervisors? Your @mvsd.ca email or phone What should my preferred communication method be for families/students? Your @mvsd.ca email This should be your default method as much as possible Schools continue to remain open so staff can access school phone networks The use of text messaging or FaceTime with students/families on… Read More
Disinfect Your Tech!
How can I disinfect my technology during this time!? Stay healthy and safe everyone!