How can I disinfect my technology during this time!? Stay healthy and safe everyone!
One Drive Tutorial
Please remember that access to our network servers is not available while out of the school building. As our situation continues to evolve I wanted to communicate to all staff regarding file access. In the event you need to report from home you will not have access to your network drives. I strongly recommend that you take a look at what your essential files are for the communicated time period of March 23-April 9 and begin transferring files to a platform that you can access while at home. Some things to consider: No/unreliable internet at home? – Use a USB, external… Read More
MVSD ICT Resources Notebook
This Microsoft OneNote Notebook is designed to be a “one stop shop” for all of our MVSD staff to find ICT resources. It is also linked as a main tab of this blog. I encourage you to check back to it often as we continue to add new information as our situations evolve.
Supplementary Learning Tools During Class Suspensions
If you require supplementary materials during the suspension of classes I encourage you to visit the MVSD Home Learning page. It includes: – Grade specific materials – Mental health resources – Clinician-supported resources – Tech-support information – iPad app recommendations – PD Resource Centre supports MVSD Home Learning. (2020). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: http://fishbowlteaching.blogspot.com/ I have also activated my previous classroom website which has curated materials from Gr 7-12 which have been organized by subject and unit of study. Mrs. Thompson’s Classroom. (2020). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: http://fishbowlteaching.blogspot.com/
Recommendations for Best Practice
The following summarizes some of my thoughts for those asking what my plans are for online options during class suspensions. The following represents my PERSONAL OPINION, not the official recommendations of any organization. While I am a huge proponent of the benefits of tech I strongly argue that there is a vast digital divide in our area that will place undue stress on students & families if it is presented as the only option for programming. Covid-19 Class Suspension Recommendations. (2020). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: http://fishbowlteaching.blogspot.com/ Covid-19 Class Suspension Recommendations. (2020). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: http://fishbowlteaching.blogspot.com/ … Read More
Covid-19 Class Suspensions
I know I’ve been absent on here following the announcement of the formal suspension of MB classes due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. For all up-to-date information as to how this affects MVSD families and staff I encourage you to follow our Covid-19 Updates page on our divisional website. For all reputable health updates I encourage you to visit the MB Covid-19 page. A lot of work has been happening behind the scenes & I hope to share and offer detailed support later today. I thank everyone for their patience and flexibility during this challenging time.
#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 goes out to our HS Admin team who met yesterday to establish our video conference offerings for the 2020/21 school year. Each of our buildings serves as a hub in the division specializing in the VC delivery of particular subject areas. MVSD VC Offerings. (2020). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: http://fishbowlteaching.blogspot.com/
#TechTipTuesday – SKYPE in the Classroom
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 used Skype in the Classroom? This amazing tool opens up barriers for all schools but especially those in rural and remote areas where travel is often limited due to financial and geographic limitations. Skype in the Classroom. (2020). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: http://fishbowlteaching.blogspot.com/
#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: This week is parent-teacher interviews for many of our schools. How are you using technology to bring your stakeholders closer? Check out the stories on our Instagram/Facebook accounts for tech tips related to parent-teacher interviews!
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. As we enter the last quarter of the school year I wanted to send out some reminders of all of the ways that you can follow along and learn with the ICT Team: Social Media Links: Social Media Links. (2020). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: http://fishbowlteaching.blogspot.com/ – Twitter – Instagram – Facebook – YouTube – Blog – TikTok user name: ThompsonClassroom Our Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Blog… Read More