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
Access to Augment, Virtual, & Mixed Reality Tools
*This post has been written as part of my journey as a Ph.D student through University of Regina Class VR Within our division we have two class sets (8 headsets each) of the Class VR headsets that are accompanied by a subscription to the teacher management and curriculum dashboard. This virtual reality tool is specifically designed for education; a demo video from YouTube is included below for your review This would be the VR tool that I have the most experience with but it is purely from an instructional standpoint as I do not have my own students. This experience… Read More
WOW Wednesday – Kelsey Foote
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. This week I would like to highlight Kelsey Foote out of Gilbert Plains Collegiate Institute (GCPI) who has implemented augmented reality (AR) into his physical education programming. For various reasons, I don’t see as much tech integration into these classes so these opportunities are always very exciting for me! If you are unfamiliar with the community… Read More
WOW Wednesday – Melanie Keown
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. When I came into this position it was clearly identified that Melanie served as an in-house tech leader, a position that elevates the capacity of our entire divisional team. Melanie is eager to expand her knowledge and recently participated at the BYTE Conference. The information she acquired at this PD was immediately put into practice by creating… Read More