While the past four months have drastically cut down on my meeting and conference plans (still mourning the loss of ConnectED and Riding the Wave face-to-face events) it did signicantly increase my ability to converse with some amazing educators from across Manitoba and Saskatchewan. I consider myself pretty lucky to have some wonderfully creative educators in my social circle who are using podcasts to share, connect, and educate. As a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, and resulting suspension of classes, there has been a lot of conversations to be had when it comes to the impact… Read More
Student Data – ICT Considerations
As we reach the conclusion of the school year I am fielding many requests related to student data and the use of online tools. Understanding how data about our students’ is collected, stored, and shared is an ongoing priority but is especially relevant this year when the introduction of many online tools (including our online learning platforms) progressed rapidly and without the opportunity for detailed staff education. In an effort to provide clarification on the many levels of student data legislation and guidelines I have put together the following document that outlines the ICT Considerations of our governing student data… Read More
Teams / Online Teaching Self Reflection
As we wrap up this 2019/2020 school year still in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic I continue to encourage educators to carve out time to purposefully reflect on this experience as it relates to their use of online learning platforms: – what worked and should continue – what did not work and show be discontinued or modified – what you need to learn more about to be successful – what strengths you can share with colleagues In my search for supports for our staff I came across The MOOBRIC which was originally designed for Moodle-users from the Avondale College of Higher… Read More
#TechTipTuesday – Year End Tech Checklist
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. Year End Tech Checklist. (2020). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: http://fishbowlteaching.blogspot.com/ The end of the school year means a very standard routine for educators: time to clean out your classroom! For many of us this includes garbaging any unnecessary clutter that has accumulated, archiving and filing, revamping bulletin boards, and perhaps the beginning of an update to certain decor elements. Guess what? This should be happening digitally as well; especially this year!… Read More
Follow Along with the MVSD Coordinator of ICT Journey – UPDATED
Here is where you can follow along and keep up-to-date on whats happening in the MVSD ICT world! Posts shared via these platforms are designed to be educational and focus on the use of technology in the classroom. Instagram Twitter YouTube Facebook TikTok
MVSD ICT Newsletter – June
MVSD ICT Newsletter – June. (2020). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: http://fishbowlteaching.blogspot.com/
Shared Device Health Recommendations
As we prepare for a gradual return to our school and office buildings I wanted to highlight health recommendations in regards to the use of shared devices in our buildings. This includes, but is not limited to: stationary desktop workspaces in common areas student laptops/netbooks student tablets interactive whiteboards shared photocopiers/printers any other “high touch” shared tech tool If you’d like to check out one of my earlier posts on How To Disinfect Your Tech you can view it HERE. View this post on Instagram The health & safety of our students, staff & #mvsd_mb community is of the utmost… Read More
Laptop Loan Program – EXPANDED to Junior High
Earlier this month I was able to share one of the new offerings our ICT Team was undertaking in an effort to help increase student learning success: the loaning of our divisional laptops to our High School (Gr 9-12) students. This was a big task for us as we did not have any device lending pre-Covid and are also not 1-to-1 so our available inventory is limited. As such, this has been a multi-phase approach that will allow us to help serve those who need the support most. We had a very positive response to this program… Read More
#WOWWednesday – Laptop Loan Program
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 would like to share one of the new offerings our ICT Team is undertaking in an effort to help increase student learning success. This was a big task for us as we did not have any device lending pre-Covid and are also not 1-to-1 so our available inventory is limited. As… Read More
MVSD Tech Support Request Form
MVSD Tech Support Request Form. (2020). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: http://fishbowlteaching.blogspot.com/ In our continued effort to support families, the MVSD ICT Team has launched a Tech Support Request platform for parents/guardians. This platform provides support to help facilitate the access, navigation, and use of our recommended learning platforms: SeeSaw, Class Dojo, and Office 365 (Teams). Our technicians can assist with tutorials of these platforms as well as facilitate login support for those needing user name and passwords for Office 365. This platform will replace the Family Tech Q & A service that was occuring through our divisional Facebook page. *Please… Read More