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
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!
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