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
Social Media for Parents
“TikTok? Instagram? Twitter? Facebook? Just what is social media and what do I need to know as a parent? This session is designed to inform parents/caretakers about social media and empower you to facilitate open conversations on how to use these tools safely & positively. “ Social Media 4 Parents. (2020). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: http://fishbowlteaching.blogspot.com/ This evening I had an opportunity to learn and share with MVSD parents and guardians regarding social media. This project came as a result of conversations between the ORS PAC, school principal, and myself. We found that many parents were interested in… Read More
School Visits
Being out of the classroom means that I miss seeing students quite a bit. Coming into this position I was told that I would be able to be back in the classroom as much as teachers needed me. Luckily, I have been incredibly fortunate to be invited into classrooms regularly. These visits are mostly centered on formal presentations to students sharing about: – Office 365 training – social media safety – digital citizenship – digital literacy I have also had the opportunity to co-teach with staff members as they try new tech tools which is always a great… Read More
Follow Along with the MVSD Coordinator of ICT Journey
Here is where you can follow along and keep up-to-date on whats happening in the MVSD ICT world! FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/pg/Thompsonclassroom/posts/ TWITTER Playing around with my new @arloonapps AR chemistry app! After learning about oxides & building an Iron Oxide model I was rewarded with this awesome AR version which coincidentally fit perfect on my son’s P.T placemat #mvsd_mb #AR #edtech https://t.co/kfrozZNwtv pic.twitter.com/xuyNEOlHWm — Kirsten Thompson – Coordinator of ICT (@Thompsonclass) September 19, 2019 INSTAGRAM View this post on Instagram #MantraMonday Need support in the implementation of technology into your practice? I’m here to help! #mvsd_mb A post shared by Kirsten… Read More
New Adventures – Coordinator of ICT
Ah…. September. I don’t care what you say, when you’re a teacher September is always your New Years. New schedules, new routines, new goals, new people, new jobs…. yes, a new job! This spring, one-year into an 18-month maternity leave, I decided to pursue the position of Coordinator of ICT in a neighbouring school division and I was the successful candidate! Coordinator of ICT. (2019). Uploaded to Twitter by Kirsten Thompson – Coordinator of ICT. Available online at: https://twitter.com/Thompsonclass/status/1166136315974475781 When I wrapped up my M.Ed I knew that this would be the position I would eventually pursue… Read More