Every Monday I share a different ed tech quote on our Thompson Classroom social media pages for our staff to consider. Confession time, this is a quote that I have used multiple times over the past year… but considering that digital inequity continues to plague our province I think it is still relevant! On Friday, I shared about the recently-formed Manitoba chapter of the Internet society. Their work includes advocacy during Digital Access Day which took place last year during the second week of November. To continue with that theme I thought that it was important to re-share this quote as advocacy… Read More
November ICT Newsletter
The Monday after Halloween… who is more tired – students or teachers?! With the start of a new month comes a new monthly ICT newsletter. These newsletters are designed to serve as an outreach to all MVSD staff and provide: general ICT updates (software changes, divisional ICT timelines, tech-themed holidays) upcoming PD for the month tech tips divisional highlights These newsletters are sent out to staff via our divisional email but are also shared out through our social media pages and divisional website.
Manitoba & A Digital First Future
Starting in the spring of 2020 I was asked to participate in a steering committee to assist Tech MB and ICTC as the started a two-phase research project examining digital equity in the province of Manitoba. They describe phase one of the project as, “This study explores broadband connectivity and its impact on education equity in Manitoba, highlighting how a lack of reliable and affordable high-speed internet is particularly detrimental to learners.” Kotak A., Leblanc S., Martell T., & Snider N., January 2021. Manitoba and a Digital-FirstFuture: The Implications of Connectivity for Equity and Education. Information andCommunications Technology Council (ICTC).… Read More
Follow Friday – ICTC
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. This week I’d like to highlight the Information & Communications Technology Council (ICTC-CTIC). ICTC-CTIC describes themselves as, “The Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) is a not-for-profit national centre of expertise for the digital economy. ICTC is the trusted source for evidence-based policy advice, forward looking research, and creative capacity building programs for the digital economy. OUR MISSION IS TO: Strengthen Canada’s digital advantage in a global economy OUR VISION IS TO: Foster… Read More