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. Last week was finished on a high-note as we had MVSD staff here at Division Office, and virtually, attending professional development in the area of esports. Jamie (DRCSS), Catlin (ORS), and Keirstin (Ethelbert) took part in the full-day Rocket League Coaching Clinic hosted by the Manitoba School Esports Association (MSEA) and the EDS Dragons out of Sunrise School… Read More
Follow Friday – Manitoba Scholastic ESports Association (MSEA)
On Fridays 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. With this month playing host to National Video Games Day I thought it was only fitting to showcase the Manitoba School eSports Association (MSEA) for this week’s Follow Friday. ” Manitoba School Esports Association is a not-for-profit organization committed to connecting, informing, and supporting competitive gaming in schools across Manitoba. MSEA is an amalgamation of the former MYEMB (Middle Years Esport Manitoba) and MHSeA (Manitoba High School eSports Association). With the expansion of esports in Manitoba, MSEA was developed to… Read More
#TechTipTuesday – National Video Games Day
On Tuesdays 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. Did you know that Manitoba is a Canadian leader when it comes to eSports? eSports (electronic sports) involves competition using video games and MVSD currently has an eSports presence at both Ecole Macneill, Mackenzie Middle School and the DRCSS (coming this fall). Today’s post has put together a trove of resources including: Why eSports? introduce yourself to the field and get an overview of what role it can play in education eSports PD accessible podcasts sharing… Read More
WOW Wednesday – MMS eSports Champions
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 is an especially exciting WOW Wednesday post to share as we announce that the MMS Blue Magic eSports team are AAA Champions!! You may recall that MMS had a WOW Wednesday highlight in May of 2022 when their team began the planning process on how to integrate eSports into their programming during the 22/23 school year. Fast… Read More
Follow Friday – Manitoba School eSports Association
On Fridays 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. With this week playing host to National Video Games Day I thought it was only fitting to showcase the newly established Manitoba School eSports Association (MSEA) for this week’s Follow Friday. ” Manitoba School Esports Association is a not-for-profit organization committed to connecting, informing, and supporting competitive gaming in schools across Manitoba. MSEA is an amalgamation of the former MYEMB (Middle Years Esport Manitoba) and MHSeA (Manitoba High School eSports Association). With the expansion of esports in… Read More
National Video Games Day
On Mondays I share a different ed tech quote on our Thompson Classroom social media pages for our staff to consider. With today marking National Video Games Day I couldn’t think of a better quote than this one from Melissa Burns. Did you know that Manitoba is a Canadian leader when it comes to eSports? eSports (electronic sports) involves competition using video games and MVSD currently has an eSports presence at both Ecole Macneill & Mackenzie. Today’s post has put together a trove of resources including: Why eSports? introduce yourself to the field and get an overview of what role it can… Read More
WOW Wednesday – MMS eSports Team
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. Did you know?? Manitoba serves as a national leader in the area of esport (online gaming) with competitive leagues starting for learners in Grade 6-12. Esports not only provide additional extracurricular options to learners but they assist in the development of skills in the areas of: – global competencies in the “5Cs” – cross-curricular STEM content… Read More
May ICT Newsletter
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. May 2022 ICT Newsletter by Kirsten Cali
#TechTipTuesday – #MBEdChat
On Tuesdays 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. This week I would like to highlight a community of Manitoba educators who have been sharing and learning together on Twitter using the hashtag #MBEdChat The brainchild of Zoe Bettess in Thompson, this hashtag has 9 years of archives sharing information, inspiring discussions, and helpful links from MB educators from across the province. Connecting monthly, the #MBEdChat network hosts influential educators for a one hour period in which participants can view or participate in accessible online professional… Read More
eSports in Manitoba
Every Monday I share a different ed tech quote on our Thompson Classroom social media pages for our staff to consider. On Friday I had an opportunity to hear Melissa Burns speak at our MAETL meeting about her role in the facilitation of eSports in Manitoba and across Canada. My familiarity with Melissa began in 2020 as eSports rose in response to the restrictions placed on activities during the Covid-19 shutdowns. I quickly learned that Manitoba has served as a Canadian leader in eSports for quite some time and that Melissa is your go-to person to learn more! “Melissa is an award-winning… Read More