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
Follow Friday – Media Smarts
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 close out Media Literacy Week by highlighting, once again, Media Smarts! While Media Literacy week is wrapping up, our focus on media and digital literacy is a year-long task (especially now that so much more of our programming is utilizing online tools). Media Smarts is a fantastic resource to help address these skills as required by Manitoba educators in the Literacy with ICT Continuum. Follow Media Smarts… Read More
Follow Friday – Matteo Di Muro
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 Matteo Di Muro, Ed Tech Specialist for Brandon School Division. Matteo is someone whom I’ve admired for years as his work was often praised in our B.Ed program at Brandon University. Since that time I’ve had the opportunity to connect with him both in person and online and this year sees this relationship grow as we: are working together as president and vice-president of ManACE are… Read More
Follow Friday – Thaddeus Bourassa
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 Thaddeus Bourassa, Instructional Coach for Louis Riel School Division. His bio states, “Thaddeus Bourassa holds an honours degree in psychology, a bachelor of education and a master’s degree in education. He is currently also recognized as a certified Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert. During his career he has spent time in early, middle and senior high including a project-based learning program. He continues to explore the possibilities… Read More
Follow Friday – Aaron Klassen
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 Aaron Klassen who teaches out of Shevchneko School in the Border Lands School Division. I first “met” Aaron via Twitter as we were both working towards our M.Ed together via Brandon University. We used Twitter as a back-channel for many of our classes and I quickly came to enjoy his contribution to our conversations. I then had an opportunity to cross paths with Aaron again while… Read More
Follow Friday – KG Education
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 would like to highlight KG Education, a fabulous teaching duo in south-western Manitoba. In their own words, “At KG Education, we are passionate about teaching and learning. We love sharing ideas and connecting with fellow educators! Our goal is to support educators with teaching, technology infusion and teacher wellness. We offer online and in-person professional learning opportunities. We help teachers create rich learning experiences for students by sharing… Read More
Follow Friday
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 would like to highlight Brittany Washburn, an M.Ed graudate with a focus on technology education. As someone who has a middle school and high school background I appreciate Brittany’s perspective on introducing early years learners to technology. Her social media feeds also share several tech tips that are designed to make the use of technology easier and more accessible to both students and teachers. Follow… Read More
Follow Friday
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 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 7 years of archives sharing information,inspiring discussions, and helpful links from MB educators from across the province. Follow Friday #MBEDCHAT. (2020). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: https://fishbowlteaching.blogspot.com/ The #mbedchat community has… Read More
Follow Friday
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 wanted to share one of my “go-to” organizations when it comes to finding current, Canadian research on media use for youth and educators: Media Smarts. They also have a fantastic trove of FREE resources for parents and educators to help facilitate safe and informed use of various media forms. Follow Friday Media Smarts. (2020). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: https://fishbowlteaching.blogspot.com/ In their own… Read More
Follow Friday
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 would like to share how you can find Mountain View School Division content via social media. The use of social media has been something that I have been very passionate about in my role as an educator; I think it is an incredible tool for building community and increasing transparency between schools and their stakeholders. Follow Friday MVSD Social Media. (2020). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson.… Read More