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 through our social media pages and divisional website. May 2024 ICT Newsletter by Kirsten Cali
#TechTipTuesday – Manito Ahbee Aki
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. Launched in 2022, the Manito Ahbee Aki program is a world within Minecraft that was developed in conjunction with the Louis Riel School Division Indigenous Education team. This world takes place in Manitoba, prior to European colonization, and features three core lessons: Phase 1: Explore Manito Ahbee Aki Phase 2: Travel to Manito Ahbee (Petroforms) and Gather and Craft Phase 3: Design a Community and Establish Food Sovereignty In their own words, Manito Ahbee Aki… Read More
National Day for Truth & Reconciliation
Today schools across Manitoba are wearing orange to honour those affected by the genocide of residential schools in Canada. I acknowledge that systems are still in place that marginalize FNMI people & much work needs to be done to move toward reconciliation. I am stepping back from this blog and social media accounts today and tomorrow for a period of education and reflection; I encourage you to do the same. Wanting to learn more? Mountain View School Division Indigenous Education website National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation reports Education Resources for Truth & Reconciliation Indigenous Education Framework Supports Manito Ahbee… Read More
#TechTipTuesday – Indigenous Education Framework Supports
Every Tuesday 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, September 30th, plays host to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation which makes this the perfect time to remind staff of some of the digital supports available to them. In 2019, MVSD launched their Indigenous Education Framework: “The guiding principle of this Framework is to ensure that First Nations, Metis and Inuit students in Mountain View School Division will know who they are, where they come from, and where they are going. Traditional ways of… Read More
Indigenous Perspective for All Students
On Mondays I share a different ed tech quote on our Thompson Classroom social media pages for our staff to consider. This week, September 30th, plays host to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation which makes this the perfect time to remind staff of some of the supports available to them. Within our local context, some of the most prevalent supports to assist in this area include: MVSD Indigenous Education Framework Mamàhtawisiwin: The Wonder We Are Born With Within both of these documents, there is discussion on the importance of ensuring that all learners have an opportunity to see examples of Indigenous role… Read More
National Truth & Reconciliation Day
Today schools across Manitoba are wearing orange to honour those affected by the genocide of residential schools in Canada. I acknowledge that systems are still in place that marginalize FNMI people & much work needs to be done to move toward reconciliation. I am stepping back from this blog and social media accounts today and tomorrow for a period of education and reflection; I encourage you to do the same. Wanting to learn more? Mountain View School Division Indigenous Education website Nation Centre for Truth and Reconciliation reports Education Resources for Truth & Reconciliation Manito Ahbee Aki Minecraft world Indigenous… Read More
#TechTipTuesday – Indigenous Education Framework Supports
Every Tuesday 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, September 30th, plays host to the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation which makes this the perfect time to remind staff of some of the digital supports available to them. In 2019, MVSD launched their Indigenous Education Framework: “The guiding principle of this Framework is to ensure that First Nations, Metis and Inuit students in Mountain View School Division will know who they are, where they come from, and where they are going.… Read More
Follow Friday – Equity & Diversity Calendar
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. Did you know that MVSD maintains an Equity and Diversity calendar that is accessible to the public via our divisional website? This calendar is an ever-evolving project that is designed to bring awareness to a variety of different events and strengthen understanding about their significance. The calendar itself includes a series of events through the month and each included event can be selected to bring up a pop-up box with further information… Read More
#TechTipTuesday – Coders North
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. Today, June 21st, is Indigenous People’s Day and I wanted to ensure that our Tech Tip highlighted one of the great tech resources that employees, supports, and honours Indigenous Peoples. As such, this week’s Tech Tip is highlighting Coders North. This website plays host to a large variety of resources to educators who want to integrate coding and computational thinking in a way that is relevant/career-aligned and celebrate Indigenous perspectives. The included image below highlights… Read More
#215Children
MVSD Response To learn more about the steps MVSD is taking to move towards reconciliation I invite you to check out the work of our Indigenous Steering Committee.