This year the MVSD Admin Council is continuing our work with the Covey Institute as part of our professional growth plan. Last fall we started with the 7 Habits and today we began a focus on the Leader in Me program. This post will serve as a summary of resources to document my learning journey through this session. Today’s end in mind: we will be able to use the principles and practices of Leader in Me Leader in Me is an evidence-based, comprehensive improvement model – develolped in partnership with educators – that empowers individuals with the leadership skills they… Read More
WOW Wednesday – Esports Coaching
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
#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
WOW Wednesday – Brandi Graham
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. Today I had an opportunity to sit down with our divisional Literacy Coach, Brandi Graham, to discuss AI. This is our 3rd coaching session, building off the AI coaching model introduced in MVSD in the spring. Through June, Brandi had access to both a divisional introductory session on AI (hosted virtually for all participating schools) and then a… Read More
WOW Wednesday – Bethany Brade
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. A HUGE shout out to Bethany at Goose Lake High (GLH) who ran with the content they learned at our past mentorship PD and was quick to book a school visit for the GLH Grade 9 ICT classes. I am so thankful that the invitation was extended to visit for the day this Tuesday so that I could… Read More
WOW Wednesday – Summer PD Participants
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. Ahead of the start of our school year, tech PD was offered here at Division Office for any staff members who wanted to fine tune their skills before stepping back into their classrooms. Spread across three days, these sessions incuded a variety of topics including: Maximizing Office 365 Overview of the platform: features, log-in tips, navigation, mobile apps, new updates… Read More
September 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. September 2023 ICT Newsletter by Kirsten Cali
MVSD Back-to-School ICT Checklist
Welcome to a new school year! At the start and end of each school year I find it helpful to share out the following checklist that was inspired by a practice from when I was a classroom teacher. This checklist is designed to ensure the effective and professional use of various ICT elements and support your growth in the 2023/2024 school year. Please note that not all checklist elements may apply to you depending on your position within the division. The checklist itself has each task hyperlinked which leads to a tutorial or video providing more information on how to complete the… Read More
ICT Team Overview 22/23
It is hard to believe that I am wrapping up my fourth year here at MVSD as Coordinator of ICT. I strongly feel that, after 3 years affected by Covid-19, I finally hit my stride this year and am feeling much more confident in the role as a whole. My enjoyment in this role has a lot to do with the team that I get to work with. With a combined experience of over 80 years within MVSD, our team is the ONLY department in the entire division that did not see any position changes through the Covid-19 upheaval and… Read More