On Wednesdays, I highlight some of our amazing MVSD staff on our social media pages. Every day 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 partner with the Grade 10 educators at Goose Lake High to put on a National Robotics Week event! I am always so thankful when I have an opportunity to spend my day in classrooms and this was no exception. Through several periods through the day, we were able to cycle through… Read More
#TechTipTuesday – Robotics Options
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. It is time for #RoboWeek ! Whether you want to use this week to introduce the field of robotics or you are looking to have robotics in your classroom all year long, there are lots of options available to you: MVSD Tech Kits These kits have been designed to allow students to explore a variety of digital literacy streams in a means that is accessible to staff. They are loaned to schools, at no charge,… Read More
National Robotics Week ’24
On Mondays, I share a different ed tech quote on our Thompson Classroom social media pages for our staff to consider. National Robotics Week or “Robo Week” is officially here! If this event is new to you, I recommend checking out the “Follow Friday” post I shared last week (April 5th). I’ll be visiting a number of classrooms this week assisting staff with their introduction of this event and I encourage everyone to try to incorporate elements of robotics throughout the week. The following are some resources to get you started: Where to Access Robotics for Your Classroom MVSD Tech Kits These… Read More
Follow Friday – National Robotics Week
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. The 2024 National Robotics Week begins tomorrow, April 6th, and runs to Sunday, April 14th. In preparation for the event, I recommend that you connect with the National Robotics Week network to get access to all the fun updates and resources that they share out! This event is self-described as: “The mission of National Robotics Week (RoboWeek) is simple — to inspire students in robotics and STEM-related fields and to share the… Read More
April 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 through our social media pages and divisional website. April 2024 ICT Newsletter by Kirsten Cali
Follow Friday – National Robotics Week
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. As we wrap up the 2023 National Robotics Week I encourage you to keep the learning going all year long by following the #RoboWeek accounts on the platform of your choice! If you didn’t get a chance to join in this week, don’t worry. I would recommend you start off with some of my previous posts: National Robotics Week ’23 #TechTipTuesday – VEX VR Robotic Playground How To Integrate National Robotics… Read More
How to Integrate National Robotics Week in Your Classroom
Every Monday I share a different ed tech quote on our Thompson Classroom social media pages for our staff to consider. National Robotics Week or “Robo Week” is officially here; running from April 8-16th. If this event is new to you, I recommend starting off with the hyperlink in the previous sentence to check out the introductory post I shared last week. The following are some resources to get you started! Follow Along with National Robotics Week Stay up-to-date with event details, resources, and get insight into what other schools are doing through the following channels: Website Facebook Twitter YouTube Where to… Read More
#TechTipTuesday – VEX VR Robotic Playground
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. Next week, April 8-16, plays host to National Robotics Week or “Robo Week”. For those that are new to the field of robotics it can seem overwhelming, especially if you feel unequipped. “I don’t have robots for my students!?” With budgetary constraints and logistical challenges it can be hard to get the supplies necessary to feel prepared to participate in Robo Week. While your options may include loaning a Tech Kit from the PD Resource… Read More
National Robotics Week ’23
Every Monday I share a different ed tech quote on our Thompson Classroom social media pages for our staff to consider. Next week, April 8-16, plays host to National Robotics Week or “Robo Week”. This event is self-decribed as: “The mission of National Robotics Week (RoboWeek) is simple — to inspire students in robotics and STEM-related fields and to share the excitement of robotics with audiences of all ages.“ A promotional video for the 2022 event is embedded below: To help prepare staff for this event I am spending the whole week sharing robotics tips, tricks, and highlights to help ensure they… Read More