I am so excited because, for the second year in a row, I am helping bring #TweetTheHalls to Manitoba! Inspired last year out of a conversation with Donna Miller Fry, this Twitter event is being run in collaboration between ManACE and #MBEdChat Every week-day from Dec 1-17 there is a different activity prompt that encourages educators to share, learn, and connect while using the #TweetTheHalls and #MBEdChat hashtags. In addition to the joy that comes from your involvement in the challenge, and an increased supportive community, there are also prizes! There are multiple prizes that are still rolling in so… Read More
Follow Friday – Internet Society of Manitoba
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. The Manitoba chapter of the Internet Society is relatively fresh and came into being through the work of Joel Templeman. In their own words, the Manitoba chapter is described as: “Transforming Manitoba into an inclusive, equitable, interconnected and connected digital society.“ “Since its founding in 2021 as the Manitoba Chapter of the Internet Society, ISOC Manitoba has taken on the task of maintaining an open and transparent Internet and is… Read More
Follow Friday – MAETL
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. MAETL is a provincial organization that I have been involved with since I started my role as Coordinator of ICT in 2019. The past two years I participated in their monthly professional development and business meetings and am honoured to now be serving in the capacity of vice-president. Their website, which is going to be getting a facelift soon (stay tuned!) describes MAETL as: “MAETL (formerly CECM – Computer Education… Read More
Follow Friday – ManACE
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. ManACE is a provincial organization that I have been involved with since 2013 when I was invited to join as a board member. Over the past 8 years I have been involved with a variety of ManACE initiatives and am honoured to now be serving in the capacity of president. To learn more about who ManACE is as a group, check out the infographic below: To keep up-to-date with ManACE… Read More
Follow Friday – Michele Eaton
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 Friday I would like to reintroduce you to Michele Eaton. Michele shares about Blended Learning and her resources are fantastic for those working with remote students, split-classrooms, or any type of hybrid scenario. You may find Michele’s name familiar as I summarized her blended learning discussions in July 2020 when she spoke at the ISTE Summer Learning Academy as well as at ISTE LIVE. You can check out an excerpt of… Read More
Follow Friday – Alec Couros
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 Friday I would like to introduce you to Dr. Alec Couros. My first experience working with Dr. Couros stems back to 2012 when I participated in the #ETMOOC experience he shared out via Twitter. From that point our paths have crossed at the Riding the Wave conference in which we both presented, him as keynote, and during a panel discussion for the BU CARES Research Connection podcast in which we discussed the digital inequity presented during the Covid-19 pandemic. As of the fall… Read More
Follow Friday – Kelly Christopherson
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 Friday I would like to introduce you to Dr. Kelly Christopherson. I began following Kelly on Twitter through his work with #SaskEdChat (the Saskatchewan equivalent of our #MBEdChat). From there I became a regular follower of his work due our shared interest in social media and the fact that he was finishing up his PhD with Dr. Alec Couros (a goal I am just beginning). Kelly does a fantastic job at… Read More
Follow Friday – John Spencer
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 highlight Dr. John Spencer. I first had an opportunity to see Dr. Spencer in action at the 2019 BYTE Conference in which he delivered the keynote address. Dr. Spencer focuses on student empowerment, innovation, creativity, project-based learning, and much more. His online presence, and general personality, is overwhelmingly positive and I always feel inspired from the information he shares out. Check out his work on: Twitter Facebook YouTube… Read More
Follow Friday – Brian Aspinall
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 give a shout out to Brian Aspinall. Brian is an incredibly passionate teacher, author, and speaker who brings attention to education reform, coding, and creativity. His online presence is positive, upbeat, and full of practical resources to support educators in the classroom. Follow Brian Aspinall online: Website Twitter Instagram YouTube
Follow Friday – George Couros
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 George Couros; speaker, author, and former classroom educator. I was first introduced to George’s work in 2012 while I was a student at Brandon University. Since that time, I have followed his work via his blog, social media, and through his books; he was even the facilitator of a PD session while I was teaching in TRSD. George’s blog, and Twitter presence, is a trove of information… Read More