Tag: PLN

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

     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

Reflecting on my Professional Learning Network (PLN)

     When asked to reflect on my Professional Learning Network (PLN) for our Internet for Teachers course I must admit… I was frustrated and a little stuck on where to start. As someone who very purposefully began developing their PLN while in their undergrad degree I see my online networks as simply regular aspects of my life…. it was like asking me to reflect on the value of conversing with my colleagues while at work.      So I started delving back into my blog posts to see how my PLN developed over the years and how my experiences… Read More

#TRSD32 Tweet Challenge of the Week

     Ever since our division was encouraged to join Twitter at the end of September I have been trying to keep participation going by posting weekly “Tweet Challenges“. This week’s challenge is: #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge of the Week: share 1 thing you took away from Friday’s PD Day & how you can use it this week. #PD #mbteach — Kirsten Thompson (@MissLwbt) February 29, 2016 – #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge for the Week of Oct 6th  – #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge for the Week of Oct 13th – #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge for the Week of Oct 19th – #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge for the Week of Oct… Read More

#TRSD32 Tweet Challenge of the Week

     Ever since our division was encouraged to join Twitter at the end of September I have been trying to keep participation going by posting weekly “Tweet Challenges“. This week’s challenge is: #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge of the Week: are you going to discuss the La Loche shooting with students today? In what context? #LaLoche — Kirsten Thompson (@MissLwbt) January 25, 2016 – #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge for the Week of Oct 6th  – #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge for the Week of Oct 13th – #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge for the Week of Oct 19th – #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge for the Week of Oct 26th  – #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge… Read More

#TRSD32 Tweet Challenge of the Week

     Ever since our division was encouraged to join Twitter at the end of September I have been trying to keep participation going by posting weekly “Tweet Challenges“. This week’s challenge is: #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge of the Week! Share your strategies for helping students review/study for exams #examprep #mbteach #assessment — Kirsten Thompson (@MissLwbt) January 18, 2016 – #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge for the Week of Oct 6th  – #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge for the Week of Oct 13th – #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge for the Week of Oct 19th – #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge for the Week of Oct 26th  – #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge for the Week of… Read More

#TRSD32 Tweet Challenge of the Week – Last One of 2015!

     Ever since our division was encouraged to join Twitter at the end of September I have been trying to keep participation going by posting weekly “Tweet Challenges“. This week’s challenge is: #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge of the Week (LAST one of 2015!): share what you are looking forward to during winter break ❄️⛄️ — Kirsten Thompson (@MissLwbt) December 14, 2015 – #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge for the Week of Oct 6th  – #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge for the Week of Oct 13th – #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge for the Week of Oct 19th – #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge for the Week of Oct 26th  – #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge for… Read More

#TRSD32 Tweet Challenge of the Week

     Ever since our division was encouraged to join Twitter at the end of September I have been trying to keep participation going by posting weekly “Tweet Challenges“. This week’s challenge is: #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge of the Week: share what you learn from today’s PD session & what you want to take back to your class — Kirsten Thompson (@MissLwbt) December 7, 2015 – #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge for the Week of Oct 6th  – #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge for the Week of Oct 13th – #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge for the Week of Oct 19th – #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge for the Week of Oct 26th  – #TRSD32… Read More

#TRSD32 Tweet Challenge of the Week

     Ever since our division was encouraged to join Twitter at the end of September I have been trying to keep participation going by posting weekly “Tweet Challenges“. This week’s challenge is: #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge: share some of the awesome holiday events your students & staff have planned for the next 3 weeks #mbteachers — Mrs T (@MissLwbt) November 30, 2015 – #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge for the Week of Oct 6th  – #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge for the Week of Oct 13th – #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge for the Week of Oct 19th – #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge for the Week of Oct 26th  – #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge… Read More

#TRSD32 Tweet Challenge of the Week

     Ever since our division was encouraged to join Twitter at the end of September I have been trying to keep participation going by posting weekly “Tweet Challenges“. This week’s challenge is: #TRSD32 tweet challenge of the week: share 1 thing students are getting ready for parent-teacher: displays, projects, portfolios, etc — Mrs T (@MissLwbt) November 23, 2015 – #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge for the Week of Oct 6th  – #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge for the Week of Oct 13th – #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge for the Week of Oct 19th – #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge for the Week of Oct 26th  – #TRSD32 Tweet Challenge for the Week… Read More