Making Waves Event Poster. (2020). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: http://fishbowlteaching.blogspot.com/ Thank you to Andy McKiel for putting together our virtual Making Waves PD session today via Teams LIVE. You can watch the full slate of amazing presenters at https://tinyurl.com/makingwaves2020
Making Waves LIVE PD
You’re invited!!! Wanna hear how some Manitobans are faring in response to COVID-19? We’ve lined up a bunch of Manitoba educators and creative types to discuss their current realities and share their ‘vision for the future’ that awaits once we’ve successfully navigated the first wave of this pandemic! All are welcome to attend this FREE online event. We’re using the Microsoft Teams platform so if you visit the link from a tablet or mobile device, you’ll need to have the free Teams app installed on your device… We hope to see you online this Thursday at 3pm CST! Making Waves… Read More
Have You Joined MAPLE?
Have you joined MAPLE yet? MBs professional learning environment is available for all K-12 MB educators & has recently added a new group – Online & Unplugged: Supporting Student Learning During COVID-19 Check out the following steps for access:
How Should I Communicate During the Suspension of Classes?
As our work situations continually evolve our staff are tasked with communicating effectively with students, families, and colleagues while reporting from different locations and without the benefit of face-to-face clarification. Please consider the following to ensure your communication is effective, appropriate, and in compliance with security and archive practices. How should I communicate with colleagues/supervisors? Your @mvsd.ca email or phone What should my preferred communication method be for families/students? Your @mvsd.ca email This should be your default method as much as possible Schools continue to remain open so staff can access school phone networks The use of text messaging or FaceTime with students/families on… Read More
Covid-19 Class Suspensions
I know I’ve been absent on here following the announcement of the formal suspension of MB classes due to the global Covid-19 pandemic. For all up-to-date information as to how this affects MVSD families and staff I encourage you to follow our Covid-19 Updates page on our divisional website. For all reputable health updates I encourage you to visit the MB Covid-19 page. A lot of work has been happening behind the scenes & I hope to share and offer detailed support later today. I thank everyone for their patience and flexibility during this challenging time.
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. As we enter the last quarter of the school year I wanted to send out some reminders of all of the ways that you can follow along and learn with the ICT Team: Social Media Links: Social Media Links. (2020). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: http://fishbowlteaching.blogspot.com/ – Twitter – Instagram – Facebook – YouTube – Blog – TikTok user name: ThompsonClassroom Our Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and Blog… Read More
Dial I.T Up Podcast
Need something for your commute to work this week? I’d love it you checked out my episode on the podcast, Dial I.T Up, where we discuss blogging and social media. If you are new to Dial I.T Up it is a podcast produced by Mike Nantais and Rennie Redekopp and is sponsored by ManACE. You can listen to episodes through a variety of platforms; click HERE to see the full availability. Episode 9 Dial I.T. Up Podcast. (2020). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: http://fishbowlteaching.blogspot.com/ Like I mentioned, this episode is centered on blogging and social media and was designed… 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 would like to give a shout out to MB teachers and schools as a whole! I have had the amazing opportunity to attend the “Educating for Action” conference in Winnipeg with many members of our senior admin team, principals, teachers, and student voice members. MVSD Educating for Action Participants. (2020). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: http://fishbowlteaching.blogspot.com/ Connecting with so many colleagues and… Read More
Social Media for Parents
“TikTok? Instagram? Twitter? Facebook? Just what is social media and what do I need to know as a parent? This session is designed to inform parents/caretakers about social media and empower you to facilitate open conversations on how to use these tools safely & positively. “ Social Media 4 Parents. (2020). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: http://fishbowlteaching.blogspot.com/ This evening I had an opportunity to learn and share with MVSD parents and guardians regarding social media. This project came as a result of conversations between the ORS PAC, school principal, and myself. We found that many parents were interested in… Read More
Follow Friday – BYTE Conference
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. Being that it is the 3rd Friday in February it can only mean one thing…. it is time for the BYTE Conference! This conference holds a special place in my heart as it was not only the first large ed conference that I attended as a B.Ed student but it was also the start of my presentation experience. Since that time I have been able to attend 5… Read More