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Have You Participated in a TLLP Project? Please Share Your Experience(s) with Technology!
Next month, Leanne Oliver and I will be leading a session for new TLLP groups. We are going to provide a variety of technology options for these new groups, such as Google Tools, Flipgrid, TeachOntario, Twitter, Telligami, etc., but we … Continue reading
Posted in Art Education, Ed tech, Education, technology, TLLP
Tagged #edtech, blogging, education, learning, Ministry of Education, technology, TLLP, TLLP2018
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Unexpected Inquiry Lessons
I didn’t plan for the conversations that happened in my classroom today. I’ve never had them with a class because I hadn’t thought this way before. Let me explain. My grade 10 art class is a unique bunch that thrives … Continue reading
Posted in Art Education, Ed tech, Education Reform, technology, TLLP
Tagged Dive Into Inquiry, Doug Peterson, honesty, humility, inquiry, Peter McAsh
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Green Eggs & Ham: How #SGDSBTC has me thinking “Seuss-style”
Earlier this year, I applied to be a one of our school board’s Tech Champions, and I am so glad to be a part of this dynamic group. Kudos to Stacey Wallwin, who facilitates the learning activities, organizes our meetings … Continue reading
Posted in Art Education, Ed tech, Education, Education Reform, GAFE, technology
Tagged #gafesummit, Stacey Wallwin, Storify, technology
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Permission to Play
While browsing through Twitter today, I stumbled upon a post shared by John Spencer… Great thoughts here. “#rawthought: And Our Tools Shape Us” by @amyburvall https://t.co/pjFz7cpKG9 — John Spencer (@spencerideas) April 8, 2016 I would have continued to scroll, but … Continue reading
Posted in Art Education, Ed tech, Education Reform, technology
Tagged Amy Burvall, Big Magic, innovation, John Spencer
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Are you an educator? Do you use Twitter?
Next month, I will be running a little online workshop for educators who are interested in exploring/using Twitter. I would love to collect a few stories from my PLN, if you’re willing to share your experiences! When did you “get connected” … Continue reading
Posted in Ed tech, technology
Tagged #TeachOntario, professional learning series, technology, Twitter
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#BIT15
. It’s hard to believe that I’m home after such a great experience at #BIT15 — it seems a little like the calm of Boxing Day (when you stay at home), after Christmas. There were some highlights at this year’s conference … Continue reading
Posted in Ed tech, Education, Education Reform, technology
Tagged #edtech, #goinggreen, #TeachOntario, green screen, Heidi Siwak, Niagara Falls, sketchnoting, sylvia duckworth, TVO
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Playing With Green Screen (…finally!)
You know that moment when something drastic needs to happen in order to make you get up off your butt & do what you need to do? Example: inviting someone over for a visit, which will bring on a cleaning … Continue reading
Posted in Art Education, Ed tech, Education, media art, technology
Tagged #artsed, #bit15, #doink, #edtech, #greenscreen, iMovie
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Learning About #EDM (Electronic Dance Music) With @JLucas
I’ve been learning a lot about #EDM thanks to a student who is interested in developing his skills for the future. This is all new territory for me, but thank goodness for the help of Jay Lucas, our school board’s … Continue reading
Posted in Ed tech, media art, media arts
Tagged #edtech, art education, EDM, FLStudio12
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Lego Literacy
This morning, I read “LEGO Handwriting Mats — Read, Build, and Write“. The idea of using Lego to encourage kids to improve their handwriting skills is so helpful! I gathered some supplies together and asked my son to try the … Continue reading
#BIT14, Day 2 & 3
By far, the most touching aspect of #bit14: when we see how students benefit from the changes we make as teachers. — Colleen Rose (@ColleenKR) November 6, 2014 Bring IT Together was phenomenal. Almost overwhelming. My friends (colleagues) and I … Continue reading
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