Category Archives: Education Reform

Design Process Thinking: Mind Mapping

Posted on October 12, 2016 by colleenkr

Last week, grade 11 art students began exploring their first major task:  #Canada150.  We devoted a few days to exploration:  looking through each of the artists’ sites and artworks, discussing their significance as well as our topic.  I wanted to … Continue reading →

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If I hadn’t tried TAB

Posted on September 26, 2016 by colleenkr

Today, I introduced an activity to help my senior students notice the differences between lines and values.  I had been sifting through Clara Lieu’s playlist, “How to Draw a Portrait with Charcoal & Cross-Hatching” and thought that Clara’s tip to … Continue reading →

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Exploring TAB & Technology in Art Education

Posted on May 8, 2016 by colleenkr

My team and I are at the beginning of a new learning journey — one that is both exciting and intimidating.  I have never been more grateful to be part of a strong team, since our leadership skills are bound … Continue reading →

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#TLLP2016

Posted on May 6, 2016 by colleenkr

I am sitting on a plane, on my way back to Thunder Bay from Toronto, after #TLLP2016.  Three days devoted to learning more about our project, clarifying our thinking and working toward our goals.  I am so thankful that Lindsay … Continue reading →

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Green Eggs & Ham: How #SGDSBTC has me thinking “Seuss-style”

Posted on April 26, 2016 by colleenkr

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 →

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School vs. Learning

Posted on April 9, 2016 by colleenkr

Compliance: the act of conforming, acquiescing, or yielding  ~ dictionary.com  the act or process of doing what you have been asked or ordered to do ~ merriam-webster the act of complying with a wish, request, or demand; acquiescence ~ the free … Continue reading →

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Permission to Play

Posted on April 8, 2016 by colleenkr

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 →

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Teaching, Learning, Leading

Posted on March 28, 2016 by colleenkr

  Teaching, Learning, Leading#leadership https://t.co/Vka1QEYcp1 pic.twitter.com/7yI4LliSx7 — Colleen Rose (@ColleenKR) March 28, 2016 . What is the relationship between teaching, learning and leading? These thoughts were prompted by reading Dr. Justin Tarte’s tweet this morning:   Leaders don’t change people. … Continue reading →

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#InnovatorsMindset

Posted on February 16, 2016 by colleenkr

I’m in the midst of reading The Innovator’s Mindset because I’m taking part in OSSEMOOC’s Book Club (and because I was very curious about the book anyway!).  This week, we are supposed to be responding to a specific question, but I got sidetracked … Continue reading →

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I Want to Make You Mad.

Posted on February 4, 2016 by colleenkr

Today, I told my students that I hoped they struggled with our exercises. I want them to be uncomfortable with these lessons. I want them to be frustrated. If it’s too easy to “succeed”, then we’ve missed the point. If … Continue reading →

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