Category Archives: TLLP

Have You Participated in a TLLP Project? Please Share Your Experience(s) with Technology!

Posted on April 19, 2018 by colleenkr

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 | 4 Comments

Leadership: Faith in Others

Posted on May 21, 2017 by colleenkr

Somehow, through a series of fortunate events, I am benefitting from the support of other leaders. My career is beginning to evolve and it is only through my relationships with strong and secure leaders that I am able to … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Education, leadership, technology, TLLP | Tagged Doug Peterson, encouragement, leadership, Lindy Amato, Peter McAsh, support, TLLP, TLLP2017 | 4 Comments

“High School”

Posted on March 30, 2017 by colleenkr

I am so incredibly proud of Josie, whose career in filmmaking is just around the corner…

Posted in Art Education, TLLP | Tagged #TAB, film, technology | 1 Comment

Unexpected Inquiry Lessons

Posted on March 24, 2017 by colleenkr

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 | 1 Comment

Self-Reg: a Summary in #Sketchnotes

Posted on March 12, 2017 by colleenkr

Earlier this month, TeachOntario provided a Professional Learning Series session with Stuart Shanker, author of Self-Reg: How to Help Your Child (and You) Break the Stress Cycle and Successfully Engage With Life, and founder of the MEHRIT Centre. My current research into the … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Education, Education, Education Reform, TLLP | Tagged #tllp2016, inquiry, self regulation, Stuart Shanker, TLLP | 2 Comments

Dylan’s Story

Posted on March 3, 2017 by colleenkr

Dylan’s story is just beginning, and I’m happy to share some details with you (thank you to Dylan — and Dylan’s Mom — for allowing me to post this). Dylan and I have had several conversations since he took my … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Education, Education Reform, technology, TLLP | Tagged #TAB, Dive Into Inquiry, inquiry, TLLP | 2 Comments

Play: Essential for Learning

Posted on February 25, 2017 by colleenkr

One of the most effective ways to nurture creativity is to provide an environment where artists can explore and experiment freely. My grade 10 students were introduced to reduction printing this week, and we spent a number of classes having fun with … Continue reading →

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Challenging Assumptions: Classroom Design

Posted on January 22, 2017 by colleenkr

I love having conferences with my students, but my set-up needs work. Any suggestions? #TLLP #DiveIntoInquiry @925East #SGDSB pic.twitter.com/ovLJY0ogOT — Colleen Rose (@ColleenKR) January 19, 2017 Conferences have always been a part of my interactions with students, but I can’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Art Education, TLLP | Tagged #tllp2016, Aviva Dunsiger, classroom, design, inquiry, TLLP | 13 Comments

Assessing an Evaluation: #DiveIntoInquiry

Posted on January 15, 2017 by colleenkr

A conversation with Heather Theijsmeijer (see the tweets embedded below) made me do something crazy: share my rubric. <gasp!> For some reason, I find it difficult to share my evaluation techniques with others. I rarely get other perspectives on this really … Continue reading →