Collaborate, Create, Learn: A School PD PLan
Let’s be honest for a second… Have you ever found yourself trapped in a seemingly irrelevant professional development session, sitting painfully, watching the clock slowly tick by while someone drones...
View Article1:1 Technology Initiative
I am excited about the 1-to-1 Technology Initiative that we have been implementing at Muir Lake School. We are in year one of our three year plan to see all of our students in Learning Communities 4-9...
View ArticleThe Power Of Video In Learning Communities
I had an interesting experience the other day… I attended my first ever parent/teacher interview as a dad. #nedaviahjael on Instagram My daughter is in kindergarten in the same division in which I...
View ArticleBuilding 1-to-1 Learning Communities
On February 25, 2013 I had the opportunity to present our 1-to-1 technology initiative journey thus far at Muir Lake School at the Google Apps For Education Alberta Summit. It was great to present...
View ArticleWhat’s The Big Deal With 1 to 1?
I don’t understand why creating learning communities in our classrooms where our students have access to their own device is a big deal. Why is this not the norm? Nobody makes a big deal about learning...
View ArticleInnovation Takes Time
I started this school year by participating in Educator’s Innovation Day. The day was dedicated for educators to work individually or in groups on anything they wanted to work on around the theme of...
View ArticleConnections
Originally posted on Opening Doors and Turning On Lights:? I owe so much to the people I have connected with. I am sure you feel the same way. Whether face to face or virtually, I have been able to...
View ArticleFear Inhibits Progress
I recently had the opportunity to present at the Alberta Google Summit. I chose to share a little bit of our 1-to-1 journey at Muir Lake School and how teaching and learning is transforming in this...
View ArticleDriven By Passion
On Instagram the other day, my friend @samueldueth shared this post: This really struck a cord with me. I think this short statement is profoundly true. It is always easier to do the bare minimum. It...
View ArticleBuilding Resilience In Kids
Conversation starters that build resilience in kids in the midst of challenging circumstances. Continue reading →
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