Recently, two articles gleaned from my professional learning network confirmed what I wholeheartedly feel is the moral imperative of the 21st century educator (like we don't have a enough to worry about already): modelling the moral imperative. The focus of what teachers are responsible for (i.e. preparing their students for matriculation for the next grade) to … Continue reading Whatever Happened To The Moral Imperative? →

As I embarked upon my exciting journey as a new school leader early this year, I reread Carol Dweck's Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. For those unaware of how Dweck's ground-breaking approach to intelligence supports learning for all below is terrific infographic (courtesy of Nigel Holmes).Image courtesy of Nigel Holmes, 2015So...What does this mean for … Continue reading Of Two Minds: Why Mindset Is Everything for the Educator →

I have to say that it's been a while since I was so proud of a colleague for going out of their comfort zone and risking vulnerability in front of students. (It doesn't happen as much as it should.) As part of his professional learning plan, Mike, a twenty-five year veteran colleague, has been experimenting … Continue reading Flipped Classroom, Flipped Perspective →

As part of a staff professional development opportunity last week, our PD committee approached our technology guru, Lori Jones, to share her passion for inquiry-based student-led learning, and how she utilizes it in her technology classes.After a brief introduction to the MakeyMakey technology along with a video of her students embracing and actively creating and … Continue reading MaKeyMaKey: An Exercise In Emotional Intelligence? (Part I) →

Creativity is one of the goals of the Board of Trustees in School District 8. It is an important and necessary one, indeed. And yet I often struggle with cultivating and nurturing its presence in my life, my children's lives, and those of the students that I work with. I'm willing to bet that I … Continue reading Creativity: Stimulated →

All bookphiles know that smell. Antiquarian book stores are ripe with that odour. Here's what causes that smell (chemically speaking!)...

While reducing your digital footprint is more than reasonable, complete removal from the Internet is virtually all but impossible. We would be foolish to think otherwise. However, here's a great get started guide on "How to Disappear Online" courtesy of Who Is Hosting This?Courtesy: Who Is Hosting This?

Yep. It has been a while since I have posted anything on to blog. But educator extraordinaire David Wee's latest blog post is forcing me to reflect on my personal practice. Both at work and at home.Courtesy of David Wees 2014After posting this graphic to Google+ David received nearly 30 views in two hours. I also … Continue reading Why My PLN Is Priceless →

If it were just that easy...imagine the only skill you ever needed to learn was how to 'Google' to guarantee success in a post-secondary environment. Think about it. If only...Actually, that is what is really happening. Our graduates are returning to tell us that while the rigor and work ethic that we helped to instill … Continue reading Googling Does Not Make One Post-Secondary Prepared →