Our ‘Studio School’ Vision (of sorts)

Three weeks ago a senior (see 'seasoned') teacher approached me about an idea: the creation of a social media and production program (an academy if you will) loosely based on the UK studio school model replete with project-based learning methodology operating within an existing timetable.Before thinking over the consequences and the mountain of work that … Continue reading Our ‘Studio School’ Vision (of sorts) →

PTS: A Small Group Making a Difference

Last week, MP for British Columbia Southern Interior, Mr. Alex Atamanenko, utilized his one minute Member's Statement to address the House of Commons, Parliament, and the people of Canada to let them know of the efforts of a small rural school's efforts to fight the good fight. Mr. Atamanenko boldly shared with us all the school … Continue reading PTS: A Small Group Making a Difference →

The (Real) Mission of (Teacher-) Librarians: Lankes

As another National School Library Day goes by, once again, Dr. David Lankes has inspired me on the real mission of our profession...Above my desk at school now hangs this part of his lecture: The mission of librarians, the missions of you, whether you hold a Masters degree or not, whether this is a part-time job … Continue reading The (Real) Mission of (Teacher-) Librarians: Lankes →

To Succeed or Not to Succeed: Are you a Monkey?

This was passed along by a colleague today...This appears, to me, to be an excellent representation reason why government exams (or any standardized tests for that matter) when administered for the sole purpose of fragmenting student populations are simply ineffectual and inaccurate gauges of student learning and abilities as well as pedagogy and teaching practices.Then … Continue reading To Succeed or Not to Succeed: Are you a Monkey? →

Nuances: Teaching in the 21st Century

Simply put, teaching in the twenty-first century is no longer about teaching. There is a very subtle yet ground-swelling (and essential) shift in paradigms. And the change involves a refocusing of our priorities and philosophy about 'teaching', 'learning', and 'education'.Clearly, the accumulation of information at the hands of teachers is no longer a given (or … Continue reading Nuances: Teaching in the 21st Century →

Provincial Learning Commons

BCERAC provincial learning commons will offer the features needed for students and teachers to access top quality digital content to support the curriculum and meet the needs of the 21st Century learner.Here's an eight minute video showing their vision for the future.But it is apparent that access to quality learning/teaching resources is not really the … Continue reading Provincial Learning Commons →