Teaching – Learning Is Social

Inquiring Into Coding

raccooncity December 19, 2016 Inquiring Into Coding2016-12-19T13:27:43+00:00 Teaching No Comment

In grade 4 we have been creating animations using Scratch Jr for the past 3 lessons. Day 1 I explained a little bit about start blocks, motion blocks, etc. and the students…

Learning to Comment on Blog Posts

raccooncity December 4, 2016 Learning to Comment on Blog Posts2016-12-04T23:14:19+00:00 Learning No Comment

For several weeks the grade 2 students have been writing their "Friday letters" and adding some Portfolio reflections as blog posts. The students now have the hang of uploading text…

University Lessons for the K-5 Classroom

raccooncity November 27, 2016 University Lessons for the K-5 Classroom2016-11-27T22:12:00+00:00 Teaching No Comment

I might be a Michael Wesch I have watched several of his videos and mentioned them in more than one blog post. I first came across him through ds106 back…

Professional Goal: take risks – fail – learn

raccooncity October 31, 2016 Professional Goal: take risks – fail – learn2016-10-31T13:54:38+00:00 Teaching No Comment

I was never a fan of SMART goals. 2013. Paula Naugle. CC-licensed (BY-NC-SA) via Accessed , 2016. The idea always sounded good but actually coming up with something each fall…

Blogs and Portfolios – for what purpose?

raccooncity October 16, 2016 Blogs and Portfolios – for what purpose?2016-10-16T22:50:49+00:00 No Comment

At school this year we are trialing several digital portfolio platforms with students to reflect on their learning: Teachers and students are very enthusiastic about being able to have documentation…

Transdisciplinary Teaching and Learning

raccooncity October 9, 2015 Transdisciplinary Teaching and Learning2015-11-08T13:59:52+00:00 Learning No Comment

Planning: Grade 1 students had been exploring how their choices can make an impact on relationships. This led to several classroom discussions about feelings and empathy. When I met with…

Time is a Gift

raccooncity October 6, 2015 Time is a Gift2015-10-06T19:55:57+00:00 Teaching No Comment

As a Technology Integrator, having the time to help teachers is invaluable. Officially, I have half a teaching load and when you look at my schedule it appears as though…

Technology as a Tool for Thinking

raccooncity October 2, 2015 Technology as a Tool for Thinking2015-10-02T23:07:14+00:00 Teaching No Comment

A grade 3 teacher invited me in to his class to help his students learn a Notability workflow and start to consider the different rights and related responsibilities we have.…

The Best Technology for Learning

raccooncity September 12, 2015 The Best Technology for Learning2015-09-13T10:33:21+00:00 Learning No Comment

I use technology for more of my day than I care to I use it for work, to get around, for entertainment and to keep in touch with friends. It…

Learning from Nick Hornby

raccooncity February 8, 2015 Learning from Nick Hornby2015-02-08T23:41:38+00:00 Teaching No Comment

A few nights ago I attended a special event at the TIFF Bell Lightbox: In Conversation Nick Hornby. I had never attended an author's event before and thoroughly enjoyed it!…

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