Technology in Education · Teaching Reflections

The Future is Here: AI Robotics; Data Mining and Analysis; Complex, Collaborative Problem Solving

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I recently attended the OCEdiscovery conference in Toronto, Ontario where I had the opportunity to attend as part of a Ministry of Education delegation.  This amazing conference brings together various aspects of innovation and entrepreneurship in Ontario. My job was to observe, and collaborate with colleagues from across the province, then report back to my school district about… Continue reading The Future is Here: AI Robotics; Data Mining and Analysis; Complex, Collaborative Problem Solving

OSSLT Student Feedback: What we can DO to Improve Their Experience and Scores
Literacy · Teaching Reflections · Teaching Topics/Activities · Topics for Parents and Students

OSSLT Student Feedback: What we can DO to Improve Their Experience and Scores

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If you regularly read @teacherevolution.me, you know that I’m all about student feedback. In my classroom, students share in decisions about content, assignments, organization, agenda etc. I’ve learned that to be a great teacher, I have to be a great listener – and that I have to cultivate and honour the student voice in my… Continue reading OSSLT Student Feedback: What we can DO to Improve Their Experience and Scores

The Importance of Teachable Moments
Teaching Reflections · Topics for Parents and Students

The Importance of Teachable Moments

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I’m swamped at work. So busy, in fact that I haven’t blogged in nearly a month, but somehow by the grace of God I’ve found 25 minutes to sit and write. My class agendas currently also feel this type of pressure.  I’m teaching multiple grade 10 English courses, so we are ramping up towards the… Continue reading The Importance of Teachable Moments

The Fallacy of De-Streaming as a Bandaid for Education in Ontario
Teaching Reflections · Teaching Topics/Activities · Topics for Parents and Students

The Fallacy of De-Streaming as a Bandaid for Education in Ontario

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Why is it that when questions of the efficacy of education, curriculum, student achievement, etc. arise in Ontario teachers are the last to be consulted (if at all)? One would think that perhaps, as sole providers of daily education to students we may (long shot) have some kind of idea about what is going on… Continue reading The Fallacy of De-Streaming as a Bandaid for Education in Ontario