Rethinking Learning for the 21st century

The mission of Cohort 21 is to build a community of passionate CIS Ontario educators who are interested in refining and redesigning their practice through the exploration of new pedagogies, ideas, and tools.

Your First Step

Registration for Cohort 21 opens in May. CIS Ontario Schools can submit educators from any division, department or role. The Cohort 21 experience runs from October to April. It is made up of four face to face sessions inter-connected by rich online discussion and supported by our passionate team of volunteer facilitators and coaches.

May - June

Building Community

The first face-to-face session is dedicated to building relationships. It is here that we setup the framework and mindset for the year. This session is also about professional learning networks and the tools that enable them. Participants walk away with a new toolkit and community with whom to connect, collaborate and learn.

October

Design Thinking

It is during the 2nd session that the “Action Plan” is launched and innovation begins. Through rich Design Thinking protocols participants are asked to think deeply about their practice and identify a challenge that needs addressing. The day concludes when everyone publishes their thinking to their Cohort 21 blog to allow for personalized feedback and support.

November

Innovation

Each year the third face-to-face session is focused on innovation. Cohort 21 has formed unique partnerships with many different start-ups and learning organizations. Throughout the day, members will hear from special guests, thought leaders and Cohort 21 alumni to help ignite inspiration and continue to support the Action Plan process.

January

The End of the Beginning

The final face-to-face session is a celebration of learning. Cohort members connect in small groups to share and reflect on their Action Plan journeys and commit to bringing their learning back to their own schools. The day ends just as the Cohort 21 experience began: with a commitment to the ongoing process of refining practice and exploring new pedagogies and tools.

April

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Urgent vs Important - Reflections on the return to school

Published 10/26/2024 in Melody Barclay
The Student Leadership Program at Montcrest School has largely been geared toward grade 7 and 8 students. Starting my new role as Student Leadership Coordinator,...
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C21 Season 13 - Urgent, Important & Meaningful!

Published 10/26/2024 in Savannah Barker
Urgent vs Important This year I've come back to Cohort 21 as a coach. I felt like the face-to-face sessions and this community helped to motivate...
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Urgent and Important reflections

Published 10/22/2024 in Tanja Ness
I am very excited and grateful to be a part of Cohort 21. Meeting all the participants at our face to face session was motivating...
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Is Gen AI in Education an urgent or important matter?

Published 10/9/2024 in Isabella Liu
Another year, another season of Cohort21. While this may be my third time  participating in the Design Thinking Process, I found myself excited to get my...
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Urgent vs Important - Reflections on the return to school

Published 10/6/2024 in Zohra Ladha
                                      Question 1: During the first face to...
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Urgent vs Important - Reflections on the return to school

Published 10/6/2024 in Aaron Mazurek
Question 1: During the first face to face we used the language of Urgent vs Important to help frame our thinking around our use of...
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Urgent and Important - Reflections

Published 10/5/2024 in Jackie Birch
I have been interested in joining Cohort 21 for a number of years. The buzz I've felt from others participating is palpable and exciting. Over...
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Mindfulness is Urgent and Important

Published 10/5/2024 in Bob Hayes
"Our being is the currency of our doing." This quote sums up why I consider my mental well-being as the most important and most urgent. How...
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My best learning experience

Published 10/5/2024 in Making Messes that Matter
Welcome to you Cohort 21 Blog. This journal is an integral part of your Cohort 21 experience. Here you will reflect, share , collaborate  and...
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Urgent vs Important - Reflections on the return to school

Published 10/5/2024 in Jennifer Chan
#1 ~ Kindergarten/Primary has always been a passion and their capabilities or capacity to learn and make sense of the world has always inspired me...
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Urgent vs Important - Reflections on the return to school

Published 10/5/2024 in Griffin Crimp
Question 1: During the first face to face we used the language of Urgent vs Important to help frame our thinking around our use of...
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Urgent vs Important - Reflections on the return to school

Published 10/5/2024 in Elena Favret
Question 1: During the first face to face we used the language of Urgent vs Important to help frame our thinking around our use of...
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Urgent vs Important - Reflections on the return to school

Published 10/5/2024 in Robyn Hahn
Question 1: I joined Cohort 21 because I was looking for a community to learn from and share with regarding a whole school initiative I would...
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Urgent vs Important - Reflections on the return to school

Published 10/5/2024 in Nelson Mugisha
Question 1: During the first face-to-face, we used the language of Urgent vs Important to help frame our thinking around our use of TIME. Reflect on why you joined Cohort...
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Urgent vs. Important - Reflecting as a coach this time!

Published 10/5/2024 in Denise Simpson
As I look back to by first post for Cohort 21 last September - I definitely find myself thinking differently about the "Urgent vs. Important"...
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Urgent vs Important - Reflections on the return to school

Published 10/5/2024 in Tanja Ness
Welcome to your first post!: Following each Cohort 21 Face to Face session, we will provide you with several questions to reflect on. By making...
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Urgent vs Important - Reflections on the return to school

Published 10/5/2024 in Allyn Whitehead
Question 1: During the first face to face we used the language of Urgent vs Important to help frame our thinking around our use of...
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Urgent vs Important - Reflections on the return to school

Published 10/5/2024 in Nicole Rotsaert
Welcome to your first post!: Following each Cohort 21 Face to Face session, we will provide you with several questions to reflect on. By making...
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Urgent vs Important - Reflections on the return to school

Published 10/5/2024 in Samantha Fleming
Welcome to your first post!: Following each Cohort 21 Face to Face session, we will provide you with several questions to reflect on. By making...
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The Uplift Collective – Day One Reflection

Published 10/5/2024 in Out of the Horseradish
Once again, there’s something so special about coming together with such a dedicated group of educators, all bringing their unique perspectives from various schools. Even...
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