Year: 2014

We ask a lot of our students. I always seem to have big plans and ideas to make the experience of a project as meaningful as possible. On top of creating their program and their written report, wouldn’t it be great if the student spoke to an adult in their life who is interested in STEM and … Continue reading “Trying To Get The Most Out Of A Project With Google Classroom”

PhotoMath came out a few weeks ago and it has given me a lot to think about. It’s funny how a new technology can force you to look inward and re-evaluate what your role is as a Math teacher. My first thought was, of course, “How cool is this!”. An app that lets you take a picture of an equation, and … Continue reading “Technology and the Enduring Understandings of Algebra”

I don’t think I’ve ever been this happy to be awake early on a Saturday morning since I was 6 years old and watching Barney. The first cohort 21 face to face meeting has been a great experience. The tools I have been experimenting with today will allow me collaborate and share resources with educators around my city and … Continue reading “Getting Set Up for Cohort 21”

Welcome to Cohort 21. This is the first post on your new blog. This journal is an integral part of your Cohort 21 experience. Here you will reflect, share and collaborate as you move through the C21 learning cycle towards your action plan. Cohort 21 is a unique professional development opportunity open to CIS Ontario … Continue reading “Welcome to Cohort 21”