Re-thinking learning for the 21st Century
Written by Lisa Bettencourt
Distance learning highlighted the value of “Edutainment.” Last year, we as educators produced and live-streamed lessons with an audience to engage, versus a room of students to teach. There were plenty of challenges to overcome while teaching from home including a variety of learning environments, internet access/stability, different timezones, health/mental health concerns, and the list […]
Written by Lisa Bettencourt
Pandemic teaching has required a fine balance as we navigate our everyday needs and responsibilities. Time on screen needs to be used in a productive manner to minimize the impact on our bodies. So… How might we be more efficient in using our devices to maximize our productivity, while reducing our screen time? You […]
Written by Lisa Bettencourt
Future Mindsets We have a big job to do. Prepare students for the future that will bring a wave of change very quickly. Preparing them through a designer’s mindset will empower them to solve problems and make a difference. The classrooms of tomorrow aren’t bound by teachers but rather facilitated by lifelong learners who […]
Written by Lisa Bettencourt
“Please consider donating to print more copies of this book for children at CHEO–tinyurl.com/CHEOStorybook“ How might we engage students in real world opportunities that empower them to use their talents, skills and attributes to nurture connections and build community? A collaborative social innovation project developed by teachers, doctors and students: Ashbury College students launch […]
Written by Lisa Bettencourt
This is my “Post – it” Style Thought Blog: Credit: Doug Chayka Education’s future is with Google. Free education-based software offered internationally to schools that supports curriculum from K-12. Google is now building skill building lessons that you can launch from Google Classroom or by using a free code online. Applied Digital Skills: practical digital […]
Written by Lisa Bettencourt
A Key Performance Indicator (KPI) is a measurable value that demonstrates how effectively a company is at achieving key business objectives. Organizations use KPIs to evaluate their success at reaching targets. Teaching Class like Cohort21 While teaching Design Technology my co-teacher, Adam Drenth, and I had students state an intention/goal during the beginning of class to work […]
Written by Lisa Bettencourt
On Nov.4th, while attending my first Ottawa EdCamp, I walked into a “Twitter” session and received this advice: “Follow people that you don’t agree with to get out of your filter bubble.” Jeffrey Humphries encouraged me to seek out and find opposing points of view to propel my thinking in new directions. Just like you would study […]
Written by Lisa Bettencourt
Today we had a school fun run to kick off the long weekend and there were so many smiling faces. A new school year is well underway and it’s time that we take a minute to reflect and connect with those around us. As a technology coach, I am concerned with the screen time of […]
Written by Lisa Bettencourt
Inspirational! My first Google Summit was exciting, enlightening, eventful and inspiring. The two day adventure at Crescent School in Toronto began with a keynote presentation from Jeffery Heil on Technology, High Expectations and the Art of Relationships. Heil spoke so passionately about his students and the connections that he creates to channel positivity and affect change through advocacy. He showed […]
Written by Lisa Bettencourt
It’s wonderfully exciting to begin something new that allows you to explore creativity, technology, and pedagogy within a supportive community. @Cohort21 As a part of my action plan this year, I have explored the idea of a “cohort” like sharespace online. One of my professional goals is to create a collaborative website directory to allow teachers to […]
