Re-thinking learning for the 21st Century
Written by mramon
It’s loud. It’s full of energy. It can seem chaotic if you don’t understand it. That’s my grade 7 Language Arts Class. It was this class that I chose to work with for my Cohort21 Action Plan. My intentions were simple: to encourage more boys to read and for them to engage in a novel […]
Written by mramon
Ok, so I’ve been quite brutal at the blogging thing recently, but it finally floated to the top of the to-do list. So here’s what I’m working on. Ingredients 28 students (2 classes) with open minds 28 different novels of varying genres Various bits of EdTech in the form of blogs, software, etc. A […]
Written by mramon
“It is what you read when you don’t have to that determines what you will be when you can’t help it.” – Oscar Wilde Since I was little, I have enjoyed reading for reading’s sake. Reading literature has provided many things for me over the years: an escape, a challenge, a point of discussion, a […]
Written by mramon
Something in my brain went CLICK this week. I had an incredible professor during my undergrad at Trent University. Her class was THAT class. The one that attracts a standing-room only first day and a waiting list a mile long. She’s one of those people who seem to be able to seamlessly teach both her […]
Written by mramon
Yesterday’s first meeting of the third season of Cohort 21 was a very positive experience, overall. It’s always great to be reassured that no, you aren’t the only one out there doing this edtech stuff, and no, you aren’t crazy for thinking that it can be beneficial for the students in your care. The people were great. […]
Written by mramon
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 […]
