Cohort 21 | Elissa Gelleny | Mentions https://cohort21.com/members/egelleny/activity/mentions/ Activity feed mentioning Elissa Gelleny. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:13:21 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-CA 30 hourly 2 fbc667a11f5bff8ba1dedc212ef2616e Robin Garand posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/shaunamartini/2022/11/22/how-might-we/#comment-8 Wed, 23 Nov 2022 12:57:42 -0500 Hi Shauna, this is a great idea and an important concept! I wonder if you have ever heard of the Pineapple chart? It’s another great way to showcase not only what you know, but maybe also what other teachers are trying or using and want to share. Here is an article on it if you would like to check it out!
Also, @egelleny is an amazing resource…Read more

In reply to - Shauna Martini wrote a new post on the site Shauna Martini How might we educate teachers in technology based activities/tools? When thinking about this ‘how might we’ question, the first thing that comes to mind […] ]]> 89b59e7b10b9b2fd643b2468830dd6e6 Robin Garand posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/scottramkissoon/2022/09/30/what-is-going-well/#comment-2 Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:43:11 -0500 Hi Scott, you and I are going to have so much to talk about this Saturday! You and I seem to be on a similar path in our How Might We questions, and I would love to share some of what I have found. I think it’s important that you have already considered multiple factors such as parent buy-in and ways to fully incorporate STEAM as it can often feel…Read more

In reply to - Scott Ramkissoon wrote a new post on the site Scott Ramkissoon For a few years, the concept of Cohort 21 has intrigued me.  Meeting with colleagues from different schools who are passionate about implementing […] ]]> 4a2f6e0e869f2bc020bec39ea318ab56 Garth Nichols posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/nicolebrooksbank/2020/10/20/information-overload/#comment-47 Thu, 22 Oct 2020 19:54:05 -0400 Really like this, Nicole! Some recommendations is to lean WAY into the cohort too. Go back through our archives that @egelleny created on our site and you can cross reference schools and people for their actions plans 🙂

In reply to - Nicole Brooksbank wrote a new post on the site Nicole Brooksbank Information overload has never been greater. Teachers are online looking for resources to support their student learning more than ever. We have […] ]]> 597eb28e0b40d01f4d74df0cdcb699a5 Garth Nichols posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/erinpaul/2019/11/04/power-of-three-primary-music-assessment/#comment-3 Mon, 11 Nov 2019 15:42:06 -0500 This is great progress Erin! Way to step into your “learning zone”! I really liked reading that you are working with your Director of T & L. There have been many of us exploring the use of digital portfolios throughout the Cohort. I recommend connecting with @egelleny who can help you find some alum’ to connect with.

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In reply to - Erin Paul wrote a new post on the site Erin Paul I decided to focus on the area of assessment in primary general music classes.  This has always made me uncomfortable; who wants to cripple a child with judgement […] ]]> 14a5bc8a8ec71c5ff0f5e664081a6e9e Garth Nichols posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/brandonblack/2019/10/15/finding-my-focus/#comment-8 Wed, 16 Oct 2019 12:35:19 -0400 Brandon,

What a great reflection on assessment – sustainability is something that has been explored in the past. I encourage you to check out or get in touch with @brenthurley and @danielleganley who are gurus of assessment and their action plans are amazing – and still on-the-go! If you need support @egelleny can help you get in…Read more

In reply to - bblack wrote a new post on the site Brandon Black Imagine this: you go to your first Cohort 21 session and leave buzzing. After a week back in the classroom, you begin to get bogged down by the day-to-day minutia […] ]]> ce104381d96e43755a9d4881241fa6da Justin Medved posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/jessicasheppard/2019/10/12/sub-2-closing-the-praxis-gap/#comment-11 Mon, 14 Oct 2019 14:56:26 -0400 Happy Thanksgiving Jess and everyone called out bellow.
I’m thankful for a lot these day at right now i’m thankful for this post and that we have created a community and platform where leaders like @jsheppard are able to express their perspectives and views on education for the betterment and benefit of everyone. I just finished watching Eliud…Read more

In reply to - Jess Sheppard wrote a new post on the site Jess Sheppard At ~04:15 EST on Saturday, 12 October, Eliud Kipchoge crossed the finish line of the Ineos 1:59 challenge in Vienna, having completed a marathon […] ]]> d61656713a9e90db6d841f4f7ec4381c Justin Medved posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/samwelbourn/2019/04/12/design-thinking-for-clarity-and-self-innovation/#comment-44 Fri, 12 Apr 2019 03:38:46 -0400 @swelbourn Thank you!

Your words are food for the soul. It is these kinds of reflections that make the coaches and facilitators within C21 keep coming back. This post was pure courage. I am so glad this professional learning experience resonated with you. Your positivity was felt in your Action Group and anyone who you came into contact with.…Read more

In reply to - Sam Welbourn wrote a new post on the site Sam Welbourn Recently, I sent my Head of School a note of thanks letting her know how grateful I am to have been given the opportunity to experience Cohort 21.  In it, […] ]]> b0654e92cd0dd59d54a0b970d5344195 Justin Medved posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/kristenrichardson/2019/04/10/answering-a-question-with-a-new-question/#comment-20 Thu, 11 Apr 2019 01:52:04 -0400 Wow! @krichardson Thank you for sharing your journey so eloquently. I love the tension you present. Research and instinct tell us that students thrive with choice but how much practice do they have navigating, absorbing and finally acting on it. My guess (and your gut confirms) that too much too soon can lead to challenges. It sounds like there is…Read more

In reply to - Kristen Richardson wrote a new post on the site Kristen Richardson As I am starting this post, I’m feeling a bit like a bad teacher. I’m sitting in class typing while everyone is working on group presentations, but […] ]]> 25ece3e4550468e5e94072743473e757 Justin Medved posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/jodyroberts/2018/11/19/thoughts-on-f2f-and-a-request/#comment-9 Mon, 19 Nov 2018 20:14:22 -0500 @jroberts This is AWESOME!!! @acampbellrogers and I were talking about the very same thing and I know she will want to weigh in here.

To your first question and insight (which is a great one BTW) is the extent to which we want everyone to experience the core elements of the DT cycle and leave with a plan. YES! we want everyone to use the room…Read more

In reply to - Jody Roberts wrote a new post on the site Jody Roberts I’m not sure if anyone else felt the same but my brain hurt after our meeting. It was exhausted. I thought I’d take a moment to reflect on some of the […] ]]> cce155d8fa85bdbab0bbeb28af5bc374 Justin Medved posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/allisonmacrae/2018/11/05/is-my-grading-supportive-of-learning/#comment-57 Tue, 06 Nov 2018 03:44:32 -0500 @amacrae I think this could not be a more timely conversation to be having with yourself as well those who share the same students as you. How we assess and communicate that process has far reaching impacts that go beyond telling the learning / growing story. Too much and too often can create a culture unto itself that can very quickly creep into…Read more

In reply to - Allison Macrae wrote a new post on the site Allison Macrae Before I begin, I need to admit that this post is inspired from the experiences I have had so far when wearing my “parenting” hat. As a passionate […] ]]> a6a946dc11bbf06cf5e9850e349069d4 Ashley Domina commented on the post, Slow down in teaching? Maybe, for real learning and growth, on the site Ashley Domina https://cohort21.com/ashleydomina/2018/01/12/slow-down-in-teaching-maybe-for-real-learning-and-growth/#comment-10 Fri, 19 Jan 2018 01:25:17 -0500 0381368b11e805fac588a49a59c32402 Justin Medved commented on the post, Spiraling into control (of research), on the site Jennifer Dykerman https://cohort21.com/jenniferdykerman/2017/12/19/80/#comment-17 Thu, 04 Jan 2018 14:23:25 -0500 6ab5e1965ecb18a68e8dfe71d5625fd7 Justin Medved commented on the post, I'm late to the party... but it's still worth going!, on the site Elissa Gelleny https://cohort21.com/elissagelleny/2017/11/18/im-late-to-the-party-but-its-still-worth-going/#comment-43 Sun, 19 Nov 2017 13:43:13 -0500 1718a8d27534101feeb08467628ff443 Justin Medved commented on the post, Let's Be Real, on the site Sacha Neesham https://cohort21.com/sachaneesham/2017/09/29/hello-world/#comment-2 Sat, 11 Nov 2017 23:55:13 -0500 725889b9dfc7ff7f898a629dbdf38c07 Justin Medved commented on the post, Let's Be Real, on the site Nathaniel Smart https://cohort21.com/nathanielsmart/2017/09/29/hello-world/#comment-2 Sat, 11 Nov 2017 23:54:24 -0500 f07e0642ae08fb90df78dd496648fd18 Justin Medved commented on the post, Let's Be Real, on the site Laure Kominar https://cohort21.com/laurekominar/2017/10/14/hello-world/#comment-2 Sat, 11 Nov 2017 23:53:01 -0500 99d3295e54ab06965a1fc586a9d924fa Justin Medved commented on the post, Let's Be Real, on the site Ashley Domina https://cohort21.com/ashleydomina/2017/09/29/hello-world/#comment-2 Sat, 11 Nov 2017 23:52:20 -0500 78aac522f18eddbb66f8d1908b5638bd Justin Medved commented on the post, Let's Be Real, on the site Leslie Leys https://cohort21.com/leslieleys/2017/09/29/hello-world/#comment-2 Sat, 11 Nov 2017 23:51:35 -0500 43e8d44cb4ffeaa7e32acf6fbc6bb00f Justin Medved commented on the post, Let's Be Real, on the site Keri Davis https://cohort21.com/keridavis/2017/09/29/hello-world/#comment-2 Sat, 11 Nov 2017 23:50:31 -0500 ce31c5465324da7d7c1727a538174b26 Justin Medved commented on the post, Let's Be Real, on the site Andrea Leacock https://cohort21.com/andrealeacock/2017/09/29/hello-world/#comment-2 Sat, 11 Nov 2017 23:49:03 -0500 193d75a6c42b945a39a05cc486f2bfcc Justin Medved commented on the post, Let's Be Real, on the site Isabella Brown https://cohort21.com/isabellabrown/2017/09/29/hello-world/#comment-4 Sat, 11 Nov 2017 23:48:11 -0500 14259925ea0c01cbe1a4ff77bfa574c0 Justin Medved posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/brenthurley/2016/11/07/does-choice-confidence/#comment-265 Tue, 08 Nov 2016 17:10:58 -0500 @brenthurley Thank you for opening up your rubrics to the world. Evaluation is the toughest part of our job and where teachers are most vulnerable to criticism. It takes self confidence and an passion for improvement to share in this way. Thank you for also modelling what we want all of this years cohort to do. Share, reflect and question.…Read more

In reply to - Brent Hurley wrote a new post on the site Brent Hurley Here’s a quick update to my last blog post (“You Can’t Handle The Truth”), where students in my grade 12 English class are working on a summative evaluation […] ]]> 7fafe8101de1391b17e4f5fa9206c95b Justin Medved posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/tanyacatallo/2016/04/14/cycles-of-collaboration-technology-enabled-learning-vc/#comment-18 Sun, 17 Apr 2016 00:09:30 -0400 Wow! Tanya. @gnichols and I often talk about “leading from the middle” and that is exactly what you are doing. I am so pleased you invited @lmcbeth to VC to share and help you shift the culture of your school. I know first hand how challenging starting a 1:1 programme can be. For many teachers is can be intimidating and stressful process and if…Read more

In reply to - Tanya Catallo wrote a new post on the site Tanya Catallo   Since putting together some preliminary ideas about my action plan, a lot has happened at VC. The outstanding @lmcbeth provided our staff with an a […] ]]> fec5bcc1157ada198ea3a1bf20ead746 Derek Doucet posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/tanyacatallo/2015/11/18/time-for-professional-development/#comment-8 Fri, 20 Nov 2015 04:27:28 -0500 Hey Tanya, it’s so great to have that continuity from @egelleny and other C21 members from your school! It’s the power of bringing back, and it’s what gets others excited about the possibilities.
We have several Diigo groups at my school – some are used better than others but we also have our own #hashtag – #LCSLearns, as does #BVGLearns,…Read more

In reply to - Tanya Catallo wrote a new post on the site Tanya Catallo  Making Time to Reflect on Practice This past week, the wonderful and super talented Elissa Gelleny, extended the professional development she had […] ]]> 503ca41557a9e05e1d58f5a068eca9ed Leslie McBeth posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/lesliemcbeth/2015/03/04/bring-it-back-design-thinking-teacher-growth/#comment-143 Thu, 19 Mar 2015 01:59:20 -0400 Hey @egelleny, thanks so much for the comment and the ideas for how to implement this with my colleagues. What was the PD activity that you did with your staff? We should definitely arrange that hangout soon. I’ll put out a call on Twitter and see if anyone else wants to join us. What days of the week are best for you?

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In reply to - Leslie McBeth wrote a new post on the site Leslie McBeth Over the past several months, I have been thinking and talking with colleagues about how I will “bring it back”. No, I don’t mean acid wash jeans or 80’s […] ]]>