Cohort 21 | Jennifer Weening | Activity https://cohort21.com/members/jweening/activity/ Activity feed for Jennifer Weening. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:32:53 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-CA 30 hourly 2 12a7f2598ad2e48a0f9ce594c2822332 Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/estherlee/2021/04/12/breakingsilence/#comment-73 Fri, 30 Apr 2021 16:47:55 -0400 Esther, thank you for sharing this. Even the writing and publishing of this post is an act of bravery and vulnerability. I’m so sorry for what you have and continue to experience and feel as an Asian Canadian witnessing this recent violence and hatred. But your words are powerful (I got goosebumps) and courageous – thank you.

In reply to - Esther Lee wrote a new post on the site Esther Lee Han describes the collective feelings of bitterness, grief and shame that Korean nationals harbour as a result of their long history with colonialism. It is so […] ]]> 2f78cca1358b866f84c02425d5ca587b Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/allisoncampbellrogers/2020/10/24/reflections-of-a-teacher-mom-on-my-new-hyflex-life/#comment-86 Fri, 20 Nov 2020 14:56:14 -0500 Thank you for sharing this, Allison! You’re right that we often keep our personal lives away from this blogging space but you so beautifully reflected on the connection between the two. Thank you, as well, for the focus on connection. One of the most memorable novels I read as part of my English degree was A Passage to India by E.M. Forster, and…Read more

In reply to - Allison Campbell-Rogers wrote a new post on the site Allison Campbell Rogers This blog has always been a professional reflection space for me, but as I look back on the last seven months one of the biggest changes […] ]]> 8ab40b5db11e150830f8dcf3a4909e91 Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/kathrynobrien/2020/10/25/getting-rid-of-shoulds/#comment-7 Wed, 18 Nov 2020 18:22:21 -0500 Thank you for sharing this, Kathryn! Like so many others, it was important to hear.
Jen

In reply to - Kathryn O'Brien wrote a new post on the site Kathryn O'Brien I should read that article on hybrid learning. I should sign up for the PD on using Google Meets. I should talk more to my at-home learners. I should […] ]]> 8fa4b897d2f1aa8cdd989e96845a1d25 Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/hollyjepson-fekete/2020/10/29/3-lessons-to-relearn-this-year/#comment-18 Fri, 06 Nov 2020 12:55:23 -0500 Thank you for sharing this honest post, Holly! I think you nailed so many of the key things right on the head with this. The kids really are just so happy to be together again, and less *is* more. I love how you got the remote students to be more engaged in your review Quizlet – that is something that I struggle with — making sure those at home…Read more

In reply to - Holly Jepson-Fekete wrote a new post on the site Holly Jepson-Fekete To say this year has been a challenge would be an understatement. Juggling students moving from in person to remote, adapting to a whole new […] ]]> 55f9d53f208cfa135de9ee36c8f31b06 Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/nicolebrooksbank/2020/10/20/information-overload/#comment-46 Tue, 03 Nov 2020 20:41:02 -0500 @nbrooksbank what a huge shift this must be for you! And of all the times to make a move like this! I hope that you are managing the massive workload that comes with teaching something brand new.
My best assessment advice is this: focus on the feedback that happens BEFORE you have to assign a grade, rather than the feedback that happens after.…Read more

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 […] ]]> f87f44737cd9ab05b0b4736fb1f2906b Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/michaelmoore/2020/10/29/better-balance-through-disc-golf/#comment-174 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 17:12:44 -0400 Thanks for sharing this, Mike! It’s so hard when you feel like if you don’t do the work in the evenings/weekends, it’s just you who suffers by feeling like a failure when you get to class. Can self-care ever look like always having to do the best possible job at work, I wonder? I’m so glad to hear that you’ve found something to take your mind away…Read more

In reply to - Michael Moore wrote a new post on the site Michael Moore   I was burnt out last spring. No matter what I did, work followed me everywhere I went and was always on my mind. I couldn’t escape it. I knew what I […] ]]> 67ae485f60598fc6281e2fd727f75ada Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/robingarand/2020/10/30/spooky-video-game-design/#comment-42 Fri, 30 Oct 2020 16:49:29 -0400 Thank you so much for sharing about this software, Robin! I am new to and feel uncomfortable with the coding world, though I’m very comfortable with tech, but I’m so intrigued by this! You make it seem so doable.
– Jen

In reply to - Robin Garand wrote a new post on the site Making Messes that Matter Welcome back to Messy STEM! This week I will be continuing my coding theme and focusing on designing video games. The software I use for this is […] ]]> 408b0f83b9061363c1f6ccd5401408ad Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/brandonblack/2020/10/03/finding-purpose-after-7-months-of-loss/#comment-107 Thu, 22 Oct 2020 21:29:53 -0400 Thank you for sharing this and for so eloquently capturing these feelings of loss. I appreciate your writing.
– Jen

In reply to - bblack wrote a new post on the site Brandon Black It’s been almost 7 months since my last blog and my last Twitter post: 7 months of what seems like perpetual loss. If you haven’t been paying attention, let me giv […] ]]> fdc05a3c06fabcccdd6c2cdd45831481 Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/lauraross/2020/10/15/during-a-pandemic-sometimes-store-bought-is-the-best-option/#comment-66 Wed, 21 Oct 2020 19:59:15 -0400 Welcome back, Laura! I am in a similar boat – was on mat leave during first lockdown and am back to work now doing the hybrid teaching thing. I am looking forward to following your blog and learning from you about the things that are working!
And it sounds like you already have somewhat, but go ahead and release ALLLLL that mommy guilt. It’s so…Read more

In reply to - Laura Ross wrote a new post on the site Laura Ross Back at the end of March, I got in touch with @gnichols about being a part of Cohort21 after a 3 year gap.  I wanted to become involved again after the […] ]]> 4868dcbb660d5125a25b59e579e475de Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/derekdoucet/2020/10/19/under-construction-and-making-lemonade/#comment-584 Wed, 21 Oct 2020 16:52:00 -0400 Welcome back @ddoucet! It’s great to hear about how you are structuring your classes. I thought concurrent hybrid teaching was tough, but throw in a different time zone and I don’t even know how I would manage! I definitely find that the second device is key to doing the concurrent lessons — I usually carry around my iPad (connected to the Meet…Read more

In reply to - Derek Doucet wrote a new post on the site Derek Doucet It’s time to dust off this old blog and get some ideas flowing again. When I think about all that has happened since my last blog, it kind of blows my mind. I […] ]]> 07cc2c1894d31bd973eab772beaca1b6 Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/jenniferbairos/2020/10/17/whenignoranceisbliss/#comment-97 Mon, 19 Oct 2020 20:39:43 -0400 Oh my goodness, Jen, this is so true! I think I saw that same tweet and had the same reaction. Your perspective is so valuable and appreciated, and your final thought is dead on — although as experienced teachers we might know how to do things better in better circumstances, at least we can trust our experience, professionalism, and judgment to…Read more

In reply to - Jennifer Bairos wrote a new post on the site Jennifer Bairos Throughout the summer, I saw a few variations of the tweet, “This coming September, we are all first-year teachers.” I love the sentiment behind […] ]]> 78b8366902963c7f13eb3f6b7ef93ba4 Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/wendydarby/2019/09/30/welcome-to-your-new/#comment-53 Mon, 13 Jan 2020 18:13:39 -0500 @wdarby – so great to see that you’re back this year, and I’m so glad to hear that you’re settling in nicely at LCS. I had tried to message you near the end of last year on Twitter but you don’t follow me back so I wasn’t able to! (@jenweening in case you want to!)
Anyway, I’m sorry that I’ll be missing you this year but Cohort21 is so lucky to…Read more

In reply to - Wendy Darby wrote a new post on the site Wendy Darby Here we are at the beginning of it all. It’s exciting and terrifying all at once. We will feel stress, resilience, heartbreak, and triumphs. That’s how I […] ]]> feed4d407574476abd0858269f5b35fa Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/andrewpetrolito/2019/04/10/understanding-why-the-process-is-important-creating-a-meaningful-product/#comment-28 Thu, 21 Nov 2019 16:59:59 -0500 @apetrolito – This is certainly a journey that I can relate to! The examples that you provided felt close to home. One thing that I struggle with is how to respond to students who don’t want your feedback during the process. If they say “nah, I’m good” or just avoid you all together, how much do I need to push in order to feel like I’m doing my…Read more

In reply to - Andrew Petrolito wrote a new post on the site Andrew Petrolito   I have been very focused and deliberate with my assignments this year. I have focused on quality rather than quantity. Hoping to allow students […] ]]> b014062b716b4a36e5a6e7634413005b Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/jessicasheppard/2019/10/12/sub-2-closing-the-praxis-gap/#comment-21 Fri, 18 Oct 2019 14:39:25 -0400 If this is the first ever C21 blog post with a Mighty Ducks reference then I feel like I have failed. “Did you guys really QUACK at the principal??”
Let me throw my props out to @jsheppard as well for a wonderful post. Lucky to know you, girl!

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 […] ]]> e6b38f412c43f61df16273345ffa2a5a Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/ericdaigle/2019/09/23/lets-put-education-in-its-place/#comment-73 Fri, 04 Oct 2019 01:17:22 -0400 @edaigle – this is incredible. I am in awe of this unbelievable thing that you’ve begun and of the leap of faith that you took to take this huge risk. You are a marvel, and I can’t wait to continue to follow your and SITE’s journey. Congratulations!
Jen

In reply to - Eric Daigle wrote a new post on the site Poet of Pedagogy Place-based Education and the Montessori Method combine to create a new micro-school for adolescents capable of saving humanity. (12 min. read)   We […] ]]> b4212abab5526abbdc3a9023a8ccb4a4 Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/wendydarby/2018/11/15/rare-species-update-the-librarian-adapts-to-her-new-natural-habitat/#comment-20 Tue, 01 Oct 2019 02:28:42 -0400 @wdarby I am so happy to hear about the shift you’re starting to feel in your library. As small as the changes might feel to you, when you are seeing them every day, one of those small changes might make a world of difference to one of your students. And it sounds like they already are!
So many great possibilities for focusing your action plan.…Read more

In reply to - Wendy Darby wrote a new post on the site Wendy Darby Today’s library. Close your eyes. What do you see? Learning Commons? Low shelves? High shelves? Students talking and collaborating? A “SHHHHHH” sign posted […] ]]> 57e22e54bde08f16b6ff5f256dea77c3 Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/jessicasheppard/2019/09/08/hello-world/#comment-3 Mon, 23 Sep 2019 23:43:32 -0400 Welcome to C21, @jsheppard! So glad you’re here and I look forward to following your journey this year!

In reply to - Jess Sheppard wrote a new post on the site Jess Sheppard Welcome to your Cohort 21 Blog. This journal is an integral part of your Cohort 21 experience. Here you will reflect, share , collaborate  and converse as […] ]]> 1ee0ed3df545c771311edee4afcb8450 Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/hannahfransen/2019/09/08/hello-world/#comment-2 Tue, 17 Sep 2019 13:09:21 -0400 So glad you’re here, @hfransen, and if this blog post is a sign of the things to come, I can’t wait to keep following your journey this year, even when we’re not deskmates anymore. 🙂

In reply to - Hannah Fransen wrote a new post on the site Hannah Fransen Welcome to you Cohort 21 Blog. This journal is an integral part of your Cohort 21 experience. Here you will reflect, share , collaborate  and converse as […] ]]> 133911065afa3e177891f269c2c6435f Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/nicolebrooksbank/2019/09/09/the-start-of-c21-season-8/#comment-37 Tue, 17 Sep 2019 12:08:53 -0400 Welcome back, Nicole! All the best with the return to work with a little one. I know that last year for me, doing all of that – work, mothering, and C21 coaching – it was a lot. But your energy and enthusiasm will make all the difference. Can’t wait to catch up on what you’ve been doing!

In reply to - Nicole Brooksbank wrote a new post on the site Nicole Brooksbank My last C21 post ended with a picture of a baby ultrasound and me writing, “It’s hard to put these initiatives on hold, but I know they’ll be waiti […] ]]> 8386941fb26b3dad0f5a1c5da7680f00 Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/jenniferweening/2019/07/16/my-go-to-tools-for-building-and-maintaining-my-pln/#comment-198 Wed, 21 Aug 2019 16:34:28 -0400 Hey @bhurley –

Thanks for the comment! Sorry for the delayed reply – for some reason the notification about your comment went into my Spam folder. You ask some really great questions for which I don’t really have great answers! I certainly believe that there is a need for the kind of collaboration that you mention, though we don’t currently have…Read more

In reply to - Jennifer Weening wrote a new post on the site Jennifer Weening I wrote this reflection on the value of PLNs for my AQ course, but my blog seemed like an ideal place to cross-post it given the content. I already […] ]]> 9a00bbf161c0135d46c7648d9b421c2e Jennifer Weening wrote a new post on the site Jennifer Weening https://cohort21.com/jenniferweening/?p=290 Wed, 31 Jul 2019 16:49:07 -0400 As I wrap up the final module of my summer AQ, Integration of Information and Computer Technology in Instruction, Part 2, I am prompted to reflect on my learning. And what better place than a blog for doing […]

]]> e902194e119cdd406b504f6fb6961788 Jennifer Weening wrote a new post on the site Jennifer Weening https://cohort21.com/jenniferweening/?p=287 Tue, 16 Jul 2019 20:06:36 -0400 I wrote this reflection on the value of PLNs for my AQ course, but my blog seemed like an ideal place to cross-post it given the content.

I already have a fairly well-established PLN, and I can pretty […]

]]> 966d5af473eaffc66069115f729671f3 Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/jenniferweening/2019/07/03/ipads-vs-laptops-the-showdown/#comment-196 Thu, 04 Jul 2019 18:02:23 -0400 Thanks for your comment, @acaplan! You make a great point about not forgetting about that age old technology… paper and pencil. Depending on the situation, it can certainly still be the best tool! Thanks for dropping by – hope you’re enjoying your summer!

In reply to - Jennifer Weening wrote a new post on the site Jennifer Weening N.B: I am currently enrolled in (and neck-deep in course content for) a summer AQ course on “Integration of Information and Computer Technology in […] ]]> 4dee87d4335c4b7edb2865415e2dd10c Jennifer Weening wrote a new post on the site Jennifer Weening https://cohort21.com/jenniferweening/?p=281 Wed, 03 Jul 2019 18:19:25 -0400 N.B: I am currently enrolled in (and neck-deep in course content for) a summer AQ course on “Integration of Information and Computer Technology in Instruction, Part 2” and decided to post one of my assignments […]

]]> caa3b471c7873a9575163c6528bc0948 Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/larajensen/2019/04/12/back-burner-or-front/#comment-112 Wed, 01 May 2019 19:09:57 -0400 @ljensen – I love that your anticipated action plan did not at all end up being what your focus was this year. I can relate!
I am also super interested in the content of your AP. As newly minted tech integrator, I too am becoming concerned with the level of distraction that our student devices are causing. I’m curious about your school’s…Read more

In reply to - Lara Jensen wrote a new post on the site Learning by Reflecting on Experiences Photo by @nickkarvounis on Unsplash   Sometimes, you just have to stop and adjust your focus. I really wanted to […] ]]> f9564460f98d03122b077cf9e9bb1dd8 Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/jenniferweening/2019/04/12/stumbling-toward-my-question-finally/#comment-191 Mon, 15 Apr 2019 11:48:51 -0400 Thanks for your comment @lfarooq! The more I talk about this struggle, the more I hear resounding “yes” from seemingly everyone! It was great to see you on Friday and I look forward to continuing to learn from you through your blog.

In reply to - Jennifer Weening wrote a new post on the site Jennifer Weening The brilliant @gnichols and @jmedved have often said that sometimes just getting yourself in front of the right question can be the work of an entire […] ]]> ff511b988c439a6c9c41917efd4f1966 Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/jenniferweening/2019/04/12/stumbling-toward-my-question-finally/#comment-189 Sat, 13 Apr 2019 18:18:26 -0400 Thank you @tjagdeo! Will you be willing to be interviewed (maybe with your daughter?) for my documentary?? 🙂

In reply to - Jennifer Weening wrote a new post on the site Jennifer Weening The brilliant @gnichols and @jmedved have often said that sometimes just getting yourself in front of the right question can be the work of an entire […] ]]> 8909e79b5a176afe7eb78d9d628ea933 Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/jenniferweening/2019/04/12/stumbling-toward-my-question-finally/#comment-188 Sat, 13 Apr 2019 18:17:23 -0400 Thank you for everything this year, @lbettencourt! I wouldn’t have landed on this Q without your help! I’m excited to see where it goes!

In reply to - Jennifer Weening wrote a new post on the site Jennifer Weening The brilliant @gnichols and @jmedved have often said that sometimes just getting yourself in front of the right question can be the work of an entire […] ]]> c792e65e1ad367fe1c0711d1070a482d Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/jenniferweening/2019/04/12/stumbling-toward-my-question-finally/#comment-187 Sat, 13 Apr 2019 18:16:41 -0400 Thanks for your comment @nbendle! I hope you’re settling in comfortably out there and it’s so nice to know that you’re still connected to this little corner of our world! 🙂

In reply to - Jennifer Weening wrote a new post on the site Jennifer Weening The brilliant @gnichols and @jmedved have often said that sometimes just getting yourself in front of the right question can be the work of an entire […] ]]> 812cd5dc9436776bcfed8eada581aac9 Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/jenniferweening/2019/04/12/stumbling-toward-my-question-finally/#comment-186 Sat, 13 Apr 2019 18:15:48 -0400 Thank you so much @lmitchell – it was great to see you yesterday. Thank you for your support! I would *love* to interview you for my documentary!!

In reply to - Jennifer Weening wrote a new post on the site Jennifer Weening The brilliant @gnichols and @jmedved have often said that sometimes just getting yourself in front of the right question can be the work of an entire […] ]]> 96bbcd835584d28d05ae90ffb55b64a9 Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/lisagrassa/2019/04/11/my-action-plan/#comment-10 Fri, 12 Apr 2019 10:54:09 -0400 Hey @lgrassa – don’t forget to set the sharing settings on your slide deck so that everyone with the link can view it!

I am not sure why but your blog is not letting me post a comment on your last post – #screenfreekindergarten. I just wanted to say how much I love that your school is doing that and I think that your research has real legs. I…Read more

In reply to - Lisa Grassa wrote a new post on the site Lisa Grassa ]]> bb5fb0a19479561f090ca167aff3c03b Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/hilaryprosser/2019/04/07/the-final-stop-or-is-it/#comment-19 Fri, 12 Apr 2019 03:09:59 -0400 Congratulations on taking some steps toward implementing your action plan. You’ll hear it a hundred times or more tomorrow, but this truly is the “end of the beginning”. You’ve got a question that you’ve already established is worth working towards, and your C21 family is always here for you as you keep implementing other small changes to continue…Read more

In reply to - Hilary Prosser wrote a new post on the site Hilary Prosser I feel like the time since our last F2F session has flown by and I can’t believe we are just a couple days away from our final meeting! During the […] ]]> 20875dae507522fe2b47ac717752da4a Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/andrewforti/2019/04/11/every-new-beginning-comes-from-some-other-beginnings-end/#comment-11 Fri, 12 Apr 2019 01:48:40 -0400 I would second everything that @mmoore said! (Except for the mathie part, because that is SO not me.) But even us coaches struggle with the feeling that we should have / could have done more. And you’ve just got your momentum going now.
If you haven’t already stumbled across it, check out Ed Hitchcock’s AP from the 2014-2015 Cohort. He focused…Read more

In reply to - Andrew Forti wrote a new post on the site Andrew Forti  The end of the beginning is bittersweet. I regret not getting more involved in twitter chats and blogging to immerse myself in the cohort e […] ]]> 2dff93b0a79cea6fa3adc997cdb9fcf2 Jennifer Weening wrote a new post on the site Jennifer Weening https://cohort21.com/jenniferweening/?p=279 Fri, 12 Apr 2019 01:06:18 -0400 The brilliant @gnichols and @jmedved have often said that sometimes just getting yourself in front of the right question can be the work of an entire season of Cohort 21. That’s where I’m at this year. Despite […]

]]> b7fefe8462c41bec67e31866acb73ad3 Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/wendydarby/2019/04/10/its-playoff-time/#comment-46 Fri, 12 Apr 2019 00:01:54 -0400 @wdarby – I’m so proud of the journey you’ve taken this year! You accomplished more in the library in one year than I did in five when I was in the same position!
But what is with this announcement snuck in at the end of your slide deck?? Where are you going??

In reply to - Wendy Darby wrote a new post on the site Wendy Darby The Pre-game Show: I conducted surveys to find out what the perception of the library was amongst faculty and students. As a good librarian, I read about […] ]]> ea27e78ab037c3a434af78f67b9b4d68 Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/lesliefarooq/2019/04/10/the-end-of-the-end-of-the-beginning-option-3/#comment-125 Thu, 11 Apr 2019 20:15:12 -0400 Wow, @lfarooq – you continue to blow my mind. Would it be weird for me to play this on repeat in my car on the drive home? Or maybe on the drive to HSC tomorrow… Hmmm…

This whole season, you’ve modeled the approach to learning that we all strive to instill in our students. Thank you for taking risks and trying new things. You’re an inspiration!

In reply to - Leslie Farooq wrote a new post on the site Leslie Farooq Continued from the middle of the end of the beginning. I’ve blathered on for long enough, and I did it so you know that this went wrong a lot before it […] ]]> 46e93096dd74d5de0175f7cfe2fa8882 Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/lesliefarooq/2019/04/09/the-beginning-of-the-end-of-the-beginning/#comment-124 Thu, 11 Apr 2019 20:11:16 -0400 Oh my gosh, @lfarooq – I’m so glad that I didn’t read this blog post right after it was posted because I wouldn’t be able to stand the suspense! Going to find the recording right.this.second!

In reply to - Leslie Farooq wrote a new post on the site Leslie Farooq Microsoft PowerPoint was first released in 1987 (Wikipedia, 2019a). The original slide deck software, PowerPoint revolutionized presentations everywhere, […] ]]> b4d7e76799df3c40af7e216ccc33be72 Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/kristenrichardson/2019/04/10/answering-a-question-with-a-new-question/#comment-21 Thu, 11 Apr 2019 16:41:47 -0400 @krichardson – Congratulations on what sounds like a truly successful “beginning” to your journey. It sounds like the small changes that you made in your classroom added up to be more than the sum of their parts. As @tjagdeo said, that sounnds like “teacher heaven”! I have been having an almost polar opposite experience in my class this year, and…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 […] ]]> f5aeaccf7390ce2d4140427c79d92cd0 Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/lauramustard/2019/04/02/feedback-loops-reflections-on-my-action-plan-story/#comment-63 Mon, 08 Apr 2019 13:59:53 -0400 @lmustard – You had a really important HMW question and it is clear that you have really used it to guide your library instruction this year. Your takeaways are gold, and your ideas for where to go next show how this year’s experience is informing future growth as well. Love the honesty in this post. Makes me wish I was back in the library so that…Read more

In reply to - Laura Mustard wrote a new post on the site Laura Mustard My Action Plan this year centred on some of the problems inherent in one-shot library instruction. To get a sense of what those are, please check out this […] ]]> e3768a4331948a9c5de388b1778742e5 Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/jenniferweening/2019/03/19/new-normal/#comment-181 Mon, 08 Apr 2019 12:25:50 -0400 Hey @acampbellrogers – thank you so much for your comment. I will definitely check out that podcast you mentioned. The show of support from the C21 peeps has been so amazing and is helping me understand that it’s okay not to be able to do it all!

In reply to - Jennifer Weening wrote a new post on the site Jennifer Weening Day 8 of March Break. Despite a massive list of “to do’s” and goals for this much-needed mid-year respite, I’ve only just begun to scratch a few things […] ]]> 2f2b2f880afb6e49147055155b1c631d Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/jenniferbairos/2019/04/03/interactive-oral-communication-in-the-fsl-classroom/#comment-72 Sun, 07 Apr 2019 17:35:14 -0400 @jbairos –

Your work this year in C21 has been incredible, and this reflection demonstrates the impact that your HMW question has had on your daily practice and on your students’ experiences in your classroom. Thank you for sharing about this language magician, Richard! I will be sharing this post with the French teachers at my school – thank…Read more

In reply to - Jennifer Bairos wrote a new post on the site Jennifer Bairos When I was reflecting on what I learned during Cohort 21 this year, the number 1 answer I have is that I learned so much about interactive oral […] ]]> 68d8267e7dba977260603fad7a515b9d Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/lisabettencourt/2019/04/02/jaspers-first-visit-to-the-hospital-by-art-kids-for-kids/#comment-43 Sun, 07 Apr 2019 14:02:51 -0400 @lbettencourt – This is an incredible achievement. I am so inspired by the work that you did with these students to create an authentic product through the design thinking process – a product that will actually make a difference and an impact in people’s lives. I can only hope that one day I can create a similar experience for my students. I can’t…Read more

In reply to - Lisa Bettencourt wrote a new post on the site 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 […] ]]> 208c1a1ee9f0adc469b22b26896c7b4f Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/corinnegazet/2018/12/03/be-ready-be-in-the-mood-and-lets-have-fun/#comment-14 Sat, 30 Mar 2019 19:54:48 -0400 @cgazet – ça me semble incroyable que tu écris tous tes articles de blog doublement – en français et en anglais! Wow.
J’ai des défis semblables dans mon cours de technologie des communications, 11e année. Je le trouve vraiment frustrant que ça prend souvent 10 minutes pour les élèves de s’asseoir et commencer à travailler, même quand nous somm…Read more

In reply to - Corinne Gazet wrote a new post on the site Corinne Gazet Sois prêt, sois branché et prend du plaisir !        Nous ne sommes pas le début de l’année et pourtant, dernièrement, j’ai dû remettre en place  certaine […] ]]> 7779cc897b448594a29bea2860451b54 Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/erinimrie/2019/03/05/emotional-self-defence-an-introduction/#comment-3 Thu, 28 Mar 2019 13:31:57 -0400 @eimrie – this is such a wonderful example of how allowing your students to lead the way can lead to more authentic and rich conversations. Recently our school initiated “homeroom advisor mornings” – a 40-minute session about once a month, in addition to our ten minutes each morning, but I’ve been feeling like the structure of those mornings is…Read more

In reply to - Erin Imrie wrote a new post on the site Erin Imrie It’s been a real process trying to find balance between my professional goal, my everyday work commitments, and my mental health. But a few things recently came […] ]]> 442bc0a4456f50b67ad269e0cca9311f Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/jenniferweening/2019/03/19/new-normal/#comment-177 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 12:40:52 -0400 Thanks for this @edaigle. Love the Atlas reference. The support from this group is always so mind-blowing.
Jen

In reply to - Jennifer Weening wrote a new post on the site Jennifer Weening Day 8 of March Break. Despite a massive list of “to do’s” and goals for this much-needed mid-year respite, I’ve only just begun to scratch a few things […] ]]> 556aa1d5679fa117ec0c92ef7836be5c Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/jenniferweening/2019/03/19/new-normal/#comment-176 Wed, 27 Mar 2019 12:39:41 -0400 Thanks @amacrae – it’s good to hear that superstars like you sometimes feel this way too! Thank you so much for sharing that video – now I’m starting my morning with tears (the good kind!) and lots to think about.
Jen

In reply to - Jennifer Weening wrote a new post on the site Jennifer Weening Day 8 of March Break. Despite a massive list of “to do’s” and goals for this much-needed mid-year respite, I’ve only just begun to scratch a few things […] ]]> 186877d66a1038e8178875535b91c198 Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/jenniferbairos/2019/03/23/where-ive-come-from-and-where-im-going-next/#comment-59 Tue, 26 Mar 2019 18:30:28 -0400 @jbairos – I haven’t commented often on your blogs but know that they have all been read and appreciated! This is a great summary of your journey so far and it looks like you have clearly embraced the idea of the 4th F2F representing only the end of the beginning. Although I’m not responsible for the “hiring”, I’d say you’d make an excellent C21…Read more

In reply to - Jennifer Bairos wrote a new post on the site Jennifer Bairos It feels strange to reflect on the end of Cohort 21 while I am on March Break and still feel squarely in the middle of my action plan; however, the […] ]]> 3754f55909ae3cbd008a858b3f2dd0be Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/ericdaigle/2019/03/25/education-is-like-the-car/#comment-68 Mon, 25 Mar 2019 17:18:58 -0400 Such a great perspective, @edaigle – thank you for putting in that way. I tend to embrace these changes but I know that not everyone does, and who knows whether I’ll still be enthusiastic for them when I’m in the second half of my career. But you framed it really nicely and I know that I, for one, would not want to go back to a time before seat warmers! 🙂

In reply to - Eric Daigle wrote a new post on the site Poet of Pedagogy One of the most common criticisms we hear from teachers is usually voiced at the time they are being confronted with yet another change to their […] ]]> 8bb64fcab40dc2400619f9b49ea0d616 Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/julianaagostino/2019/03/21/can-we-teach-empathy/#comment-14 Fri, 22 Mar 2019 16:02:11 -0400 @jagostino –
This is a wonderful post that explores honestly some feelings that I think many of us experience. I know for me it was good to hear you say those things, as I often read peoples’ blogs and think, “wow, students at that school must be so much more ‘x’ than those at mine!”
I love your ideas for embedding empathy into your science…Read more

In reply to - Juliana Agostino wrote a new post on the site Juliana Agostino When I left for the March break I was feeling rather down. Certain events had happened between some students at school that were making me feel […] ]]> fbfeac77450af7810aa3c96f4b0dd791 Jennifer Weening posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/jenniferbairos/2019/03/03/i-feel-like-my-teaching-life-is-a-hot-mess-right-now-but-i-kind-of-love-it/#comment-52 Thu, 21 Mar 2019 21:41:36 -0400 Such a great post, @jbairos! It sounds like you’re doing amazing work in your classroom, modeling exactly what we want our students to be doing: being willing not to be perfect but try new things, challenge themselves, and be okay with things going wrong. You’re setting an amazing example for them, and for your Cohort21 colleagues (like me!)

Jen

In reply to - Jennifer Bairos wrote a new post on the site Jennifer Bairos If my professional learning has done anything this year, it has turned me into a hot mess. A good hot mess. But a hot mess just the same. Last year I […] ]]>