Cohort 21 | Lisa Bettencourt | Activity https://cohort21.com/members/lbettencourt/activity/ Activity feed for Lisa Bettencourt. Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:13:21 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-CA 30 hourly 2 beb416b54d5669657d99b1bfb0db89e4 Lisa Bettencourt posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/garethjones/2023/09/29/what-is-going-well/#comment-4 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:59:07 -0500 Great start Gareth! This concept seems to lean towards entrepreneurialism and the potential to even create a classroom/school currency. How to build in the value of money can be a challenging topic, but in what ways might you incorporate a system that would encourage students to work towards earning money and creating resilence through the…Read more

In reply to - Gareth Jones wrote a new post on the site Gareth Jones Urgent vs Important – Reflections on the return to school Cohort 21 came to me as a recommendation from colleagues of mine who had experienced this valuable […] ]]> 84a58e8b7010719e8add8dd564ebbdf8 Lisa Bettencourt posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/brettpineau/2023/04/20/final-blog-post/#comment-6 Fri, 21 Apr 2023 18:38:38 -0400 Great work Brett!
You showcase a wonderful exploration of your assessment journey as you question what are all the ways you can build resilience. The exploration of differentiation really allowed for discovery in a variety of strategies including deep learning through connections and conversations. “Working in passion will get you far” leads to…Read more

In reply to - Brett Pineau wrote a new post on the site Brett Pineau Final Blog Post  This Journey has been highlighted by many different events, activities and learning. This Blog post will do it’s best to create a broad […] […] ]]> f58b34666ddeb0a7325a3f6444e29c4a Lisa Bettencourt and Lindsay Lamont are now friends https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/12848/ Thu, 13 Jan 2022 17:57:55 -0500 0 7834de2765ce663cbec01627ef888728 Lisa Bettencourt and Amy Greig are now friends https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/12380/ Sat, 20 Nov 2021 15:13:55 -0500 0 69fb4afe84e308f325b0142a8d931f51 Lisa Bettencourt and Jeff Adams are now friends https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/12365/ Sat, 20 Nov 2021 13:08:47 -0500 0 d49eda739285cd178c46c4e2c38a09e9 Lisa Bettencourt and Laura Bargar are now friends https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/12356/ Fri, 19 Nov 2021 16:26:19 -0500 0 a804dbc4a0033444bb40521d99e4f187 Lisa Bettencourt and Adam Drenth are now friends https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/12326/ Thu, 18 Nov 2021 14:42:24 -0500 0 8260fa61f693695f2fa5315419896c5c Lisa Bettencourt and Han Chau are now friends https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/12322/ Thu, 18 Nov 2021 14:27:30 -0500 0 414909a650b30801d89e5f3fe4cb08a9 Lisa Bettencourt and Arielle Rosario are now friends https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/12320/ Thu, 18 Nov 2021 14:21:21 -0500 0 cb7a504f4f30fa9a2bac3e71c5a720bc Lisa Bettencourt posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/kathrynobrien/2021/10/26/not-urgent-but-really-important/#comment-20 Sun, 14 Nov 2021 21:22:06 -0500 Great blog Kathryn! I subscribe to Brene Brown’s podcast too. It’s wonderful to hear the affirmation to slow down. We are too often trying to be that “SuperTeacher” and going above and beyond to make an impact. Making the time to reflect, reset and rest is vital to our success. Identifying how we invest energy into our goals is a valuable practice…Read more

In reply to - Kathryn O'Brien wrote a new post on the site Kathryn O'Brien By this point, every school year, I find myself alone at my desk surrounded by empty Smarties boxes, glazed eyes and about forty tabs open on my screen. […] ]]> 27160544e48fc5ce0aa6ecf2ad1ec537 Lisa Bettencourt posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/robingarand/2021/10/26/sharing-some-successes-from-the-start-of-the-year-and-committing-to-a-goal/#comment-134 Thu, 11 Nov 2021 12:58:45 -0500 Congratulations on the new role Robin! It looks like you found TinkerCAD – so fun. We do the same starter projects; keychains, bookmarks, game pieces, stamps, cookie cutters, etc. The entertaining aspect is talking to students about what will require support for the 3D print, and how to resolve any design issues. The #failingforward part, is a…Read more

In reply to - Robin Garand wrote a new post on the site Making Messes that Matter I hope everyone has been having a good start to the year, it’s been a complete whirlwind for me but I wanted to take some time to reflect on some […] ]]> a8cf27f0e055aeae366aee343695e941 Lisa Bettencourt wrote a new post on the site Lisa Bettencourt https://cohort21.com/lisabettencourt/?p=394 Sun, 07 Nov 2021 17:30:40 -0500 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 […]

]]> a88e1aa68d842cc1fff48ee917f8396b Lisa Bettencourt posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/noelynselvanayagam/2021/04/29/leading-through-a-racial-crisis-takeaways-reflections/#comment-4 Sat, 01 May 2021 13:56:43 -0400 Amazing consolidation of ideas Noelyn. I find sketchnoting to be so powerful and engaging. This was a wonderful way to present your thinking and celebrate your discoveries this year. Way to go!

In reply to - Noelyn Selvanayagam wrote a new post on the site Noelyn Selvanayagam There is a lot more discussions and work that will need to take place in this space, but for now, here is a snapshot of my takeaways and next […] ]]> 807f9ae328cae5e18859d7da5a16241d Lisa Bettencourt posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/robingarand/2021/04/25/wait-what-where-did-the-year-go/#comment-77 Mon, 26 Apr 2021 12:56:27 -0400 Thank you again for meeting with me this morning.

I have been wanting to learn Unity too. I’ve been spending a lot of time in VR since last August playing Supernatural VR on Oculus. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHM_XuOUUxU

This experience of working out has really helped me to stay in shape, regain balance, stability, and control over…Read more

In reply to - Robin Garand wrote a new post on the site Making Messes that Matter As I’m sitting here working with @lbettencourt over zoom all i can think of is the 8 million things I need to do currently, from checking student […] ]]> ddb80b55a0f03d5fd45ff411f4859c93 Lisa Bettencourt wrote a new post on the site Lisa Bettencourt https://cohort21.com/lisabettencourt/?p=379 Sun, 25 Apr 2021 16:44:19 -0400 Getting ready for April 27th – The final face 2 face session
Getting ready for April 27th - The final face 2 face session

Dear Cohort 21 Members, We have just returned from the CIS Ontario Curriculum Leaders’ Conference where we presented on what […]

]]> 036ce0c026c1580c82c6500f59d4f877 Lisa Bettencourt posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/tracyfaucher/2020/11/20/my-leadership-crush-ted-lasso/#comment-19 Sat, 21 Nov 2020 17:10:02 -0500 Tracy!!!

From the Joey McIntyre reference, (I was more of a Jordan girl myself), to the football/soccer coaching glory of the script, to the most amazing sign above the door that is slightly crooked, I loved this show!

“Believe!” Against all odds, together we can do anything. A positive attitude and good intentions are great starting points,…Read more

In reply to - Tracy Faucher wrote a new post on the site Tracy Faucher I don’t know if you have watched the apple tv series, Ted lasso yet. I will try not to give too many spoiler alerts, but if you have not yet watched it is a […] ]]> a13ac66cf247477b9d8ee1da787b0217 Lisa Bettencourt posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/isabellaliu/2020/11/20/connections-building-relationships-in-a-hybrid-model/#comment-3 Sat, 21 Nov 2020 03:20:53 -0500 Great post Isabella! I think creating a shared class chat room is an excellent way to extend the conversation and allow for them to create community. The open forum for help allows the weight to be removed from you as the “expert” in the room and it encourages students to feel empowered to ask questions. It’s wonderful to see your teaching…Read more

In reply to - Isabella Liu wrote a new post on the site Isabella Liu Hybrid model refers to a blend of in-person and online learning. While some students have opted to learn completely online the hybrid model does have its […] ]]> c0eb10730bcd3c063263a1fa254b277a Lisa Bettencourt and Robert Porteous are now friends https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/11569/ Sat, 24 Oct 2020 16:48:52 -0400 0 13d6f77aa22c5a8acf647710884b8ae5 Lisa Bettencourt and Penny Senior are now friends https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/11477/ Tue, 13 Oct 2020 12:44:15 -0400 0 f147593395c6bcfb9b66b6f63f445ff7 Lisa Bettencourt and Robin Garand are now friends https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/11475/ Tue, 13 Oct 2020 01:54:39 -0400 0 cc4f6b749384c018bdf30e105472c7cc Lisa Bettencourt posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/nicolebrooksbank/2020/01/16/what-do-librarians-even-do/#comment-43 Wed, 22 Jan 2020 13:16:39 -0500 Great start Nicole. I was fortunate enough to attend a Tech. PD conference with our school’s librarians and it was fantastic. They were excited about all the same tech. tools and saw how they could be implement across every curriculum as they have a better pulse on the needs of the community. You are truly the rockstars of the school and it’s…Read more

In reply to - Nicole Brooksbank wrote a new post on the site Nicole Brooksbank This post is not complete! I started it back in November and still have lots of add. BUT – I wanted to put something out there and as @lbettencourt […] ]]> a822655dffb9c5424f632895d8fe91f5 Lisa Bettencourt wrote a new post on the site Lisa Bettencourt https://cohort21.com/lisabettencourt/?p=356 Thu, 10 Oct 2019 03:19:52 -0400  
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 […]

]]> fac6a13050138495e70a8a2a79dcd153 Lisa Bettencourt posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/anastasiacorbett/2019/10/09/a-moment-of-reflection/#comment-7 Thu, 10 Oct 2019 02:25:20 -0400 @acorbett I applaud your courage. As we discussed on the weekend, hit publish, and take the leap. We look forward to hearing more from you and your feelings and insights. Reflection is a major aspect of the process and it’s important at every stage. Human-centered design is a quintessential element, which includes the user(students) and the…Read more

In reply to - Anastasia Corbett wrote a new post on the site Anastasia Corbett Some guy told me once that true learning comes when we reflect, so I figured I would take a moment to reflect on my experience on Saturday. Unlike […] ]]> 5388ac16a140d8ed2787b1d6a441e1a6 Lisa Bettencourt and Andrew Young are now friends https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/10652/ Tue, 08 Oct 2019 13:34:18 -0400 0 0b46614c8746bc0de81e1b3044994c9c Lisa Bettencourt and Stephanie Letham are now friends https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/10581/ Sun, 06 Oct 2019 15:16:32 -0400 0 57bd8905e6f14e3cf20106dc1f2aaa42 Lisa Bettencourt and Marnie Woodley are now friends https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/10507/ Sat, 05 Oct 2019 17:44:59 -0400 0 e4028c4a77261d75918beca153862a76 Lisa Bettencourt and Lisa Yorke are now friends https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/10501/ Sat, 05 Oct 2019 15:47:41 -0400 0 90820eb7a79cb531a3180f664b697786 Lisa Bettencourt and Matt Murray are now friends https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/10500/ Sat, 05 Oct 2019 15:47:04 -0400 0 5df949871e91a8fb21f076ab68409a46 Lisa Bettencourt and Lisa Dickinson are now friends https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/10493/ Sat, 05 Oct 2019 15:24:34 -0400 0 3e6fd7c42417057b049c8d701eff2c65 Lisa Bettencourt and Tonia Redhead are now friends https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/10457/ Sat, 05 Oct 2019 00:11:44 -0400 0 b99cca32cce4025a289e196aa4b4e8e1 Lisa Bettencourt and maylu are now friends https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/10451/ Fri, 04 Oct 2019 21:34:13 -0400 0 78e6ccca0abac148c7786e7847f2b3f4 Lisa Bettencourt posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/lisabettencourt/2019/04/02/jaspers-first-visit-to-the-hospital-by-art-kids-for-kids/#comment-49 Fri, 10 May 2019 23:16:59 -0400 Hello Katie,
The copies are free of charge and can be picked up at the CHEO Kaitlin Atkinson Family Resource Library. Thank you for your support. Let me know if I can be of any assistance or if you’d like more information.

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 […] ]]> 5b0ac7d5ffd00c95299b425c1665878b Lisa Bettencourt posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/michaelspratt/2018/12/12/talking-about-my-project/#comment-16 Thu, 11 Apr 2019 14:37:02 -0400 An idea factory! Mike, that’s awesome. Thank you for the endorsement, it’s been wonderful working with you. I look forward to hearing more about your project on the drive to Hamilton tomorrow.

Thank you for being willing to take risks and go with an idea.

In reply to - Michael Spratt wrote a new post on the site Michael Spratt This morning I will be making a presentation to my colleagues about my time with Cohort 21. What a great time to sharpen my ‘How do we…?” question and […] ]]> a54d3dd0c253a4d4b9e59e5f87b83c2b Lisa Bettencourt posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/kathrynmitchell/2019/04/09/dear-students/#comment-13 Wed, 10 Apr 2019 21:06:36 -0400 Kathryn,

This letter is wonderful. What if this was part of your syllabus? Imagine changing the script on the first day of class to say, “I’m here for you and with you as you learn, fail and grow this year.”

You are an inspiring and passionate educator.
Thank you for taking a leap of faith and coming to Cohort21.
Great work!

In reply to - Kathryn Mitchell wrote a new post on the site Kathryn Mitchell After reading some of the responses posted here, I empathize with what has already been coined as “Cohort 21 Guilt”. I procrastinated writing thi […] ]]> 058d0b2fe98c8614b1581ab5da20d6f2 Lisa Bettencourt posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/lisabettencourt/2019/04/02/jaspers-first-visit-to-the-hospital-by-art-kids-for-kids/#comment-46 Sun, 07 Apr 2019 18:03:20 -0400 Thank you Jen!

This was a passion project that was special in so many ways. The blog catalogues the logistics of the experience as we unpack the process. Tamara is an amazing educator to work with and we were able to combine our expertise together, as we facilitated the project with both the doctors and students to create this resource for…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 […] ]]> cbf4a75b2e41a1afea32f931d007a957 Lisa Bettencourt posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/lisabettencourt/2019/04/02/jaspers-first-visit-to-the-hospital-by-art-kids-for-kids/#comment-45 Sun, 07 Apr 2019 17:38:09 -0400 Thank you Justin. This experience was like Cohort21, as there were so many people all working together towards a common goal. It’s truly amazing what we can achieve when we work together. I look forward to sharing more about the experience with everyone this weekend.

A Cohort21 for students – The book project created a new community of…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 […] ]]> 025e4d32d0707fef0987d6737198ac3b Lisa Bettencourt posted a new activity comment https://cohort21.com/lisabettencourt/2019/04/02/jaspers-first-visit-to-the-hospital-by-art-kids-for-kids/#comment-44 Sun, 07 Apr 2019 17:21:11 -0400 Thank you for your support!

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 […] ]]> c7cf457337d45a77d3987c6332f76835 Lisa Bettencourt wrote a new post on the site Lisa Bettencourt https://cohort21.com/lisabettencourt/?p=197 Tue, 02 Apr 2019 14:44:38 -0400 “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, […]

]]> 2105d04de43c4c11a1cda37c9fd1fee3 Lisa Bettencourt and Elissa Gelleny are now friends https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/9615/ Thu, 17 Jan 2019 13:53:42 -0500 0 4876b49f7782f11377dcd3b309575e1b Lisa Bettencourt voted on Increasing Student Confidence and Competence in FSL - An Action Plan https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/9518/ Mon, 14 Jan 2019 03:38:43 -0500 0 da253ba4a7e5010d0eb0eede5bc4dcfe Lisa Bettencourt voted on Taking Our Oral Communication Temperature https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/9517/ Mon, 14 Jan 2019 03:37:56 -0500 0 316d923b87f4029725e1962c698a9358 Lisa Bettencourt and Sarah Thompson are now friends https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/9477/ Sun, 13 Jan 2019 22:11:03 -0500 0 e08dc549a4a9735c37e1e4cb33ae0526 Lisa Bettencourt and Tracy Faucher are now friends https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/9437/ Sat, 12 Jan 2019 18:46:56 -0500 0 fd567fc7987c337d0f89e9867c1b9d88 Lisa Bettencourt and Kristen Richardson are now friends https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/9338/ Sat, 05 Jan 2019 16:06:28 -0500 0 515f65996055c74a7bff2c23123cdb99 Lisa Bettencourt and Tina Jagdeo are now friends https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/9220/ Wed, 12 Dec 2018 15:21:38 -0500 0 d67099722c948b1214f15c8f67e34f44 Lisa Bettencourt and Mackenzie Neale are now friends https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/9202/ Mon, 10 Dec 2018 16:28:20 -0500 0 ae721b10a4c6a6988d9de555a2661479 Lisa Bettencourt wrote a new post on the site Lisa Bettencourt https://cohort21.com/lisabettencourt/?p=188 Thu, 29 Nov 2018 02:35:30 -0500 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. […]

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