Cohort 21 | Melissa Jolicoeur | Activity https://cohort21.com/members/mjolicoeur/activity/ Activity feed for Melissa Jolicoeur. Sat, 20 Jun 2026 07:03:18 -0400 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-CA 30 hourly 2 9d8e442940149fa4f28427368eec3782 Melissa Jolicoeur commented on the post, Lights, iPad, Action!, on the site Ryan Fraser https://cohort21.com/ryanfraser/2018/04/19/lights-ipad-action/#comment-17 Thu, 19 Apr 2018 17:59:21 -0400 0a6392c4a0ae3ef7ed2c8b47ffbc0a3c Melissa Jolicoeur posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/larajensen/2017/10/09/why-is-it-sometimes-so-hard-to-do-the-things-we-love/#comment-63 Tue, 17 Oct 2017 01:37:31 -0400 Yes! after my year at Cohort21 I felt energized by the experience and vowed to keep going with all of the thinking, reflecting, and trying. Then other deadlines came ahead of all of my best intentions. It is so easy to let things for others come before actions that are personally beneficial. I too need the deadlines, the pressure of knowing that…Read more

In reply to - Lara Jensen wrote a new post on the site Learning by Reflecting on Experiences   Running is something I really enjoy. Back in high school, I ran cross country and I enjoyed hanging out with a group who liked […] ]]> 039da9eb74eb7ab8ead666cb3b852940 Melissa Jolicoeur posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/melissajolicoeur/2016/04/19/the-end-of-the-beginning-how-can-it-be-done-already/#comment-34 Fri, 22 Apr 2016 02:52:51 -0400 Thank you! A greenhouse! How wonderful, I would love to know about their process and how they are working to make it happen. Yes please to introductions and sharing!

In reply to - Melissa Jolicoeur wrote a new post on the site Melissa Jolicoeur I feel odd writing/ making a final action plan post. I am closer to the beginning of my action plan than the end. But we have been asked to reflect […] ]]> 018121e7113ac4635c0759625e4c74ba Melissa Jolicoeur posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/lauramustard/2016/04/18/the-end-of-the-beginning-an-investigation-into-information-literacy-instruction-in-grade-9/#comment-33 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 02:14:22 -0400 Congratulations!
I love the idea of keeping track of problems you see, I imagine that that data is really interesting to revisit and I am curious about patterns that may exist.
Also, I think the slide that states:
“Be open to unlikely allies: Getting the word out at school about your project will bring others with similar concerns out of the…Read more

In reply to - Laura Mustard wrote a new post on the site Laura Mustard For more information about my Action Plan, and a final reflection on the C21 experience this year, please check out my Slides presentation. This year […] ]]> a085cd586a942d57f4794f657fe17779 Melissa Jolicoeur posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/mikearsenault/2016/04/19/final-reflection-starting-with-the-end/#comment-11 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 01:36:46 -0400 I think you speak for many of your cohort21 colleagues with this quote. In reflecting myself and also reading many of the “final” posts of others this sentiment seems to be echoed by many. You have summed the shared experience in a way that feels very true to me and I suspect many others. I look forward to hearing more about how this played out…Read more

In reply to - Mike Arsenault wrote a new post on the site Mike Arsenault   In preparation for our second Face-to-Face session the Cohort 21 facilitators sent us a survey. One of the questions was “At this early stage, what (i […] ]]> 1728f9bb49e7df49537083b766bf24d6 Melissa Jolicoeur posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/melissajolicoeur/2016/04/19/the-end-of-the-beginning-how-can-it-be-done-already/#comment-31 Wed, 20 Apr 2016 01:24:45 -0400 Thank you so much. In the end I enjoyed the process of making it and my action plan. I would love to chat on Friday!

In reply to - Melissa Jolicoeur wrote a new post on the site Melissa Jolicoeur I feel odd writing/ making a final action plan post. I am closer to the beginning of my action plan than the end. But we have been asked to reflect […] ]]> 671f99f3d3cd1ce385a1f88292748f5f Melissa Jolicoeur posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/clairehazzard/2016/04/19/the-best-laid-plans/#comment-32 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 19:27:22 -0400 Wow so much change! But so very exciting. Perhaps in some way your year with Cohort 21 thinking about creating change and doing something different in someway has prompted or at least increased your comfort with change. All the best!

Melissa

In reply to - Claire Hazzard wrote a new post on the site Claire Hazzard   I began the 2015 – 16 school year with great optimism, and a spirit of adventure. It was wonderful to be back at SCS after a year away for my se […] ]]> 52f1c5c426b2f6900d0609383823c731 Melissa Jolicoeur posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/melissajolicoeur/2016/04/19/the-end-of-the-beginning-how-can-it-be-done-already/#comment-29 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 18:02:43 -0400 Thank you for your kind feedback! I will absolutely find Leslie McBeth at our last face to face. Thanks for everything.

Melissa

In reply to - Melissa Jolicoeur wrote a new post on the site Melissa Jolicoeur I feel odd writing/ making a final action plan post. I am closer to the beginning of my action plan than the end. But we have been asked to reflect […] ]]> 74f5bbb074db7db065ef9c68e369cc9a Melissa Jolicoeur wrote a new post on the site Melissa Jolicoeur http://cohort21.com/melissajolicoeur/?p=77 Tue, 19 Apr 2016 04:26:57 -0400 I feel odd writing/ making a final action plan post. I am closer to the beginning of my action plan than the end. But we have been asked to reflect on where we are, and so I will leave this […]

]]> de1c7b4bc5af58aff784d7efb1f5199a Melissa Jolicoeur posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/melissajolicoeur/2016/02/16/i-had-to-break-up-with-my-action-plan/#comment-24 Wed, 17 Feb 2016 14:05:46 -0500 Yes the old action plan still lies within the new one, but I felt I need a way to show that the push to independence was valuable and worthwhile and that their struggles would lead somewhere. This for me was a way to do that with something that has the potential to be visual.Fingers crossed that in the end it is not just pictures of dead plants…Read more

In reply to - Melissa Jolicoeur wrote a new post on the site Melissa Jolicoeur  I need to break up with my action plan Of course I enjoyed our third face to face at MARs but I did not leave feeling the same, yes the full […] ]]> 80c16891f9577134bc1b8e85d6371df4 Melissa Jolicoeur wrote a new post on the site Melissa Jolicoeur http://cohort21.com/melissajolicoeur/?p=68 Tue, 16 Feb 2016 01:33:46 -0500  I need to break up with my action plan

Of course I enjoyed our third face to face at MARs but I did not leave feeling the same, yes the full brain feeling buzzing with ideas remained, but I had a rather […]

]]> 43c753da19772fbf604a4aa301e69f01 Melissa Jolicoeur posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/melissajolicoeur/2016/01/18/its-not-on-the-lesson-plan-or-lrp-but-it-is-more-worth-it-than-what-is/#comment-21 Wed, 20 Jan 2016 20:31:04 -0500 Thank you for the suggestion! I will check it out

Melissa

In reply to - Melissa Jolicoeur wrote a new post on the site Melissa Jolicoeur I sat down today to read some Cohort 21 blogs. I wrote the following: I am my classroom, which is quiet for the first time today as my class has […] ]]> aaeaa570dfb34de7dd0180a18bf2568e Melissa Jolicoeur wrote a new post on the site Melissa Jolicoeur http://cohort21.com/melissajolicoeur/?p=61 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 04:10:02 -0500 I sat down today to read some Cohort 21 blogs. I wrote the following:
I am my classroom, which is quiet for the first time today as my class has left for French. I can hear another teacher down the hall teaching […]

]]> fb8ac46b1bfb37a76aa8622856b74184 Melissa Jolicoeur posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/miriamjohn/2015/12/18/my-life-as-a-hamster/#comment-21 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 03:07:38 -0500 Great analogy. I am so excited to hear all about where this takes you.
I too would love to chat about how you are keeping the “shininess” within and outside of the confines of the school.

In reply to - Miriam John wrote a new post on the site Miriam John “Teaching, in its truest form, is simply inspiring other people to inspire each other, and to learn and grow together. It is about connection…” -Mary Tarashuk I […] ]]> 279ffc8df1f67f20efa2e558bb1934b5 Melissa Jolicoeur posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/miriamjohn/2015/12/07/blog-post-delayed-due-to-giant-boulder/#comment-20 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 02:54:18 -0500 Loved your post!
I also the link @jmedved shared.
Thank you both!

In reply to - Miriam John wrote a new post on the site Miriam John Don’t worry, I’m fine! Just trying to write my Action Plan blog post while trapped under the giant boulder of expectations…   While trapped under this […] ]]> 4abf7712cf5cadd77a168246b72fe295 Melissa Jolicoeur wrote a new post on the site Melissa Jolicoeur http://cohort21.com/melissajolicoeur/?p=51 Mon, 18 Jan 2016 02:35:02 -0500 I admit I leave our sessions at Cohort 21 energized with enthusiasm for all that I am going to do, to be the teacher I can be…no… am and then the days wear on and things get in the way. I looked at my […]

]]> 9274af17d209ff10379b2fd2cc17707b Melissa Jolicoeur posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/vanessacivan/2016/01/12/is-it-just-me-or/#comment-17 Thu, 14 Jan 2016 14:09:57 -0500 Great Post Vanessa! Yes, Yes,Yes, Yes… but not just at school it seems like social and emotional health are everywhere. I loved the passion you put forth in your action plan and am excited to hear about your journey.

In reply to - Vanessa Civan wrote a new post on the site Vanessa Civan The title of my post refers to many thoughts… 1. Is it just me or are you finding it a struggle to post, participate and keep on top of things? 2. Is it […] ]]> 584c8de7684b8d0448e82813c6b5c5f1 Melissa Jolicoeur posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/melissajolicoeur/2015/11/22/action-plan-bigger-broader-wait/#comment-14 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 17:09:09 -0500 Yes I agree! I like the shift from product to process. I feel like the Action Plan creation is this kind of evolving process that is a bit like falling into the “rabbit hole” (in a good way)

Melissa

In reply to - Melissa Jolicoeur wrote a new post on the site Melissa Jolicoeur I needed to not think on the way home last night from the second Cohort21 face to face. (I sang rather loudly and poorly in my car home, it was […] ]]> 5031b653a8d25503559792d32f0e5469 Melissa Jolicoeur posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/vanessacivan/2015/11/22/design-thinking-or-rethinking/#comment-9 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 13:58:03 -0500 I love that you stated your goals! Way to commit!

In reply to - Vanessa Civan wrote a new post on the site Vanessa Civan Hey there Thinkers! I cannot believe it has been so long since I last posted, or should I say since my first post! I had such high intentions of posting […] ]]> 0bb058f774d421e3531d128430e3c86a Melissa Jolicoeur posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/melissajolicoeur/2015/11/22/action-plan-bigger-broader-wait/#comment-12 Mon, 23 Nov 2015 13:55:18 -0500 I like your suggestions, something resonates with me when I read:
How might I build a culture of inquiry-based assessments to foster independence and creative thinking?

I am loving thinking so critically and positively about my own practice!

In reply to - Melissa Jolicoeur wrote a new post on the site Melissa Jolicoeur I needed to not think on the way home last night from the second Cohort21 face to face. (I sang rather loudly and poorly in my car home, it was […] ]]> 1c5fd5788654b55fb358f06f783a11dd Melissa Jolicoeur posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/gerileegodkin/2015/11/22/climbing-my-way-up-the-cohort21-mountain-trying-to-be-brave/#comment-10 Sun, 22 Nov 2015 20:12:16 -0500 Be brave! I think if you make a attempt and at the end of the year say “well that didn’t work” you are so much farther ahead than “I wish I would have given it a try.”
You’ve reminded me to “be brave” too!
Thanks!

In reply to - Geri-Lee Godkin wrote a new post on the site Geri-Lee Godkin Climbing my way up…the Cohort21 Mountain…trying to be brave. Just returned home from TO to a house full of girls, giggling and sharing funny stories. […] ]]> c672878087104e2a384c47df4edb5e33 Melissa Jolicoeur posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/lesliemcbeth/2015/11/22/empathize/#comment-178 Sun, 22 Nov 2015 20:08:21 -0500 I think it is really interesting that we have similar goals but are teaching in different areas (I teach Grade Three). I find the constant feeling of needing to “prepare” students for the next thing…middle school, high school, university, is an awkward objective that does our students a disservice. I think that a significant shift needs to occur…Read more

In reply to - Leslie McBeth wrote a new post on the site Leslie McBeth It’s the third week of November. Report cards are just finished looming, piles of marking are stacking up, students are stressing, my eyes are bleary with […] ]]> 376e3a1c9a704cd16b0f8cc29ec2b00d Melissa Jolicoeur changed their profile picture https://cohort21.com/activity-streams/p/3123/ Sun, 22 Nov 2015 19:53:16 -0500 0 af0012971275bbad5dabc710d4963735 Melissa Jolicoeur wrote a new post on the site Melissa Jolicoeur http://cohort21.com/melissajolicoeur/?p=40 Sun, 22 Nov 2015 19:51:18 -0500 I needed to not think on the way home last night from the second Cohort21 face to face. (I sang rather loudly and poorly in my car home, it was good I was alone, ignoring the audiobook I brought)

It is a […]

]]> 44a434b779c87ca6eff61d2779150790 Melissa Jolicoeur posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/robinmichel/2015/11/09/i-cant-find-anything-anymore/#comment-15 Sat, 21 Nov 2015 02:28:08 -0500 I have convinced my school to begin to move in the direction of GAFE and use Google Drive with my Grade threes. There are great opportunities for sharing and organization. But I feel your pain, often I am searching for which of my google accounts something is stored in. Good luck! My experience so far has indicated that it is worth it!

In reply to - Robin Michel wrote a new post on the site Robin Michel Between June and September my school switched to Google. Cue the thunderclap and lightning effects! There have been a variety of consequences and e […] ]]> 51d97f73e816cd4109a4e14324afb139 Melissa Jolicoeur wrote a new post on the site Melissa Jolicoeur http://cohort21.com/melissajolicoeur/?p=36 Sat, 21 Nov 2015 01:30:21 -0500 I admit it…. my blog, twitter, etc. has been quiet. I have not been posting but I have been looking, lurking really, seeing what everyone is posting and reading. Not sure why I feel so hesitant to post myself, […]

]]> 3d8e32e17d19b48d9e95de633d707e89 Melissa Jolicoeur posted a new activity comment http://cohort21.com/melissajolicoeur/2015/10/18/sharing-is-scary-hope-i-am-not-the-only-one-who-feels-this-way/#comment-3 Sun, 18 Oct 2015 16:43:44 -0400 Thanks for saying so! There is something about the Internet that makes me feel strangely isolated and exposed all at the same time. Looking forward to reading your first post.

In reply to - Melissa Jolicoeur wrote a new post on the site Melissa Jolicoeur I do not like to be the centre of attention, as I tend to want my students to be in the forefront. Strange as I am literally in the centre of my […] ]]> 278c63d576fc65d8475bf50900b11471 Melissa Jolicoeur wrote a new post on the site Melissa Jolicoeur http://cohort21.com/melissajolicoeur/?p=28 Sun, 18 Oct 2015 11:52:20 -0400 I do not like to be the centre of attention, as I tend to want my students to be in the forefront. Strange as I am literally in the centre of my students everyday and they are more or less paying attention to me […]

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