From Theory to Practice: Peer Recognition
How Peer Recognition Transformed Student Attitudes Toward Formative Learning
The Challenge We Identified
Here's a problem I have seen in classrooms everywhere:...
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Design Thinking: Reframing Formative Learning
HMW Question: How might we help students unlearn the belief that only graded work matters, and instead see formative practice...
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Book Review: "The Siren's Call" (Chris Hayes)
In the epic tale, Jason lashed himself to the mast of his ship, commanded his crew of Argonauts to put...
Read More »Transforming GLP Reflections into Communication Mastery
HMW Question: How might we transform the grade 10 Global Leadership (Capstone) Program's reflective journals into a tool for improving...
Read More »Building a Proactive Regulation Support System in Elementary
The Challenge
How might we help young students build strong self-regulation skills by creating accessible, schoolwide supports that offer safe spaces...
Read More »Open Education & Authentic Authorship
HMW Question: How might we use open education to help students see themselves as lifelong creators and contributors valuing their...
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Building a Thriving School Community Through Teacher Wellness
Your HMW Question: How might we listen to teachers' needs to create a...
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Designing a Station-Based Learning System: From Challenge to Action Plan
By: Susan | Date: December 2024
The Challenge: How Might We Design...
Read More »DT Action Plan: Authentic French-Francophone Connections
How might we create authentic experiences between Junior Core French students with limited language proficiency and the francophone community in...
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Design Thinking Action Plan: Motivating Students in the French Bilingual Stream
Challenge: How might we motivate our current grade 7-8 students...
Read More »Wealth Health: From Curriculum to Sustainable System
Wealth Health: From Curriculum to Sustainable System
A Design Thinking Journey with Gareth Jones
Connected to CAIS School Innovation Grants Research Framework...
Read More »Building a Culture of Belonging and Respect in Grade 6
Building a Culture of Belonging and Respect in Grade 6
Your Design Thinking Challenge: How might we build a classroom culture...
Read More »Action Plan: Intentional Character-Based Leadership Coaching
*Disclaimer: I have not yet edited this or fully read it!*
HMW Question: How might we create intentional coaching that helps...
Read More »Building Bridges: Exploring a Math Peer Support Program
What if we could strengthen math competency in our younger students while giving high school students meaningful leadership experience? What...
Read More »Alumni Giving Strategy & Empowerment: Design Thinking Action Plan
Design Thinking Challenge: How might we help alumni discover ways to give back that align with their financial capacity while...
Read More »From Overwhelmed to Innovative
From Overwhelmed to Innovative: Redesigning My Marking System
By a Grade 4 Math Teacher | Cohort 21 Design Thinking Session
The Challenge
I...
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Design Thinking in Action: Building a Sustainable Executive Functioning Framework
My question: How Might We Design a Sustainable, Structured Approach to...
Read More »Bridging Two Campuses, One Connection at a Time
Bridging Two Campuses, One Connection at a Time
Challenge: How might we connect teachers and students across our two separate campuses...
Read More »Building Student Agency Through Visible Classroom Strengths
Hello!
As I reflect on the learning journey my Grade 9 and 10 students and I have been navigating together, I...
Read More »How Might We....Student Voice in Differentiation
Design Thinking Action Plan: Student Voice in Differentiation
HMW Question: How might we use differentiation and student voice and choice to...
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