Book Review: "Chief Joy Officer" ~ R. Sheridan
Let's start the year off with "Joy" and the pursuit of Joy in our lives. Happiness is a more temporary,...
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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...
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