Year: 2015

Action Plan

Reckless Beginner

Written by Robin Michel

The title “Reckless Beginner” comes from a knitting blog I happened across. It conjures up a familiar enthusiasm and a willingness to “get in there”, experiment, try something new and learn from the experience. It also too often describes my practice in the classroom. I set in motion rich tasks and experiences that are exciting and rewarding for the students, but underpinned with a … Continue reading “Reckless Beginner”

Action Plan

“I can’t find ANYTHING anymore.”

Written by 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 experiences, both positive and disruptive, as our community – students, teachers, administrators, support staff and parents – variously, implemented and grappled with the changes. We are all doing our best to learn and to … Continue reading ““I can’t find ANYTHING anymore.””

Action Plan

Out of the Box—and into the Pool

Written by Robin Michel

I have practiced design process for many years because I am a Designer. What I never fully realized is that the associated thinking process had permeated my daily life and become integral to who I am. There were hints. In all sorts of situations, I like observing people and problems and teasing them apart in unexpected ways. Once in a while … Continue reading “Out of the Box—and into the Pool”

Face 2 Face Sessions

Like a Dog in a Bowling Alley

Written by Robin Michel

Which ball do I chase? Which lane is mine? Cohort21’s first face2face session was an absolute smorgasbord of interesting educators, ideas,  tech tools, tasty nibbles and actual CANDY, no less. In this melange of inspiring energy, professional engagement, tech competence and in some cases, tech mastery, I did my best to keep up. Keep up, I did not. But … Continue reading “Like a Dog in a Bowling Alley”