teaching and learning for the 21st century
Written by Shelley Thomas
As parents, teachers and students prepared for a new academic year, The Star published an article, written by Michael Reist, titled “Literature is the new Latin”. Reist has 30 years of teaching under his belt and is the author of two books. Under the large image of a smart phone with apps magically appearing and … Continue reading “Something they can use in ‘real life’: The Case for Literature”
Written by Shelley Thomas
Albert Schweitzer once said, “I don’t know what your destiny may be, but one thing I know. The only ones among you who will be really happy are those who have sought and found how to serve.” Powerful claim. In the age of digital immigrants, natives, and net generations, where an i-market has created an i-army … Continue reading “Creating a 21st Century Syllabus”
Written by Shelley Thomas
There is a tendency in the west to isolate/celebrate/commemorate a symbolic sloughing off of a decade, an obsession, perhaps, to demonstrate some tangible progress. I am left feeling conflicted about the current trend in educational discourse that postulates the latest edu-speak and profits from the sales of the latest and newest gadgets encouraging us to … Continue reading “Generation Gap (or Gaff?)”
Written by Shelley Thomas
“Think ‘Why not?’ ‘What if?’ not ‘Yes, but’ to new ideas.” Nigel Barlow I sat in the hotel conference room staring at … Continue reading “Developing a Beginner’s Mind: Apple Educator Leadership Institute 2012, Toronto”
Written by Shelley Thomas
This past Saturday, 20+ expert teachers from CIS schools across the province, marked the official inauguration of Cohort 21. The day centered on defining creative and pragmatic uses of digital tools to enhance teaching and learning in 21st century classrooms. Garth Nichols (Greenwood College) and Justin Medved (York School) provided an inspired and dedicated day of … Continue reading “Cohort 21: Early Days”
Written by Shelley Thomas
Welcome to my blog on The Cohort 21 Network. I am the Director of Instructional and Administrative Technologies at Ridley College, a co-educational boarding and day school in Saint Catharines, Ontario. I teach senior level English Literature, Film Studies, and Media Studies in our Upper School. Cohort 21 is a unique professional development opportunity open to teachers … Continue reading “Introductions”
