teaching and learning for the 21st century
Written by Shelley Thomas
The fifth season of Cohort 21 is shaping up to be one of the best yet. With thirty independent schools across Ontario registered to be part of this year-long professional development, this season already boasts a wide range of expertise, insights, talents, and resources from across the CIS Ontario map. Over the course of the … Continue reading “Cohort 21 Wants You to Join the Conversation”
Written by Shelley Thomas
It’s been a handful of days since the kickoff to Season Four of Cohort 21, and I’m still feeling aglow after our first F2F session. For the past four years, I have been driving back and forth from St Catharines to Toronto to join fellow CIS Ontario teachers and administrators in what has become … Continue reading “A New Dawn Rises: Cohort 21, Season Four”
Written by Shelley Thomas
What is it about September? Anticipation comes with a new year, a new class, new friends, and new beginnings. September is about Promise and Possibility. Teachers, parents, and students all have a light in their eyes in September. As teachers, we are full of new ideas, good wishes and intentions for the start of another school year. We are … Continue reading “Why Join Cohort 21?: Pirates, Treasure Troves, and Charting White Water”
Written by Shelley Thomas
After spending a day with Cohort 21 at the MaRS Discovery District in Toronto, I am inspired by the action plans currently underway in our CIS Ontario schools. As a special guest at this F2F session, I was inspired by the innovative and meaningful work being done across the province by teachers and … Continue reading “Day of Discovery with Cohort 21: Life on MaRS”
Written by Shelley Thomas
The first year of Cohort 21 officially came to a close April 27th at Royal St. George’s College. The final face-to-face provided time for sharing of Action Plans and provided a venue for a year-in-review forum. Members of the Cohort presented their projects in informal roundtable discussions, and provided links to their action plan steps … Continue reading “Open Your Doors: Cohort 21 in Review”
Written by Shelley Thomas
Thanks to members of Cohort 21 for another inspired day of instruction and support. The breakout sessions were robust and I enjoyed learning about the various action plans presently underway in our schools. Thanks to Adam Caplan and St. Clement’s School for hosting our third F2F session. Thanks, also, to Garth Nichols (Greenwood College School) and … Continue reading “Next Steps: Third F2F at St. Clement’s School”
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”
