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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]