Re-thinking learning for the 21st Century
Written by Wendy Darby
It’s time for a change, but how far can we go? In the days of open gradebooks, emails, texting and instant feedback, how do we make report cards a valuable experience for students, parents, and teachers? The first step is admitting there’s a problem. Report cards have become an arbitrary matter for schools, but what […]
Written by Wendy Darby
Here we are at the beginning of it all. It’s exciting and terrifying all at once. We will feel stress, resilience, heartbreak, and triumphs. That’s how I felt about a year ago when my husband and I made the decision to move to Lakefield College School after being at Ridley College for the past 12 […]
Written by Wendy Darby
My How Might We statement is HMW create a culture around the library that promotes innovation, collaboration and scholarship. I have posted it up in the library and have had a few students pondering it. I haven’t had much direct feedback except for one student that thought scholarship had to do with money. Fair point. […]
Written by Wendy Darby
I have thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the Cohort 21 experience. The ‘big idea’ thinking and the inclusivity has been essential for me as I continue to push the library forward. It’s a big scary world out there and it doesn’t seem quite so bad when we approach it together. But, through all this, […]
Written by Wendy Darby
Today’s library. Close your eyes. What do you see? Learning Commons? Low shelves? High shelves? Students talking and collaborating? A “SHHHHHH” sign posted prominently on the oak paneled wall? Research facilities? Today’s newspapers taped neatly onto wooden rods and placed on racks? Comfy, cozy places to curl up and read the new John Green? 3D […]
Written by Wendy Darby
Let’s make this quick and dirty. I have never done this before and am nervous-excited. Is it as good as everyone says?! Yes, my first time blogging. Do I have something to say that is of value to everyone? I’m very much an actions speak louder than words kinda girl. I prefer to do it, […]
Written by Wendy Darby
Welcome to Cohort 21. This is the first post on your new blog. This journal is an integral part of your Cohort 21 experience. Here you will reflect, share and collaborate as you move through the C21 learning cycle towards your action plan. Cohort 21 is a unique professional development opportunity open to CIS Ontario […]