Rich Tasks

Here is part of a rich task done by my daughter and some of her friends. At a later date I will post the outline of the project. For now, enjoy her use of the newscast in video format, to fire the debate over the ethical dilemma of cloning. The students use local culture, humour and collective creative imagination.

The Business of Education

For a student, it could be a key to the future.

Key Role of Education-Business Partnerships by Kyra Kester
Role of Business in Education by Alan Baas

Below Apple and the classroom:

Question of Ethics

There is that famous word again "Ethics". What does it mean? Is it objective, subjective or both? Is there a moral system when it comes to the Internet and the use of the tools? Who establishes it? Do we reinvent what is right and wrong? The frontier of ethics is both utilitarian and absolutist. The questions raised are both practical and philosophical. I look forward to exploring this with you.

International Day

Math, writing, reading and other subjects are interwoven in International Day. Grade 9 students, Renée and Megan, share their experiences of this creative course in their school.
What kind of real-world applications are going on in your school?
How are your students engaged?

***Watch for more on International Day***

Examining People and Change

Change is all around us. How we react to change is what is thrusts us or traps us.

How do you deal with change in a school setting as a parent, teacher, or administrator?

You might include examples of handling change with curriculum, assessment, change in school personnel, technology and so forth...

Report Card Tips 4 Parents

Parenting Rule: When you child brings home their report card, Adlerian counselor and educator Linda Maier recommends that you say ONLY the following:
1. Thanks for showing me your report card.
2. How do you feel about it?
3. Do you need anything from me?
For more information : Tips 4 Parents

Some teachers are quite concerned about assessment for learning and of learning. There is nothing like a good old multiple choice achievement test to get the facts... right?!? Chapter 3 of my old Psychology Textbook from teacher's college suggested that "Multiple Choice" quizzes and tests are the lowest form of assessment as it requires strict memorization. So how do we get students engaged in deep and meaningful learning?

Poised for presentation

Why are we so worried about using technology in the classroom? We buy our kids laptops, digital cameras, cell phones... do we see evidence of it in the classroom? Our kids are poised for presentation, but are we denying them opportunity in our schools?

Meet the parents

What information do you want to share with parents / teachers? What problems need solving?