Feb 13, 2018

THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX

By |2018-02-13T07:51:14-08:00February 13, 2018|21st Century Learning, Elementary|1 Comment

BY SHERRY DRADER, GRADE 4 TEACHER This past Christmas left me flabbergasted—the cardboard box STILL became the most sought after “toy” between my three kids! I’ve always been fascinated by the hours of enjoyment children get from a simple cardboard box, as the adult in me just wants to clean up the mess, flatten the [...]

Apr 17, 2017

You Can’t Make Me!

By |2017-04-17T09:42:21-07:00April 17, 2017|21st Century Learning, Middle School|0 Comments

They sat in front of me grimacing. We had been learning how to play band instruments for a few weeks and I just announced it was going to be time for a “check in,” as I call them. I probably could have called the “check in” a marshmallow, or a chocolate bar and they wouldn’t [...]

Mar 6, 2017

Sometimes I feel like a…

By |2017-03-06T09:45:48-08:00March 6, 2017|21st Century Learning, Elementary|2 Comments

“Sometimes I feel like a porcupine, innocent and curious. I have a big imagination and know how to protect myself.” This is how the small, square book began. I was browsing for First Nations themed books in our wonderful library. By the time I finished this book by Danielle Daniel, I was hooked and had [...]

Feb 27, 2017

If You Build It, They Will Come

By |2021-07-09T12:03:29-07:00February 27, 2017|21st Century Learning, Secondary|1 Comment

On Friday, February 17, we did our annual pilgrimage from the multi-purpose room at the secondary campus to the middle school gymnasium with literally tons of wood. I will admit that this pilgrimage is not my favourite day of the school year. In one day, we have to organize 25 students to help us move [...]

Jan 16, 2017

Barbies, Fairy Tales and Overhead Doors

By |2017-01-16T14:58:09-08:00January 16, 2017|21st Century Learning, Middle School|0 Comments

Just before Christmas, I wandered around the middle school campus, observing students and teachers. It’s one of my favourite things to do during the day--so cool to be a witness to learning! I was struck by how incredibly busy our halls are, reinforcing for me the fact that our hallways really are extensions of our [...]

Dec 1, 2016

Coffee and Purple Cows

By |2021-07-07T21:27:08-07:00December 1, 2016|21st Century Learning|1 Comment

I love Starbucks. Yes, the coffee is great and yes, I love the brand that they work hard at portraying. Here’s the real reason: they don’t advertise on TV. I love the fact that Starbucks is considered one of the current, most recognized brands in the world (along with Coke, McDonald’s and Apple) and they [...]

Nov 14, 2016

Silly Answers to Good Questions

By |2016-11-14T10:50:17-08:00November 14, 2016|21st Century Learning, Middle School|2 Comments

I was taking a first year Canadian history course and my professor asked the question,“Why do you think there was a law in Lower Canada that prohibited the cutting down of oak trees?” I thought to myself, “Oh, I know this one!” A little background is needed here. I was almost finished my degree, but [...]

Oct 3, 2016

The Grapes of Learning

By |2021-07-07T21:27:08-07:00October 3, 2016|21st Century Learning|1 Comment

Two weeks ago, I (along with a few colleagues) spent some time at a Christian Schools Canada Conference for administrators across Canada. Our keynote speaker was Andy Crouch (coincidentally also the keynote speaker for the InspirED teacher’s convention this week). Andy is the senior editor for Christianity Today and was formerly a Christian contemporary singer songwriter. [...]

Feb 29, 2016

Ground Control to Major Tom

By |2021-07-07T21:27:08-07:00February 29, 2016|21st Century Learning|0 Comments

Ground control to Major Tom…Ground control to Major Tom…Hopefully by now, as a reader, you have started to hum the 1969 pop hit, “Space Oddity” by David Bowie and if you really enjoyed that genre and type of music you are well into the second verse in your mind by now…This is the song that [...]

Jan 27, 2016

Do You See What I See?

By |2016-01-27T18:50:47-08:00January 27, 2016|21st Century Learning, Secondary|4 Comments

BY MIKE RIEZEBOS: Secondary Math TeacherWhat do you see when you look at the picture above? A student’s first car? A vehicle ready for donation? A hunk of junk?Well, it isn’t any of the above. It’s my car, or as it’s affectionately known by the staff, the “Pi Mobile.”My wife wants nothing to do with that car [...]

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