Connecting Safely: I have been wondering how I could help our students connect beyond the classroom in more meaningful ways. During this past grade 2 unit, we started to share learning with others. Something I have missed most about music is the ability to connect and perform for others. With this in mind, I immediately went to my favorite learning platform, Twitter, and started scrolling to find ways for students to share, not just in one class, but across five classes.
We have entered into the new year, and I wondered if I should’ve done a New Year’s Resolution. I have to remind myself I have not done a New Year’s Resolution in a very long time for very good reasons.
I have never been one to make these resolutions “stick.” Not to say I don’t have goals, but a New Year’s Resolution just seems more daunting. It seems like it is something someone else forced me into doing because it is the start of the new year. Because of this feeling, I was almost never successful in my goal which then starts a negative cycle of self-pity.
2020, what a year. This year will be one for the history books. Never in our lives have we had to manage a situation like this…especially teachers and students.
This is my online portfolio for ED887 Developing Authentic Assessments. I have attached articles of work to reflect success in all outcomes for ED887. I have also submitted self-reflections on each outcome based on what I have taken away from class discussion, readings, or assignments. Outcome 1 Students will discuss and reflect on the importance …
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This is my first book review post! I have been wanting to start reviewing and reflecting on different books that I am reading for my studies or in general. I love jumping into a story or having to think critically about new information. So, I went for a walk yesterday with some friends and we …
How can we still offer an authentic and genuine music experience during online learning? Especially when you are exhausted and your eyes hurt after countless hours in front of the screen? Music is a community-building art form. It requires collaboration and discussion between peers. It involves creativity in building upon one’s own ideas even if …
The last few months have had many ups and downs across the globe. Many of us have had to move our teaching practice to online platforms for all age levels. Some of us had to do this overnight and have had a learning journey in implementing different tools and strategies to best serve our students. …
Wellness. When you hear this word, what comes to mind? Relaxation? Time? Gratitude? Teacher wellness has come up a lot on Twitter these days about how you might go about reducing stress and improving your wellness. With the world moving faster day after day, it is important we are able to define what wellness is …
Do you wonder how your students are feeling? Wondering why that one student is by themselves again for the third day in a row? Are they dragging their feet when coming into class? My single objective in creating a safe space in my classroom is the ability for my students to discuss their emotions openly …
Wow, this year has been off to a great start in the classroom. The first day back and we had professional development with Andy Vasily discussing conceptual planning and empowering student choice and ownership. After our session, I knew I could easily adapt things I had learned in my own classroom to improve student ownership …