Category Archives: Education

I couldn’t agree more with this. I love all of these. They align so well with my philosophy. http://www.edutopia.org/blog/student-engagement-stories-heather-wolpert-gawron?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=blog-kids-speak-out-question

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We must not fear failure. Failing is the key to learning. As babies, we all fall when we are learning to walk. But we get up. Thomas Edison tried 10,000 different materials before he found the right one for the … Continue reading →

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I couldn’t agree more with this. Posted by Justin Tarte who is Director of Curriculum & Support Services in Missouri. Although a few months old, I thought it was appropriate.   http://www.justintarte.com/2013/08/10-reasons-its-great-time-to-be-in.html

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I have a feeling BC Ed Plan is headed in a similar direction. Will the push for students to use on line learning along with a ‘student learning’ approach result in less teachers needed in the classroom?   http://education.alberta.ca/admin/technology/policyframework.aspx  

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Interesting article on BCeSIS. I have yet to delve much into it, have just heard from a variety of teachers that it does not work to the level that it was supposed to. Now it is being phased out. http://thetyee.ca/News/2013/05/06/Christy-Clark-Education-Plans/ … Continue reading →

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I couldn’t agree more!! Students want practical teaching. What better way to be practical than in teaching Business Education   http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Future+Students+have+education+could+improved/9134262/story.html#ixzz2jvpgQtN6  

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Interesting article in Oct 26 Vancouver Sun about personalized learning offered at Thomas Haney Secondary School. I really do believe that education needs to change and adapt. Hindsight along with my 10-15 years of work experience has allowed me to … Continue reading →

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