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Technology Enabled Learning, Technology in Education, WRDSB

2016 1:1 Kickoff

September 6, 2016 markwcarbone Leave a comment

The start of this school year has an extra kick of pizzaz for me. WRDSB is launching a 1:1 Chromebook program for all grade 9 students in the system. The intent is for students to keep their chromebook for their 4 years of secondary school.

The learning space has changed: access to digital resources for all, leveraging online learning environments such as Google Classroom and Google apps noting that over 60% of WRDSB staff and students currently use this environment daily for writing, researching, collaborating, exchanging ideas, providing feedback, documenting and sharing their learning. In many respects, moving to 1:1 is a scaling up based on the successes of the Futures Forum project.

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Graphic from http://michaelfullan.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/13599974110.pdf

On Sept. 1st, I had the opportunity to attend the grade nine orientation session at Cameron Heights CI. Principal Ray Teed estimated that over 90% of grade nine students were present. It was great to feel the energy and excitement in the building. Here are a few highlights from the tour, lunch and chromebook pickup.

… and a nice touch at Southwood SS.

Make it a great learning year!

~Mark
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Leadership Perspective, Presentation Resource, ProfessionalLearning, student voice

Future Learning with CHCI3UU

November 17, 2015 markwcarbone Leave a comment

I appreciated the opportunity to participate as an online panel member for Jamie Reaburn’s (@msjweir) class hosted discussion about Future Learning with: Dean Shareski, Donna Miller Fry, Brenda Sherry, Karen Beutler and Geoff Williams today.

A context for the discussion:

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The class led planning for the day allowed for a wonderful opportunity to bring students and a variety of forward thinking educators together for an insightful live broadcast conversation. Hats of to Ms. Weir for facilitating a rich and deep learning experience for her class.

I look forward to further interactions with the class to learn more about their perspective on the event.

Live Twitter stream for #FutureLearning

Storify capture of session tweets by Donna Miller Fry.

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Read Jamie’s blog.

Update to original post: This project has since been featured by the Ontario Ministry of Education as exemplary modelling of instructional practice, students voice and technology enabled learning.

~Mark

engagement, reflection, student voice, WRDSB

Remembering and Making a Difference

November 12, 2015 markwcarbone Leave a comment

Today’s post shares the Cameron Height CI staff and student prepared Remembrance Day Service recording of the livestreamed version.

I was impressed with the service because I thought it pushed the boundaries on the traditional service, was relevant to students and provided meaningful options for students to be involved in impacting people’s lives.

Well done CHCI !!!

~Mark

student voice, WRDSB

Remembrance Day Service 2015

November 10, 2015 markwcarbone Leave a comment

This year the WRDSB Education Centre staff will be connecting with Cameron Heights C. I. to view the Remembrance Day service planned by the staff and students.

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