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Resources & Networking for TOCs

Posted on October 5, 2011 by J Martens

Today was the first in a series of sessions organized for the benefit of VSB TOCs. Teachers networked, shared the best & most challenging experiences of past month, began building a TOC Survival Kit, and received information about a variety … Continue reading →

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Accommodating in Science

Posted on September 30, 2011 by J Martens

This week I had the privilege of sharing with the Gladstone Science Department a framework (and evidence that supports it) that allows for all students to experience more success in science keeping in mind that change should be manageable. In practice, … Continue reading →

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Understanding by Design

Posted on September 28, 2011 by J Martens

My #1 recommended read for any teacher. Read the first chapter for free here. You can read about the impact it had on me here.

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A Teacher’s Plea

Posted on September 23, 2011 by J Martens

This just arrived in my Inbox from an elementary teacher in Vancouver.  Someone I respect for her love of children and her passion for teaching.  She is a master teacher and makes magic happen on a daily basis.  This is … Continue reading →

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Anne Davie’s Resources

Posted on September 23, 2011 by J Martens

This July we were very fortunate to have Anne Davies in Vancouver for a two-day session on “Leading the Way to Making Classroom Assessment Work”. Staff are invited to access some of Anne’s video clips and other valuable resources by … Continue reading →

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From Bums to Gums – Pro D Videos for Science Teachers

Posted on September 22, 2011 by J Martens

Pro D videos for teachers from Teacher TV in the UK: Check out “Bums to Gums” — second segment of this video Demonstrating biology Engaging biology activities which require simple equipment. Demonstrating chemistry Demonstrations of chemical reactions to enthuse your … Continue reading →

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Key Questions for Learner Engagement

Posted on September 22, 2011 by J Martens

Question#0: Can you name two adults in this school who believe you will be a success in life? Question #1: What are you learning? Where are you going with your learning? Question #2: How is it (your learning) going?  Question #3: Where to … Continue reading →

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Change Should Be Manageable

Posted on September 21, 2011 by J Martens

The following two statements have proven to be very helpful to me whenever I consider making a permanent change in my practice. “Good for students.  Manageable for teachers.” Damien Cooper If the change adds to my overall workload then it … Continue reading →

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Events for New VSB Teachers

Posted on September 20, 2011 by J Martens

The following events are coming up in the next two weeks for new Vancouver teachers. VSTA New Teachers Induction – Wed Sept 28th Resources and Networking for TOCs – Wed Oct 5th More to come…

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Staying Current – The Importance of Ongoing Professional Learning

Posted on September 20, 2011 by J Martens

Do you know what this is? If you are an optometrist you should. If you are examining the eyes of a 70 year old man whose vision has been worsening for the past 10 years, you should know what it … Continue reading →

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