Tag Archives: Pro D

Some Current Pro D in the VSB

Posted on October 2, 2012 by J Martens

Much of my VSB “work” has been moved to this site. Current Pro D that I am involved in is highlighted on this page.

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Blogging Workshop

Posted on May 10, 2012 by J Martens

Yesterday I participated in Hamber’s Pro D day.  My contribution was a one hour workshop introducing teachers to blogging.  I worked off of this page which has my presentation, links to blogging sites & posts, and links to examples of … Continue reading →

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Intro to the Why’s & How’s of Formative Assessment

Posted on May 4, 2012 by J Martens

Planning to update the examples below [Sept 30, 2015] On Friday April 20th approximately 35 secondary teachers from around the VSB met to learn and share more about the why’s and how’s of formative assessment. The first part of the … Continue reading →

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Revised Assessment in Action – April 20th – Churchill

Posted on April 16, 2012 by J Martens

This event has been changed and scaled down. Unfortunately the number of teachers who have signed up does not justify the cost of having Judy & Linda come & present. Fortunately I am very familiar with their work (and am … Continue reading →

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Assessment in Action – Follow Up Resources

Posted on February 21, 2012 by J Martens

Presentations: Keynote Presentation (Linda Kaser) INQUIRY in ACTION (Judy Halbert & Linda Kaser) Aboriginal Education Presentation Renee Diemert & Chas Desjarlais English Presentation Pam Hansen Science Presentation – Jacob Martens Social Studies Presentation – Janet Thompson Effect size exercise & Appendix D BOOKS, FREE … Continue reading →

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Assessment in Action – AfL Focus Day

Posted on February 16, 2012 by J Martens

Thank you to all who have registered to attend this event.  Registration is now closed. Sign-in & coffee start at 8:30 AM in the David Thompson cafeteria. The Keynote presentation by Judy Halbert & Linda Kaser starts at 9:00 AM.

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Blogging Sandbox – Wed Feb 1

Posted on January 30, 2012 by J Martens

Teachers interested in having their technology questions answered are invited to come play in the Digitally Yours Sandbox. It is time and space for you to be supported as you work on your tech-based projects. All levels of expertise are … Continue reading →

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Assessment in Action – AfL Focus Day w/ Judy & Linda

Posted on January 3, 2012 by J Martens

Linda & Judy will spend an interactive day with us on February 17th as we explore a learning model that embeds a growth mindset into our practices and shifts us towards stronger learning orientation in our classrooms. They will start … Continue reading →

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Reciprocal Teaching – Guest Post

Posted on December 19, 2011 by J Martens

Guest Post from Kim Macneil: I teach in the Learning Assistance Life Skills (LALS) program at Lord Byng Secondary.  I have introduced Reciprocal Teaching (Palincsar and Brown, 1984) as an activity that promotes the use of a range of reading … Continue reading →

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Additional Self-Regulation Resources

Posted on December 12, 2011 by J Martens

Via Charlie Naylor: Resources gathered by BCTF Information Services (Emily O’Neill and Karen Rojem) on self-regulation that was done for one of the Okanagan Inquiry groups. Dr. Charles Pascal Profile of Ontario’s Early Learning Advisor Early Learning Report Summary Early … Continue reading →

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