Tag Archives: Pro D

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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Lightsource – Science Teacher Pro-D

Posted on September 7, 2011 by J Martens

From Tracy Walker via Marcello Pavan outreach@triumf.ca The Canadian Light Source has developed a wonderful Pro-D opportunity for teachers at their facility in Saskatoon (funding available for travel and accommodations) and they are putting out a call to interested teachers. … Continue reading →

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Science Miniconference – June 22nd –

Posted on June 9, 2011 by J Martens

Susan Hunter-Jivung, a Physics teacher at Lord Tweedsmuir Secondary in Surrey, BC, is organising a Year of Science event at her school for teachers and students. The focus is conservation and many of the projects can be applied to science … Continue reading →

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Summer Institutes – Metro Vancouver

Posted on June 2, 2011 by J Martens

North Vancouver is offering a number of half day professional development opportunities near the end of August. Topics include both Reading & Writing at the secondary level. Go here for more information

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Forest Ecosystems – Summer PD Opportunity

Posted on June 1, 2011 by J Martens

The BC Festival of Forestry is a non-profit organization committed to providing quality professional development experiences for school teachers. For over 40 years, we have run tours for Lower Mainland and Victoria area teachers to rural communities in BC. The … Continue reading →

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Elementary Science Pro-D Opportunity

Posted on May 10, 2011 by J Martens

Note: Last fall my students & I attended an Optics workshop put on by Graham Lea and it was brilliant!  It was accessible for all age levels with lots of hands on activities.  I left many good ideas & activities that I took … Continue reading →

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Technology as Lever

Posted on March 17, 2011 by J Martens

In the February 2011 issue of Educational Leadership is a great article titled “Good Teaching Trumps Good Tools” by William M. Ferriter.  Obviously we want good teaching and good tools but Ferriter makes the point that “focusing on specific digital … Continue reading →

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Instructionally Precise – Supporting Early Career Teachers

Posted on March 14, 2011 by J Martens

With a dozen draft posts unpublished I thought it was time to ship something. Here’s a guest post from my colleague Esther Carelse I love this phrase “Instructionally Precise” from the Toronto induction teacher program. Jim Strachan has worked hard since 2004 to … Continue reading →

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Twitter Resources

Posted on January 21, 2011 by J Martens

Links for information about Twitter (from @aaronmueller) : Looking for a quick and easy resource to get you the basics? Twitter-for-tweeple Twitter-community Twitter for Newbies List of other VSB “tweeps” on my account Video tutorials from @davidwees The 60 second elevator … Continue reading →

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