A new kind of student …
Last fall, two of my former students and I presented at York RegionDSB’s Quest Conference: Deep Learning in a Digital World Below are short interviews where we explain the power of Integrative Thinking, Design Thinking
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To Mary Ann Reilly Who Needs Our Help
When I think of the many people who’ve influenced my thinking and pedagogical practice, Mary Ann Reilly stands central among them. I encountered her blog by accident – through twitter – when twitter was just
The Ottawa Think Tank on Transforming the Learning Experience
This week I had the pleasure of travelling to Ottawa to participate in a Think Tank organized by one of Ontario’s French boards: CECCE. It was a wonderful experience – and a humbling one. As
Building Robust Ideas
I am often asked by those wishing to improve classroom practice, “Where do I begin?”. Every teacher develops systems to start the school year and I have over the past few years devised, brought together
The Centre for Integrative and Design Thinking
What would happen if an entire community became better at thinking, collaboration and complex problem-solving?
1 Day August Workshop
After 5 years of testing ideas in my classroom, and after the resounding success of the Spring Workshop for Educators, I am thrilled to bring a full day workshop to Ottawa on August 26.
Reflections on The IThink Practicum
This winter/spring I have had the good fortune to be part of the Rotman IThink Practicum along with a small group of educators from TDSB, YRDSB, HWDSB and Bishop Strachan. This practicum grew out of
Oops. I forgot to post that I was hosting the #ontsshg chat tonight.
It was on #knowledgebuilding. It went well. Here’s the storify from @24gizmo and from @Robitaille2011
Experience the Shift Ottawa
I’m bringing Experience the Shift Workshop for Educators to Ottawa. When: Wednesday August 26 2015 Where: University of Ottawa Please register here.
I hadn’t anticipated this part … but it’s lovely!
Experience the Shift was very well received and educators who attended have begun sharing through social media the impact of what they experienced as they begin testing ideas in their contexts. I have to say,