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The Very Strange World of ‘Adult’ Problem-Solving
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The Very Strange World of ‘Adult’ Problem-Solving

By Heidi Siwak March 25, 2016 April 10, 2016 4

I used to think adults are disadvantaged because we don’t deeply understand digital spaces that youth inhabit. Now I have a larger concern.  We’re challenged by collaboration.  And when the generation that is equipped with

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A new kind of student …
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A new kind of student …

By Heidi Siwak March 25, 2016 March 25, 2016 0

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
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To Mary Ann Reilly Who Needs Our Help

By Heidi Siwak March 5, 2016 March 6, 2016 1

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

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The Ottawa Think Tank on Transforming the Learning Experience
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The Ottawa Think Tank on Transforming the Learning Experience

By Heidi Siwak March 5, 2016 March 5, 2016 4

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

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Building Robust Ideas

By Heidi Siwak September 19, 2015 October 16, 2015  improvable ideas, knowledge building 0

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

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The Centre for Integrative and Design Thinking
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The Centre for Integrative and Design Thinking

By Heidi Siwak June 24, 2015 June 26, 2015 0

What would happen if an entire community became better at thinking, collaboration and complex problem-solving?

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1 Day August Workshop
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1 Day August Workshop

By Heidi Siwak June 8, 2015 June 26, 2015 0

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.  

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Reflections on The IThink Practicum
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Reflections on The IThink Practicum

By Heidi Siwak June 6, 2015 June 7, 2015 2

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

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Oops. I forgot to post that I was hosting the #ontsshg chat tonight.

By Heidi Siwak June 5, 2015 June 5, 2015 0

It was on #knowledgebuilding. It went well. Here’s the storify from @24gizmo and from @Robitaille2011

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Experience the Shift Ottawa

By Heidi Siwak May 31, 2015 May 31, 2015 0

I’m bringing Experience the Shift Workshop for Educators to Ottawa. When: Wednesday August 26 2015 Where: University of Ottawa Please register here.

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Quest 2015: Deep Learning in a Digital World
Toronto, Canada
November 18 and 19, 2015

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Science Teachers Association of Ontario Conference
November 13, 2015
Workshop Bringt IT Together 2015
November 4, 2015
Closing Keynote Bring IT Together 2015
November 6, 2015

Spring Workshop, Hamilton
May 23, 2015

Rotman School of Management
December 3, 2014
Association for Media Literacy, Toronto
October 18, 2014
Bring It Together, Niagara Falls
November 6, 2014

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