Plugging into Parents: Using technology to build and sustain positive parent-school relationships
As the mother of three, I’ve had the experience of engaging with two different school boards,...
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Author: Kristine Thibeault
Online PD: Tasters and Takeaways
In early October, I blogged wistfully about my experiences as an online grad student and...
Read MoreVideoconferencing: Pitfalls, Pedagogy and Possibilities
I have a love/hate relationship with videoconferencing (VC). Ok, hate might be a tad strong. Love/irritation? Love/frustration? You see, living in a rural community here in Quebec, I get to use VC a lot. Granted, it’s incredibly...
Read MoreBridging the Great Divide: Adopting and Adapting the Middle School Model
Until recently, I hadn’t spent an inordinate amount of time pondering the impact of the transition from elementary school to high school on the psyche of our students here in Quebec. Although the tumble from “King or...
Read MoreOnline PD or What I’ve Learned In My PJ’s
It was our last class together as senior seminar students with Dr. Anderson. For most of us, the moment represented the penultimate step in completing a rather lengthy graduate degree and…we were elated. Together, we shared...
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