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England gems: The Norfolk Broads
Whether you have a few minutes to feed the ducks or a longer stay, the Norfolk Broads are an absolute must for any visit to the region. The area was once used to extract peat leaving channels throughout that have become an area rich with wildlife. We were treated to a boat tour by the…
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#BIT16Reads: Whose mindset is the right one?
I’ve just finished reading George Couros‘ “The Innovator’s Mindset” and I think it’s time that we addressed the elephant in the room. The word “mindset” is so five minutes ago. There I said it. What I mean is that putting the words innovator and mindset together in the same phrase is oxymoronic…it’s a contradiction in…
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#BIT16Reads: Hangout on Air!!
The TeachOntario #BIT16Reads book club is on fire over the topics in George Couros’ book The Innovator’s Mindset so we are going to come together and attempt a Google Hangout on Air tomorrow July 19th at 2pm. Facilitating with me is participant Caroline Freibauer, who will direct the conversation Participants can join in a number…
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Journey to Canada: PD for librarians and Canada & World Studies teachers
Wherever I go, my PLN tells me that they wish we had more time to hang out together….well this is it!! There’s still time left to register (by Thursday night please!) for the Ontario School Library Association council Summer Institute…virtually free to you in Ottawa this August 10-11-12. Here’s our description: Ontario School Library Association…
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Making face time
Just before I presented at my staff meeting this week, a colleague turned to me and said “Don’t you ever get nervous?” Well, of course I do but I have just coached myself to move past those nerves as fast as possible and to take those creative risks. The nerves are still there but I’ve…
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The Jaguar’s Children by John Vaillant
The Jaguar’s Children by John Vaillant My rating: 5 of 5 stars Remember how when you studied Canadian literature we were referred to Margaret Atwood‘s book Survival? The Jaguar’s Children is a fine example of how this same theme is evolving in the year 2016 as our main character aims to travel to El Norte…
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