Treasure Mountain Canada
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TMC7: the Tour de Force that is Heather Daly
I have long followed Heather Daly‘s work and you need to know that most of the time I’m simply gobsmacked by what she is able to accomplish. So it was an absolute thrill to listen to her in our small table talk – a 20 minute, small group protocol — that is a legacy piece…
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Remote and responsive teaching: Distilling the essence
I have a garden and last summer I had a bumper crop of black currants last summer. There are often times at harvest when I have too much to handle and so I’m learning strategies to save that summer taste for use all winter long. I like to approach any sort of abundance with the…
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The Impressions of Walquiria: Buenos Aires comes to Canada
This article was originally published in Canadian School Libraries Journal Spring 2020. It is the third part of 3 articles on my relationship with the school libraries in Buenos Aires including 1) Donde esta Alanna King? At the Jornada de Bibliotecas Escolares and 2) Getting on the Train: A Decade of Shifting Culture in the…
Buenos Aires, Canadian School Libraries, Canadian School Libraries Journal, culturally responsive pedagogy, digital fluency, digital literacy, International Federation of Libraries Association, OLA Superconference, school library, Treasure Mountain Canada, UNESCO, University of Guelph, Upper Grand District School Board, Walquiria Salinas
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Getting on the Train: A Decade of Shifting Culture in the School Library
Students were empowered to use technology for their learning as they were ready, and it was the librarian’s job to be responsive to this need.
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When Political Penny-Pinchers Pilfer your PD
Originally published in Canadian School Libraries Journal May 21, 2019. When the political world beckons me to pick sides and arm myself, I conscientiously reflect on my purpose and my goals as a teacher-librarian. I also surround myself with like-minded idealists, searching for ways to not only make sense of the turmoil, but also to…
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Treasure Mountain Canada 2017, Winnipeg
Starting with a little crowdsourcing on the topic: #TMCanada2017 Tweets This is an incredible event, and it’s only offered every 2 years but I try to never miss it. Our focus this year is about being culturally responsive to our school community and there were a wide range of topics explored. Being hosted in the…
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