Month: September 2015

Sharing the Planet (VIDEO) – Making Learning Visible

September 29, 2015

I never realised just how significant it was to “make learning visible” until I saw it created with purpose within my own classroom.  As an educator, I’m always appreciative of learning something new.  In fact, it’s a celebration.  I always try my best to ensure that my students know we are always learning.  Learning doesn’t ever stop … More Sharing the Planet (VIDEO) – Making Learning Visible

Best Practice – Student Generated Class Libraries

September 22, 2015

In 2014-2015, my school endeavoured on a year long Regie Routman PD that helped bring literacy alive in our classrooms.  As we learned different things week to week, it became apparent (if it wasn’t already apparent to us) that teaching literacy and engaging students in reading and writing is created through good habits. In the … More Best Practice – Student Generated Class Libraries