It all started with a tweet from Michelle Fawcett (@michellefawcett), a wonderful Grade 5/6 teacher from a neighbouring Ancaster School: @avivaloca @mrjarbenne I see #googledocs underlines spelling errors in red…any way you know of to turn off this spell checking? … Continue reading
On Thursday morning, I had the pleasure of listening to Richard Byrne‘s keynote speech at #BIT14. While the auditorium was packed, and I couldn’t quite get inside to grab a seat (of course, I had to stop for a coffee before … Continue reading
Some people love it. Some people hate it. Some people are just waiting until we get back to the “good old days” of spelling tests, worksheets, and math drills. Over this past week alone, both through online conversations, emails, and … Continue reading
This is my fourteenth year teaching. It’s my fourth year teaching Grade 1. I am not a new teacher, but I am at a new school. I’m working with a new group of students, educators, administrators, and parents, and trying … Continue reading
I just came back from a wonderful dinner out with a group of teachers and parents. I worked with all of them on the Spring Fling Committee, and we decided to meet tonight to reflect on our fundraiser and look … Continue reading