I am a gamer. I should rephrase that. I am a retro gamer who loves a good modern side scroller or top level RPG. I really enjoying watching my students develop 2D side scoller games. They are paying a big tribute to the NES and Sega Genesis – namely my youth! You can read about […]
I was put onto this app by a few students in my classroom. Another great example of accountability. They are able to tell me the ‘why we need it’. Taken from the apple site: “Createrria turns making games into a game itself! Become famous Game Designer and create games you always wanted to play! Want […]
What is Computer Science and What do People Do Once They Know It? Today I am encouraging every teacher to let students explore coding this week. Computer science develops students’ computational and critical thinking skills and shows them how to create, not simply use, new technologies. This fundamental knowledge is needed to prepare students for […]
There has been a lot of talk about textbooks in my circle of peers. Not digital textbooks, but the heavy physical ones. I’m going to start by saying that I like the textbook as a resource. Not so much in mathematics, but in certain content areas the textbook is a bucket of valid information. Others […]
#rcac13 was a great experience – to say the least. I had the opportunity to meet people from my online PLN in the ‘real world’ for the first time. People I admire from afar. After my session – I had a conversation with Rodd Lucier (@thecleversheep) about buzzwords in education – specifically the latest ‘flipped […]
Well the hashtag #ecoo13 trended number 1 in Canada – twice over the three day conference. This means a few different things. First, out of the 1300+ attendees, many are on twitter – and tweet regularly. Second – this shows the power of social media in education. I could easily spend the next three days […]
For all the kids who grow up in a small town and think they don’t stand a chance. You do. I was once that kid.