Author jthompson
Why is it important to use diverse books in our classrooms? Classroom diversity is defined as everything that makes people different from each other, such as race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, ability or religious beliefs. When using diverse… Continue Reading →
Welcome to Grade 1/2 Class This week we had the amazing opportunity to visit a grade 1/2 class. The students were welcoming and kind to us throughout our visit. I am thankful to the teacher for sharing their knowledge, and… Continue Reading →
How do you feel about reading? I have always wanted to be a reader; I envied any of my friends who could finish a book in a few days. If the material is not interesting to me, I have difficulty… Continue Reading →
The day started with a tour of the SD5 resource center, it is located next to the design lab at Kootenay Orchard. The tour was great, I had no idea of how much was available at the resource center. Having… Continue Reading →
What is a digital portfolio? A digital portfolio is a great tool used to document students learning. Portfolios make classroom learning more accessible to parents, administrators. It is a digital platform that teachers can use to display students work and… Continue Reading →
Virtual Reality in the classroom VR (Types) Virtual Reality Augmented reality Extended reality XR merges virtual reality and augmented reality Virtual reality can track movement, a complete head set Can use for Physical Education, takes time to set up. Educational… Continue Reading →
Photography Used to Support Safety Plans Photography can be used to create visual tools for students. When using pictures related to real life, this can make the concept easier for the student to connect to and understand. I worked with… Continue Reading →
ClassDojo With ClassDojo you can: Create a virtual classroom Great for parent communication Have student assignments The account creator can see who has been on and who hasn’t Students can create their own account avatar Google Sites Google sites is… Continue Reading →