Blogger for Reflection and Connection

Excited to explore Blogger with fellow WCDSB educators this afternoon!

Let's start with the WHY:
*Creating a portfolio is a reflective process
*Efficient way to document the learning journey
*Connect with others

Check out the Slide Deck below for ideas and suggestions for getting started.


Add your reflections on Blogfolios for class and student reflection in the comments below!

Connecting With Experts Using Hangouts

Over the past few weeks we have been learning about ecosystems and the impact humans have on their delicate balance. My teaching partner came across this website and we signed up for a camera spot. We connected with National Geographic Education's special guest Jonathan Colby who is studying frogs and the impact of the Chyrid fungus on their survival. The students listened intently as he described what he does (loved the idea of hanging out in tree canopies in the rainforest), and how they are working to protect amphibian species. Students from all ten connected classrooms from around North America had the chance to ask questions at the end of his talk. It was an incredible opportunity to connect with an expert and really brought the curriculum to life. 

Check out the website here to book your own camera spot: http://www.exploringbytheseat.com/

Grade 7 Students listening to Jonathan Colby's talk. 

Curriculum Links

Provoking thinking about human impact and change.

See tweet below for link to watch the hangout:

My presentation on #amphibians, #extinction, & #conservation is posted: https://t.co/pn3iD3dlz3 🐸 Share w/your classes! #science #education pic.twitter.com/iHOkXFyR03

— Jonathan Kolby (@MyFrogCroaked) November 17, 2016

Continuing the connection with our class Twitter Feed:

. @weberswonders @MyFrogCroaked We're so happy you joined! Be sure to register for our next event, with @jj_marlow!https://t.co/vYo682YnAN

— NatGeo Education (@NatGeoEducation) November 8, 2016

Connecting with experts and organizations through Google #hangouts provides us with such an incredible opportunity to make the curriculum come to life for students. It is empowering for them to see and hear how people are making a difference in the lives of others (& lives of frogs).
 

Share the Learning

Welcome to our TLLP Blogg!

This blogg is a way to share our TLLP project and ideas, ask questions, and document learning. Our "Core 6" team will be adding to this blogg over the next year and we invite you to participate and learn with us.
Our focus will center on using Twitter, Google Hangouts, Virtual Reality, G+, and Blogger, all in an effort to break down barriers, increase student learning and  share best practices and ideas.
Let's share the learning!