On the September 27th non-instructional day myself, Michelle Scott and Steven Bordeleau presented to some of the PGSS staff on the impact technology is having on the kids in our classrooms. 

The intent was to highlight how technology has advanced and evolved in recent years and present the most current research on adolescent technology use and its effects on social and emotional development.  We are hoping this presentation promotes discussion and encourages teachers to take a critical look at the role technology has in the school setting.   

A great podcast on this topic from Outside magazine.  Definitely worth a listen.

The Radically Simple Diet We All Need

For a profession that interacts with so many people on a daily basis teaching can be a very isolating profession.  Most of the day is spent in classrooms as the only adult or on supervision trying to fit in conversations with colleagues in between the bells.   As a result the prep (staff, lunch work) room is important in a school as a space for professional discussion, lesson planning, collegial support, sharing, debating, laughing and venting.

As I am now in a district support position I have created this space as a virtual prep room to support all of the above just without the stained carpet and uncomfortable furniture.