post-secondary transition website

I have prepared a website that is designed to assist students with the transition to post-secondary research. The link is posted here:  PGSS Transition to Post-secondary Research.

1. The next challenge will be to advertise this resource:
1. Site has been linked from "Scholarships" and "Grad" on the school student website 
2. A newsletter notice will go home to parents.
3. A News notice has been posted on the school website.
4. Grade 12 classes doing the scholarly resources unit, will also be directed to explore this site.

william ferriter

I am interested in the observations of this teacher, particularly his rather controversial views on the use of Smartboards. His post on "What I'd Buy Instead of a Smartboard" is interesting reading.
He maintains a blog entitled Tempered Radical 
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nid - friday february 17 2012

A group of secondary teacher-librarians will meet on this day at one of the secondary schools.

Our topics for consideration will be library websites and "The Library as a Learning Commons".

We will consider the following information about the development of  websites.

Using Word to Create Webpages 

Using Google Sites

e-books

On the January 27 non-instructional day a group of teachers gathered to discuss e-books.
The following questions were generated by the group:

1. What devices would best suit our needs?
1. Consider:
1. What are the dynamics of the various models?
2. What are reviewers saying?
3. Is there an audio component?
4. Is there access to a dictionary or thesaurus?
2. What does research say about e-book popularity with students?
3. Resources:
1. Consider:
1. What titles are available to buy? How much?
2. What titles are available for free?
4. How will these units circulate?
1. Kids buy?
2. School buy?
3. Kids make a deposit like calculators?
5. What are the options around online textbooks?

ERAC just published this  white paper on e-books.
A very informative overview that answers some of our questions.

professional growth - a reflection

Professional growth has always played an important role in my teaching career. I am a curious, interested learner and I try to stay committed to exploring ways to improve my professional practice. Over the course of my career I have tried to take a leadership position in working to provide training and knowledge to my colleagues.
However, I have grown weary of trying to match workshops to my professional growth needs. I am hoping that this blog will provide me with an oppportunity to explore topics that have an impact on my daily practice and to reflect on my growth.
I have organized my growth plan around the five topics listed at the top of this page.
For each topic I have posted some critical questions that I hope will shape my inquiry.