As an educator, I know the power I have in a student's life. I pray all teachers/professors use their power during this time to uphold just, equitable, and fair assessment practices.

Instructional Design summed up! #IDTiPs

An interesting look at the educational debate of “Hands On vs. Hands Up” by Canadian professors from University of Calgary. Using technology to increase student engagement and foster community knowledge. A great read! edcan.ca/articles/web-e…

Interesting facts and the future of instructional design #IDTiP onlinelearningconsortium.org/where-are-we-g…

Teaching and assessing during this pandemic has created some challenges! Great article with some tips and approaches for teaching during COVID-19. #IDTiPs ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/P…

Is blended learning the future of education? #IDTips google.ca/amp/s/www.forb…

Tips to guide your PLN experience. Who is in your network? Who do you learn from? Who do you turn to for professional development? #IDTiPs gettingsmart.com/2012/01/person…

Communities of Practice youtu.be/XS1OhxXhOEM via YouTube. #IDTiPs

The importance of formative assessment in the classroom. #IDTiPs. oregonmathematicsmethods.weebly.com/uploads/2/4/5/…

Great tips for assessing online home learning. #IDTiPs. edutopia.org/article/format…

Read to hear teens talk and reflect on their own phone usage. #IDTiPS google.ca/amp/s/www.nyti…

A great article for tips about digital literacy and refugee families. Great resources for keeping in mind the cultural factors surrounding technology. #IDTiPS iste.org/explore/Digita…

An interesting article on the concept of code switching online. Students move between home and school digital spaces all day. edutopia.org/blog/digital-t…

Screen time doesn’t only negatively effect kids. Adults aren’t immune to the effects of too much screen time. #IDTiPS blog.valleywisehealth.org/negative-effec…

Covid brought to light the digital divide. But it was around long before a global shutdown. What can be done to close the gap? #IDTiPS makeway.org/news/covid-19-…

Implementing digital citizenship is crucial…but always easy. #IDTiPS google.ca/amp/s/www.tech…

Spicing up patterning with a patterning escape room. Luckily, 6 Johnston made it out! @helenrjohnston1 #hrcemath St. Stephen's Elementary School

Future Superbowl MVP showed up for Halloween all the way in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada! Buffalo Bills Josh Allen TSN GoodMorningFootball