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Social Media as Science Communication

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Social Media as Science Communication: The good, the bad, and the ugly. TLDR:  Science is complex and confusing if you’re not familiar with it. There are many social media accounts which share science information in an accessible way. Unfortunately, this knowledge can get changed in translation and incorrect information can get passed around instead. We… Continue reading Social Media as Science Communication

Professional Competency 1, Professional Competency 3, Professional Competency 4, Professional Competency 5, Professional Competency 6, QPAT, Reflections, Teaching and Learning Statements

Thiagi 35 Activity

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Today I tried out a new formative assessment tool called the Thiagi 35 Activity with my level four general science and technologies classes. Let me begin by saying, if you're a teacher who likes quiet in the classroom, this activity is not for you. How it Went Students listened to my instructions with perplexed looks on… Continue reading Thiagi 35 Activity

Professional Competency 11, Professional Competency 3, Professional Competency 4, Professional Competency 5, Reflections

QPAT – Formative Assesments

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On November 24th, 2017, I attended the Quebec Provincial Association Of Teachers (QPAT) Conference where various workshops were being held to bring Quebec's teachers up to date on the latest and greatest techniques being used in the world of education. One of the workshops I attended was Empowering Learners Through Formative Assessment held by Natasha Bellows and… Continue reading QPAT – Formative Assesments