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Discussions and collaboration on topics and shows at EdTechTalk.com/parentsaspartners

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Parent Engagement in the 21st Century - Leveraging web 2.0 tools to engage parents in non-traditional ways"

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Lorna Costantini

Support Parents as Partners for 2008 Edublog awards 3 Replies

Started by Lorna Costantini. Last reply by Jan Sugerman Dec. 7, 2008.

Lorna Costantini

Annie Kidder, Jacqui Strachan and Gay Stephenson at Edtechalk.

Started by Lorna Costantini Dec. 2, 2008.

Lorna Costantini

Using a ning network to connect parents to the school.

Started by Lorna Costantini Nov. 14, 2008.

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Sheila Stewart Comment by Sheila Stewart on July 8, 2009 at 11:00pm
Within the space and time that summer can bring, I have taken some time to "explore" here in this group. I have found some very helpful links and ideas! Thanks for the surf!
Jacqui Strachan Comment by Jacqui Strachan on July 9, 2009 at 1:46pm
Of course, your comment on Lorna's page made me realize that I hadn't even joined this group yet, and Lorna is an amazing resource when it comes to using technology.

Lorna, every time I hear a mention of Twitter, it makes me think of you. You had me sign up for it, way back before anyone else had even heard of it. Of course, I have yet to be brave enough to tweet, but for once, I can at least say 'hey, I've been on Twitter for ages!" when someone asks. I feel so tech savvy, all thanks to you. You do a great job in breaking down the technical barriers for luddites like me, and you helped us get going in setting up this online community, so I owe you a huge thank you!

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Lorna Costantini Jan Sugerman Gay Stephenson Matt Montagne Shari Aurelio M Montemayor Penny Michelle Pepe Kathryn Perry Carole Nicola Pulling Peggy George Cindy Seibel Cori MacFarlane Leeja Anderson Sheila Stewart Jacqui Strachan Pam Berry Antonio Peck curious mind Cathy Brian
 
 

Video Interviews!

TVO recorded great interviews / discussions at our conference!

Watch them now, or share them at your next school council meeting!!!!

Presentations and notes from all sessions are being posted to our main website, as we receive them.

Interviews with:
Minister of Education
Annie Kidder
Charles Pascal (Early Learning)
Testing the Pros and the Cons (Panel Discussion)


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November 29, 2009
This time the book is a podcast. When you’re tired or busy with another task, well the podcast can be just the thing. Recently I heard Learning, Doing, Being: A New Science of Education. If you were intrigued by Alanna Mitchell’s recent Atkinson Series: Brainstorm about the developments of brain science and the impact on education, then this podcast may interest you.

From Speaking of Faith produced by American Public Media, host Krista Tippett talks with writers, artists, scientists, thinkers and theologians about ” belief, meaning, ethics and ideas” . Last week she interviewed neuroscientist (and dancer) Adele Diamond who now teaches at UBC .
She talks about Executive Functions. It turns out that play and especially dramatic play is key to the development of self –regulation.
“Her work is scientifically illustrating the educational power of things like play, sports, music, memorization and reflection” The more parts of an individual that get involved, the more the brain changes. The research is “turning modernity on its head”
Here is a short slide show clip....
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There seems to be so many different ways of functioning. I'm not even sure myself what is correct or even legal or minimally, what is allowed or acceptable. Question: Do any school fundraising groups out there, whether school council or parent group…
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Hi marbat: You can get the details on the fundraising consultation regarding provincial guidelines on fundraising, student fees, and corporate sponsors from your board's PIC/Chair or Director. The deadline is Jan. 15.
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Does anyone have experience with a board committee proposing removing students from a small community with a healthy elementary population, bussing them into the city to prop up a city school that has neighboring schools in the urban boundary that a…
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Where would I find this fund raising policy discussion-- if its a formal question from the Ministry, I think our board has already made the decision years ago. School Councils have no bank account in our boards; we can decide to do a fund raiser and…
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Hello Gay Believe it or not, I had trouble finding a family who wasn't already on the green track! We wanted to get the story on the air soon -- while the copenhagen talks are on, so, we're working on a new angle -- people who are living the EXTREME…
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A greener lifestyle is something we all strive for in our own ways. Deborah, this sounds like fun for one lucky family who is not shy about being on TV! I'm going to send your request out to members of our online community who have told us they live…
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Marbat, I have a different take. Schools council's exist, ie. in business terms are their own entity. We have bylaws, voting structure etc. If we fundraise we direct the funds- the principal cannot "out vote us". To some of your points. School autho…
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CBC TV's new show "Connect with Mark Kelley" is looking for a family who wants to try living a greener lifestyle for one week. We want to hear about what is dead simple to do, dumb or downright not going to happen, and we'll have an eco expert givin…
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The Egerton Ryerson award honours a person who has made an outstanding contribution to public education - either through there work inside the system, or through their advocacy. Watch as this year's honouree, William G. Davis, receives the award an…
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Here are a couple of interesting and related comments from US bloggers. "Call me a radical if you want, but were it up to me I would blow up our entire educational system and start over with something far more humane that what we - and that include…
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