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What's In a Name?
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Started this discussion. Last reply by Rick Collins Oct 23.
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Everyone is welcome: this group begins at our conference on Saturday. It's a support group for people who want to learn more about using technology to communicate. How to do stuff here, or to start an e-news listserv, or group & more!
There are always ways to post anonymously. Here, I think it is important to believe in what I am posting, so I am willing to put my full name behind it. I added my picture, because I am really putting myself into this. That is my choice. My son en...
This is a very interesting discussion. I have always been an extrovert, and as such have never really considered NOT using my real name whenever I represent myself. Even on the odd occasions when I stick my foot in my mouth!
I have been part of d...
A bunch of us from the online community are planning to "meet-up" at the conference at York University on Saturday Nov. 7th.
We can chat at lunch!
So let us know if you are coming... we want to meet you!
Thank you for your comment.
It's a concern if there is that kind of fear out there. I'm not sure how to even talk about it. Fear is very difficult.
However I don't think there is any suggestion about forcing people to use their real names. Rather...
Many teachers won't use their real names for fear of retribution from their boards and/or their unions. (I know from experience) Many parents won't use real names for fear of how they or their kids will be treated. You won't get real answers from ...
Many teachers don't want to use their real names for fear of retribution by their boards and/or their unions. Many parents don't want to use their real names for fear for their kids. Sorry but it ain't gonna happen for some. You won't get REAL ans...
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I am the mother of two children. I used to garden, now I prefer to sit and knit rather than dig. I used to run; now I do yoga. Perhaps these changes in my recreational life tell you that my children are now young adults.
I live in a big city (Toronto) that I was told was cold and unfriendly. I have not found this to be true. But it is true that when my children started kindergarten at the local elementary school, I started to connect with my neighbourhood. It was through the school community that I really met my neighbours and it is through the school that my children developed their friendships. I have been involved one way or the other at People for Education for many years and currently provide administrative support in the office.
I’ve very interested in Schools at the Centre and in the development of Web 2.0 as a means of building relationships, sharing experiences and developing strategies for a strong public school system.
I live in a big city (Toronto) that I was told was cold and unfriendly. I have not found this to be true. But it is true that when my children started kindergarten at the local elementary school, I started to connect with my neighbourhood. It was through the school community that I really met my neighbours and it is through the school that my children developed their friendships. I have been involved one way or the other at People for Education for many years and currently provide administrative support in the office.
I’ve very interested in Schools at the Centre and in the development of Web 2.0 as a means of building relationships, sharing experiences and developing strategies for a strong public school system.
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October 4, 2009
Not so long ago I chanced upon an interview with Sarah Vowell. Sarah is funny. smart and engaging! She was talking about her new book The Wordy Shipmates and she was so intriguing that I picked up the book. Not only has she written a number of books, she is also the voice of Violet in the animated film The Incredibles… Continue
Not so long ago I chanced upon an interview with Sarah Vowell. Sarah is funny. smart and engaging! She was talking about her new book The Wordy Shipmates and she was so intriguing that I picked up the book. Not only has she written a number of books, she is also the voice of Violet in the animated film The Incredibles… Continue
Posted on April 3, 2009 at 9:30am — 7 Comments
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- At 7:20am on January 17, 2009,
Lisa Bradt said…
- Hi Jan,
Yes, Kingsville is at the most southern end of Ontario. A quaint little town on the shore of Lake Erie. I love it. I heard about this website through our trustee. It is a very interesting resource. Thanks to your team for creating and maintaining it. Working together, we can make a difference.
- At 10:23am on January 6, 2009,
Jessica Vorstermans said… - Thanks for your wonderful comments and support!
- At 8:16am on December 8, 2008,
Jan Mason said…
- Thank you for the nice welcome Jan - (my name is really Jane-Heather, but what a mouthful!) I joined this website at the conference at York University. Had a great time and took away some good thoughts.
- At 11:50am on November 12, 2008,
Michelle Pepe said… - Thanks for the warm welcome!
- At 8:53am on November 12, 2008,
Shari said… - Thanks for the welcome Jan!
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October 4, 2009
Not so long ago I chanced upon a tv interview with Sarah Vowell. She was talking about her new book The Wordy Shipmates and she was funny and intriguing enough that I picked up the book. Not only has she written a number of books, she is also the voice of Violet in the animated film The Incredibles and contributes regularly to the This American Life on Chicago Public Radio
Although I was reading for amusement, information and stories, once again I bumped into education!
The Wordy Shipmates is about the Puritans in the 17 century and Sarah Vowell's childhood in the 20th century and life now in the 21st. The book is a delightful flow of ideas and customs that weave through the narrative of American life. Education was there at the beginning
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October 4, 2009
Not so long ago I chanced upon a tv interview with Sarah Vowell. She was talking about her new book The Wordy Shipmates and she was funny and intriguing enough that I picked up the book. Not only has she written a number of books, she is also the voice of Violet in the animated film The Incredibles and contributes regularly to the This American Life on Chicago Public Radio
Although I was reading for amusement, information and stories, once again I bumped into education!
The Wordy Shipmates is about the Puritans in the 17 century and Sarah Vowell's childhood in the 20th century and life now in the 21st. The book is a delightful flow of ideas and customs that weave through the narrative of American life. Education was there at the beginning
...Continue....
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I apologize. I am eager to read other people's contributions but Sheila's question really got me thinking and I wanted to share my thoughts.
I think that Sam’s blog – “the Purpose of Education – Revised” is a valuable contribution to this discuss...
It appears I will have to say something about my editorial decisions, though it takes away from the flow of thought about which I will now write.
I have wrestled with the whole idea of censorship and freedom of expression, but I have come to the r...
I really like what you have shared here, Anthony. I am going to mull this over some more, and as you have said/suggested, our education system is focused on producing workers. So for now, I would like to put the question "out there", why might the...
Hi Sam and all,
I wanted to come back and read all the posts today, as I was struck by a poster in the subway (which Sheila mentioned was coming) from Lakehead University in Thunder Bay. I really like your thesis, or whatever you would call it Sam...
Thank you for your feedback and link with great info Annie!
Our school board has already implemented many different clubs, including homework, cubs etc. into our schools in the hopes of having community hubs as it were. I believe this to be succe...
Hi Kevin,
This is a great question, and I look forward to hearing what other people have to say. Our research seems to indicate that it varies from school to school and board to board as to how fundraised money is handled. Since 2005, all fundrais...
“Institutions become dysfunctional when they do not accomplish the purposes for which they were created. Schools were created to be places of true learning, places where the true natures of children would be allowed to grow and flourish. By this d...
I'm gonna jump in here with a bit more clarification, because the questions Kevin asked are ones that I get asked all the time as the Parent Support Coordinator here at People for Education.
There are three main sources of funding for parent enga...
Hi Deborah,
I am new to this venue of discourse so forgive me if I am stating nothing new. My background is philosophy (ethics) and political theory. I am unfamiliar with Paolo Freire but now intend to read his book. The issue that stood out for ...
My view as a PIC chair is there are 2 bread and butter funding sources for parent involvement at the school level. The $500 and the pro-grants. Different PIC's have different ways of communicating with Parents/school councils- some directly throug...
Thanks for helping clear that up, Gord. Busy discussion here!
Gord, you have touched on something that I have been concerned with, and might be more so ahead in time. Just as "school councils" sometimes get the blame for things--when it is said no...
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