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iPads in the Classroom: Apps for Secondary Teachers

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Cakebrain

iPads in the Classroom:  A Teaching Tool for 21st Century Learning Here is a compilation of Apps that I’ve found useful in my Humanities classroom (I’m a senior English teacher but have taught Music and Social Studies early in my … Continue reading →

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iPADS IN THE CLASSROOM: Newbie tips

Posted on April 25, 2012 by Cakebrain

TIPS FOR USING THE iPAD in THE CLASSROOM disable installing and deleting apps ensure restrictions are enabled  How to Capture a screen shot: Press the Home button (on bottom) and the Power button (top left edge) at the same time … Continue reading →

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MEET ME IN A HANGOUT ON GOOGLE+

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Cakebrain

It was a Friday afternoon and I had just arrived home from a hectic day at school. The sun was streaming through my windows. I was anticipating a dinner date with my family and checked my iPad for email. Up popped … Continue reading →

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YES CLASS, LET’S TETHER TO EDWARD’S PHONE

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Cakebrain

“Ms. Kwan, would you like to tether to my phone? I have an unlimited data plan!” Edward held up his smartphone and gave me a big grin. He was offering me (and the whole class for that matter) his personal … Continue reading →

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CO-COACHING AND COLLABORATION

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Cakebrain

I must confess that my energy was waning in early January. Our small team meets online at 8:30pm on a weekday on a pre-arranged day. Initially, technology was an issue and we wasted time trying to get on Google+ at … Continue reading →

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ACCOUNTABILITY AND VALIDITY OF FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Cakebrain

One day, I hope to finally shake the white albatross of marking that has been hanging around my neck these past 20 years of teaching English in the Vancouver School District. I also hope that I will be able to … Continue reading →

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TEACHERS AS LIFELONG LEARNERS

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Cakebrain

Excerpt from my concept paper#1: Response to Article: “A Background Paper to Inform the Development of a National Professional Development Framework for Teachers and School Leaders” (Timperley) The first idea that resonated with me after reading Helen Timperley’s, “A Background … Continue reading →

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