| Looking back to 2011, when I became an Apple Distinguished Educator, I have developed a deep appreciation for Apple’s vision of establishing the ADE program. Meeting other like minded educators in Vancouver was the best learning moment I experienced; transforming my entire school community. In 1984, I traveled to Cape Canaveral and was fortunate to see the Challenger Space shuttle launch. Seeing a shuttle take flight was inspiring. Similarly, the experience in Vancouver was truly transforming. A chance to collaborate with fellow Canadian ADE’s built a solid foundation of advocacy and authorship as ambassadors of the Apple brand. Using Apple solutions enriches students’ learning and improves student success. |
Mobile learning collaboration can inform curiosity and celebrate our students work.
As an Apple Distinguished Educator I am often asked to support board wide events, and 8 workshops so far this school year, collaborating with other teachers. At York University's ABEL conference, I presented a session on Nearpod iOS as part of a SAMR classroom.
Peel also held it’s first “Teaching and Learning in a Digital World” conference in July/13 with over 700 attendees featuring Dr. Ruben Puentedura,Ph.D. I facilitated a workshop, “Remixing and Mastering iOS and BYOD Collaboration.” I presented to other PDSB teachers at two workshops in the Fall of 2013 on how iMovie and Coaches eye could be used to connect learning to assessment with mobile technology.
iMovie Rubrics can be transformative!
- Peel Science Animation Festival
- Peel Student Film Festival
- Peel Technical Skills Challenge
- Critical Thinking Through the Arts Conference
- OFSSA Wrestling Provincial Championships