Every Tuesday I share a Tech Tip on our social media pages to assist our staff in their use of technology as it relates to their role. #TechTipTuesday – Hour of Code. (2021). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: www.fishbowlteaching.com Day 2 of Computer Science Education week is underway and I wanted to highlight Hour of Code as an accessible way to bring coding into your classroom, regardless of if you are a beginner or a pro. Code.Org (who hosts the Hour of Code activities) is no stranger to this blog and yesterday I shared out more of my favourite coding a ..read more

On Mondays, I share a different ed tech quote on our Thompson Classroom social media pages for our staff to consider. Coding Quote. (2021). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: www.fishbowlteaching.com Computer Science Education week is officially here! Running from today through to December 8th, this event is an international movement designed to introduce students to the field of computer science, strengthen computational thinking and encourage creativity in the digital space. I will be spending my week in a variety of MVSD schools doing coding events with over 400 st ..read more

It is officially time for #TweetTheHalls! This is the 4th year of our seasonal event designed to strengthen your educational PLN, practice a variety of ed tech skills, and spread holiday joy in the month of December. Check out the official prompt calendar below: 2023 #TweetTheHalls. (2023). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: www.fishbowlteaching.com If you haven’t participated in #TweetTheHalls before or are new to X/Twitter check out our #TechTipTuesday post which featured a tutorial. In the mean time, check out the prompt for December 1st and get ready to share ..read more

On Wednesdays, I highlight some of our amazing MVSD staff on our social media pages. Every day our staff are using tech in new and exciting ways, are learning new skills, and are sharing ways in which ed tech is assisting them in their practice. WOW Wednesday – Barker Builders. (2023). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: www.fishbowlteaching.com I am so pleased to see how esports has been growing across Mountain View School Division as we enthusiastically announce a new esports team, the Barker Builders, out of Lt. Col. Barker Elementary! As a K-5 building, this presen ..read more

Every Tuesday I share a Tech Tip on our social media pages to assist our staff in their use of technology as it relates to their role. With #TweetTheHalls starting up on Friday I wanted to make sure that everyone knew exactly how to join in on the fun and ensure that their posts were curated into our pool to get them in the running for some great prizes! Check out the informational video below shared via X (formally Twitter): First time joining us? Here's what you need to know about joining in on this year's #TweetTheHalls event which starts Friday, December 1st pic.twit ..read more

Near the end of 2019, I implemented the idea of PD on the Potty following a podcast from Kasey Bell. This alternative method of professional development sees the inclusion of flyers placed in staff washroom facilities. Depending on the month these may include: divisional tech reminders upcoming PD opportunities tips & tricks program reviews social media recommendations and more! Not only do these flyers allow you to have a captive audience but they can provide a bridge for staff members who have technology as a barrier in their practice [for these individuals emails, social med ..read more

On Mondays, I share a different ed tech quote on our Thompson Classroom social media pages for our staff to consider. Ed Tech Quote – Social Networks. (2022). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: www.fishbowlteaching.com With the onset of #TweetTheHalls starting on Friday I wanted something that spoke to the fact that the connections that can be made in the online space can be immensely valuable. Yes, X/Twitter (I continue to use Twitter/Tweet vocabulary, I can’t help it) is an example of a social network but it is so much more than just a place to share posts ..read more

On Fridays, I share what I believe to be a notable person/organization/school on our social media pages to assist our staff in the development of their online Personal Learning Network. Follow Friday – Tweet The Halls. (2022). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: www.fishbowlteaching.com As we approach December I am thrilled to announce that for the fourth year in a row, I am helping bring #TweetTheHalls to Manitoba (and beyond)! Inspired in 2020 out of a conversation with Donna Miller Fry, this seasonal event is designed to strengthen your educational PL ..read more

On Wednesdays, I highlight some of our amazing MVSD staff on our social media pages. Every day our staff are using tech in new and exciting ways, are learning new skills, and are sharing ways in which ed tech is assisting them in their practice. WOW Wednesday – Patti Goodine & Dave Byckal. (2023). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: www.fishbowlteaching.com This week I had the opportunity to visit the Grade 9 & 10 classes of Patti Goodine and Dave Byckal at the Dauphin Regional Comprehensive Secondary School. We spent an entire afternoon together discussing art ..read more

Every Tuesday I share a Tech Tip on our social media pages to assist our staff in their use of technology as it relates to their role. #TechTipTuesday – Digital Tools for Community Interviews. (2023). Uploaded by Kirsten Thompson. Available online at: www.fishbowlteaching.com Thursday is the official start of our Community Interviews (parent-teacher interviews) for many school divisions, although individual teachers have already started this process. Given the prevalence of digital tools in our educational programming, I think this is a fantastic opportunity to educate and support ou ..read more