Let’s talk about moving from “pockets of innovation” to a “culture of innovation.”  An interesting statement.  My initial thoughts when I was asked to attend the ITLL sessions was fear of the unknown mixed with the new challenge of learning more.  I teach EAL to senior high students who are often on a tight timeline to finish their high school education by age 21.  I often feel that I don’t have time to do anything except the meat and potatoes of the course.  I appreciated the workshop with George Couros on March 22^nd because it helped me to realize that using innovative strategies in the classroom and the school community is much easier and more beneficial that I first thought. The videos that were shared during the session were informative and interesting.   I really enjoyed the video of the students speaking to the senior online.  It was emotional to see how the students and seniors became so important to each other.  What a wonderful way to share. Thanks.

 

Jill Stefanyshyn

Gordon Bell School

Cluster 1965