What the TECH?

Thank you to our guest presenter Michael from TakingITGlobal, to our SCDSB staff, school staff, students and families who attended What the TECH? this week at Collingwood Collegiate Institute.  We appreciate your time and your enthusiasm.  Michael's personal story is a very inspiring story to say the least.  For me, his personal achievement and success is credit to his dedication and commitment.  Anything is possible when we are motivated and engaged in what we do.  At each activity station, I appreciated the interest and expertise demonstrated by each facilitator.  The objective of the evening was to not only to share information about techonology but to inform and inspire.  We scored our goals related to digital citizenship and the effective use of technology to support teaching, learning and to provide opportunity for others.  Congratulations to our family of local School Councils for such an event.  Thank you to Mr. Chater for your help the other evening!

Our Learning Skills and Work Habits

It is extremely important for our students to develop and strengthen learning skills and work habits.  Throughout the school year, teachers provide instruction, assessment and evaluation of learning skills and work habits.  Such skills can guide and shape student success in all school subject areas.  Included with each of the 6 skills, I share with you some examples of what each skill can represent and mean for our students.

Responsibility

þ  I follow classroom and school rules and expectations

þ  I take care of my belongings and check lost and found for missing items

þ  I keep my desk neat, clean and tidy

þ  I listen to others

Organization

þ  I am ready and prepared for class

þ  I have my learning tools and materials ready for each class

þ  I use my time effectively and efficiently

þ  I use my agenda to keep track of important information and communication between my family and my school

Independent Work

þ  I follow my teacher’s directions and instructions

þ  I concentrate on my work

þ  I am on topic and on task

Collaboration

þ  I share classroom and school responsibilities with others

þ  I work as a team player with others

þ  I contribute my thoughts, ideas and opinions in a respectful and responsible way

Initiative

þ  I have a polite and positive attitude

þ  I do my best

þ  I can be a leader

þ  I welcome challenges and opportunities

Self-Regulation

þ  I am respectful to myself and to others

þ  I am responsible for my behaviour, my attitude, my actions and my words

þ  I stay on topic and on task until I complete a task to the best of my ability