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Day 64: Julie Quennell, Teacher, Tuscany School

6/12/2014

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What did I learn today?

Recent inscription on a Starbucks card from my student teacher:

Sometimes when you are running a production studio, walking across Canada and planning an art gala, you just need a little pick me up!

When I look at the words from my student teacher it makes me smile. To someone outside of education it might be hard to imagine she was talking about a grade two classroom. This year I have the pleasure of working with a group of wonderfully creative and talented students who are passionate about learning. This year has reaffirmed for me that if you truly honour the passions and interests of students, the only limitation they cannot overcome is the lack of time available in 10 short months.

Within our school are very fortunate to have access to a variety of educational technology and two favourites in our classroom this year have been green screen technology and Google Apps for Education. Green screen technology allowed students to share their learning in such an exciting way by making a ‘TV show’ about Canadian animals at risk. They collaborated to create scripts that included news reports, dancing, and even a rock video. Google Apps offers opportunities to extend learning beyond the boundaries of the school day and physical building. I introduced Google Apps in January and within a short time they were creating projects at home, collaborating with friends online, and bringing this learning back into the classroom.

I am in awe of what they are able to accomplish and the development of their competencies up to this point. What amazes me even more is to imagine them graduating 10 years from now. What will they be capable after 10 more years in similar learning environments? The learning shared on CBE182 gives me such great hope that my amazing little grade two students will continue to be engaged and empowered throughout their formative years. I leave them with this quote:

Promise me you will always remember:
            You’re BRAVER than you believe,
            and STRONGER than you seem,
            and SMARTER than you think.
            ~Christopher Robin to Winnie the Pooh

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Julie (@juliequennell) is passionate about student voice, inquiry and educational technology. M.Ed. grad from #ulethedtech with the best cohort ever. 


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Shelley
6/12/2014 12:53:54 pm

You are obviously a wonderful teacher and colleague! It is amazing what you are doing at the elementary level. If these students continue to be fostered by teachers like yourself, they are destined to be stellar.
Thank you for being an excellent teacher!

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Travis link
6/12/2014 02:43:47 pm

Julie, it has been such a privilege teaching and learning with you. Thank you for sharing your post! Great to celebrate your work!

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