There are so so so many benefits to being outside! Especially when it comes to developing healthy happy learners! I absolutely love what the nature makers lab is doing - check out how to start your own tiny forest naturemakerslab.com/schools

UNESCO and Huawei are reimagining the future of education through digital transformation. The Public Seminar on 'Digital Futures of Education' explored the potential of technology to enhance learning and address global challenges.
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#OpenSchools #TECH4ALL

Google just integrated a new feature in Chrome that lets users type '@' to pull up Gemini.

I'm a sucker for AI features that integrate seamlessly into existing workflows.

1. Practically no learning curve for a new AI tool
2. Instantly improves the product and takes advantage of

So many things learned about AI at the School Leader Speaker Series from Pнıʟ McRαε & Chris Gonsalvez including the useful things we can use AI for ex. understanding history, writing, translations, image/video creation etc. - though warnings too including ethical & equity implications

Don’t forget about these upcoming sessions! So many benefits to connecting math and literacy! NCTM Latrenda Knighten TJ Jemison, M. Ed. 🏳️‍🌈

Just finished Dr. Shelley Moore, PhD competency based IEP course and now I need to read some Katie White who reminds us “assessment powers reflection and decision making in education” - I’ll be reading this innovative and practical resource for K-12 teachers on student self-assessment!

CMEC has set out the pan-Canadian global competencies static1.squarespace.com/static/5af1e87… These competencies developed over the course of K-12 can create the impetus for meaningful teaching and learning. How might we come together…

'We Know Time Outdoors Is Good for Kids, So Why Is It So Hard To Make Outdoor Learning Happen?' Sound familiar?
In this recent article, Lindsay Barrett addresses what educators & outdoor learning experts say about common barriers + some practical advice!
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Attendance matters!

Happy Earth Day! 🌎

Today, we hope you take some time outside to learn, play, explore, reflect, or rest.

Here are just a small handful of the many benefits found after being immersed in the outdoors.

What's your favourite side effect of stepping beyond four walls?

If this resonates with you, please like, comment, and share. Let's keep Sir Ken's vision alive.

👉You can watch the enhanced version of 'A Future for Us All' here: youtube.com/watch?v=Y5COPx…

Finished closing uLeadconference with Brandon Farbstein and his amazing reminder to educational leaders to give people permission to be themselves! #ulead2024

Instructional Leadership focused on these elements of strength based observations builds teacher capacity and student learning! Thanks Nicole Marcinkevics ! This work based on Craig Randall’s book Trust-Based Observations is awesome uLeadconference #ulead2024

Play is so important! Those who play have fun and those having fun are stimulating happiness hormones. These are the same hormones that help us learn better! So thankful for the Canadian Playful Schools Network session uLeadconference #ulead2024 RCÉL | CPSN

Wow! Iceland is always doing amazing things and we love having these educational leaders uLeadconference Dagný Hauksdóttir thank you for sharing about Icelands Prosperity Act #kidsfirst - learn more here: youtu.be/gpD6k5zO5LA?si… #ulead2024 great international partnerships ATA-CSL

So honoured to close our keynote Michael Fullan today uLeadconference with a serenade from our New Zealand cohort. Music is healing and so good for the soul. Plus I got a big smile out of this Irish legend in education!

Thanks Dr Sean Lessard Nelson for your #ulead2024 message of reminding us to ground our work in student voice. Hearing the stories of our youth fosters belongingness and supports that post graduation transformation he spoke about uLeadconference

Organizational Culture it’s critical to all things. You can’t jump to literacy, numeracy and better results without a strong culture says Michael Fullan uLeadconference #ulead2024