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Revisiting SAMR

Thomas Galvez | September 15, 2017

Two years ago, teachers had to “SAMR-ize” their use of technology within one of their units. Even though we don’t have an expectation like this for using SAMR

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Looking Toward Semester 2 – Developing Learner Agency

Thomas Galvez | December 2, 2016

The semester is quickly winding down with some of the busiest days ahead of us. While working diligently to get through these last few weeks, many of us

• To Cassie: for expertly guiding us through the strange 2022 IB Prediction Grade process AND baking Muffins for us! And bribing us with chocolate when we get our IAs done and uploaded!
• To Jake: for his running of the March Madness - particularly for his great March Madness emails that keep us updated and amused!
• To Tuan: for looking into author visits and reminding us that teaching is not just about grading - but about being inspired and creative!
• To Tim - for organising all the AP mocks.
• To Cassie: Two Words: Muffin Mondays! Thanks for slaving away EVERY Sunday afternoon to ensure that we have delicious muffins to greet us on a Monday morning.
• To Tuan and Amy: Thank you for organising Nguyen Phan Que Mai's visit to the school. What a treat for our students to hear from such an inspiring women. Loved her messages regarding peace, kindness and valuing your own cultural identity
• To Rebeca: Thank you for being a ray of sunshine with your Tuesday tunes and trying to bring Sunshine and Fun into our busy lives (particularly when you are so busy too!).
• To Cassie: Thank you for all your hard work as DPC in helping us navigate the IB's complex predicted grades system for our current Grade 12 DP students - as always 'expert level' shared google drives and clear communication! (In fact, this applies to all DP stuff!)
• To Polly, Regi, Mike, Erica, Mathias, and Hunt: Thank you all for helping make my transition into the science team as smooth as possible and for answering all my newbie questions with grace and serenity!
• To Hunt: Thank you for helping me find items across the science department so my students could have experiential lab activities after a long period of home and Zoom learning. You always do it with a smile on your face and offer your assistance and thoughtful input. Thank you!
• To Jeff and Lisa Robidoux: Thank you for taking me under your wing and helping with my classes when I wasn't here, and then with negotiating the PMH area when we arrived.
• To Anh Nguyen: Anh always brings a positive, cheerful attitude to every day, and every person he encounters. He reminds me how precious we all are. Thanks for two great years, Anh!
• To Julia Bui: For being so patient and understanding with me :)
- To Kelly Braun: For being my teacher squad for the last 4 years. Good luck on your adventures. I will miss you!
- To Jake, Thomas, Erin & Chris Stoltz Thank you for being such a great team!! The advisory program has grown so much under your guidance the last two years.