Posts by Shannon

Risk-taking and Resilience in the IB Learner Profile

Posted on Sep 5, 2013 in Publications

Risk-taking and Resilience in the IB Learner Profile

Published in EARCOS Journal (Fall 2013 issue).

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iPad Portraits & an Inspiring Art Teacher

Posted on Sep 3, 2013 in Professional Blog

iPad Portraits & an Inspiring Art Teacher

Schools with brilliant art teachers are very fortunate. The safe & inspiring art room is always a hub of endless wondering, experimentation, discovery and self-expression. When every child has the freedom to be an artist, their learning knows no bounds.

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Math Inquiry Stops Here: Bridging the Home-School Gap

Posted on Sep 1, 2013 in Professional Blog

Math Inquiry Stops Here: Bridging the Home-School Gap

Math inquiries should continue seamlessly from school to home and back again. Children should experience math as an ever-present, challenging, beautiful way to make sense of the world. I need to work harder at involving parents as partners for truly authentic math inquiries.

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Don’t lock me into 8 Key Concepts!

Posted on Aug 27, 2013 in Professional Blog

Don’t lock me into 8 Key Concepts!

I love concept-driven teaching and learning. I believe it is the only way to help students become creative, flexible, critical thinkers for the 21st century. Just don’t lock me into those 8 Key Concept cards!

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Life as a Tweep: becoming a connected educator

Posted on Aug 22, 2013 in Professional Blog

Life as a Tweep: becoming a connected educator

I am no longer an island of competence, limited by context, geography, training or experience. I am connected and I am growing!

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