by Victoria · Published May 3, 2021
For many teachers, inquiry-based learning plays a special role in the elementary classroom. It’s a type of learning that is redefining schools in the 21st century and changing the way we view education. While inquiry-based learning is becoming more popular...
by Victoria · Published April 21, 2021
The use of games in the classroom is a fun way to engage students with their learning. Through advancements in technology, students are now able to apply their learning in a fun way that has massive appeal. When used as...
by Victoria · Published April 7, 2021
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs was proposed in 1943 as a way to study the universal needs of society. It is a motivational theory that explains the need for human’s physiological needs to be met before they can attend to needs...
by Victoria · Published March 29, 2021
Last year, we wrote a post all about creating learning provocations that get students excited in the classroom. In it, we described the purpose of provocations and included some helpful tips for preparing a provocation for students. We also included...
by Victoria · Published March 4, 2021
For a few hours a day, I am fortunate enough to work with some lovely high school students from China who are completing their Ontario diploma requirements. About a month ago, I was trying to think of a fun inquiry...
by Victoria · Published February 12, 2021
2020 was a year of monumental change. It was a year of activism, strength, and inspiration. It showed everyone what courage, collaboration, and determination looks like. Furthermore, it provided students around the world with a starting point from which conversations,...
by Victoria · Published January 5, 2021
Inquiry-based learning can be a lot of fun – especially finding lots of great ideas and inspiration. However, I tend to hit a roadblock when it comes to planning. Personally, I have a habit of bookmarking and downloading lots of...
by Victoria · Published December 3, 2020
As I mentioned in a previous blog post, I was involved in a podcast project called “After the Pandemic: Writing the Stories of the Future”. The aim of the project was to stimulate 8th grade students’ critical thinking about the...
by Victoria · Published November 18, 2020
When you hear the word “robotics”, what comes to mind? R2D2? The Mars Rover? Wall-E? Rosie from The Jetsons? Or perhaps your Roomba comes to mind. Either way, robotics is gaining prominence as we discover new ways to get things...
by Victoria · Published November 12, 2020
When I worked in England, I learned that subjects like art, social studies, music, religion, and science were categorized into blocks called “Topic” or “Theme”. All the subjects were taught according to the objectives of the National Curriculum, but revolved...
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