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BYOT
This New York Times -Technology- article written by Matt Richtel examines the advantages and disadvantages of the bring your own technology (BYOT) movement in many school districts.
The Vancouver School District began a bring your own device (BYOD) pilot-project in secondary schools in the fall of 2012.
Vancouver Technical Secondary’s Market Garden
Earlier this week, Vancouver Technical Secondary was recognized for its school yard market garden.
Click here to see the CBCnews article.
The Importance of Art Education
The BBC’s Power of Art Series explores the positive impact that art education has on many students.
Click here to watch the 4 minute video.
The Delta/Richmond Canadian Heritage Fair needs 12 more judges, Deadline March 22
The Delta/Richmond Canadian Heritage Fair needs 12 more judges. The judges judge student research projects about Canadian Heritage topics. The students need to have used archival and library resources (primary and secondary sources) to do their research. Maybe there are some Education BEd or grad students who would enjoy being a judge at the fair?
Deadline to sign up to adjudicate is March 22nd.
See the documents below for more information:
Is bullying in the genes?
From the Vancouver Province:
The episodes of bullying that mar early grade school years for hundreds of children may be a partial result of the victim’s DNA, a new study suggested Wednesday.
The behaviours that most often lead to exclusion and victimization in the classroom or schoolyard have their roots in a student’s genes, the study said, arguing that children’s genetic makeup has a direct impact on the quality of the interactions they enjoy with their peers.