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tmackenzie2013 | Trevor MacKenzie
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My adventures in Inquiry as I collaborate with students and colleagues. Drop the Rubric and Set The Bar. November 23, 2016. November 25, 2016. How can I assess so many unique performance tasks? How can I measure learners in a standardized manner when they are all completing dissimilar artifacts? How can I continue to empower learners when it comes to assessment? Co-creating an assessment standard calls for learners to research what. Looks like with regards to their particular performance task. Learne...
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Student Blogging as a Means to Reflect on Learning Part 1 | Trevor MacKenzie
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My adventures in Inquiry as I collaborate with students and colleagues. Student Blogging as a Means to Reflect on Learning Part 1. November 27, 2013. May 19, 2016. My classes have been blogging as a means to reflect on their learning throughout this semester. I had a few goals in mind when I proposed this endeavour to my students:. I wanted to know if blogging would lend a hand in this area. As mentioned in previous posts, I have been inspired by Paul Tough’s. And the work of Dr. Angela Duckworth. 3 I wa...
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The Four Pillars of Inquiry | Trevor MacKenzie
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My adventures in Inquiry as I collaborate with students and colleagues. The Four Pillars of Inquiry. September 8, 2016. November 25, 2016. The Four Pillars of Inquiry by Trevor MacKenzie and Rebecca Bathurst-Hunt. 8221; This is a great question and one that I unpack in my book Dive into Inquiry. And a point I’ll tackle in a future post. And second, I have often heard from students when I attempt to weave passions into the classroom that they are not passionate about. That they don’t have something ...
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Workshops | Trevor MacKenzie
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My adventures in Inquiry as I collaborate with students and colleagues. The world is complex and rapidly changing. Our children’s lives reflect that complexity. Technological innovations, access to the abundance of information, and preparing students for the world of tomorrow are constantly on the minds of today’s teacher. I am happy to share my experience in collaboratively designing strategies for educators to create sustainable and positive change. Topics include:. 8211; Collaborative Inquiry. Enter y...
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Google Apps For Education Summit Victoria | Trevor MacKenzie
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My adventures in Inquiry as I collaborate with students and colleagues. Google Apps For Education Summit Victoria. November 24, 2015. December 3, 2016. This past weekend saw the Google Apps For Education Summit. Presented by The EdTech Team. Visit School District 61. Victoria at Oak Bay High School. Highlights for me were multiple. Brad Ovenell-Carter. Student Blogging as an E-Portfolio. Inquiry-Based Learning: Creating Personal Learning Paths. This slideshow requires JavaScript. A huge shout out to all ...
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Drop the Rubric & Set The Bar | Trevor MacKenzie
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My adventures in Inquiry as I collaborate with students and colleagues. Drop the Rubric and Set The Bar. November 23, 2016. November 25, 2016. How can I assess so many unique performance tasks? How can I measure learners in a standardized manner when they are all completing dissimilar artifacts? How can I continue to empower learners when it comes to assessment? Co-creating an assessment standard calls for learners to research what. Looks like with regards to their particular performance task. Learne...
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The Power of Essential Questions: How Do We Tell Stories & Why Are They Important? | Trevor MacKenzie
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My adventures in Inquiry as I collaborate with students and colleagues. The Power of Essential Questions: How Do We Tell Stories and Why Are They Important? November 5, 2016. December 1, 2016. When unpacking inquiry and helping colleagues create a deeper understanding of how we can move from a traditional teaching model to a learner centred classroom, one critical step is evident in the use of essential questions to guide learning. Are you and English teacher? Please leave a comment below! Leave a Reply ...
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How I’m Building Inspiration, Hope, & Perseverance in my Students | Trevor MacKenzie
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My adventures in Inquiry as I collaborate with students and colleagues. How I’m Building Inspiration, Hope, and Perseverance in my Students. November 16, 2014. November 19, 2014. I finally feel like I’m making some tremendous strides. Let me tell you how. I began the course discussing with the class several studies that outline the many benefits of being optimistic. We read an interview with Dr. Angela Duckworth. We then discussed a novel that struck me as being quite inspirational. You see, Williams’ ch...
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What You’ll Discover When You Read Dive into Inquiry | Trevor MacKenzie
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My adventures in Inquiry as I collaborate with students and colleagues. What You’ll Discover When You Read Dive into Inquiry. August 2, 2016. December 1, 2016. Types of Student Inquiry: one of the helpful illustrations from the book that will strengthen your inquiry classroom. Nearing its official release I’m excited to share more detail of what exactly this fantastic resource has to offer you and your learners. And the EdTech Team’s library. Announcing the Release of Dive into Inquiry. The Power of Esse...
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About Me | Trevor MacKenzie
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My adventures in Inquiry as I collaborate with students and colleagues. Nothing builds community in the classroom like an ussie. Trust me. Let me introduce myself. My name is Trevor MacKenzie and I teach at Oak Bay High School. I teach English and collaborate with my colleagues to meaningfully incorporate technology into their practice and help them adopt an inquiry-driven approach to learning. I am currently working towards my MA in Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Victoria. You are comme...
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