Exploring how children learn best! In pursuit of research, resources & strategies that support inquiry learning. Educator, Jackman ICS Lab School, OISE-UT
Toronto, Canada
Joined June 2012
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🎉 To mark a century of commitment to inquiry-based learning and the well-being of children, we unveiled the JICS Centennial Campaign, which sets out to raise $2 million to support the JICS Laboratory School Endowment!
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Can't even begin to describe how fascinating our exploration of ChatGPT was in grade 6 today, as students began to explore the limits of what it can do. Rich thinking, learning, discussion, and much laughter. @HWDSBLearning #onted #AI
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Jumping for joy as @realsarahpolley wins her first @TheAcademy Oscar. Thank you for helping to make the world better and congratulations from everyone at JICS @OISEUofT
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Join us for an advance screening of @Women_Talking – one of the biggest highlights at TIFF! @realsarahpolley , the writer and director of this incredible film, will join us for a Q&A.
Tickets support the Diana Rankin/Muncaster Tuition Support Fund!
🎫 > bit.ly/JICS-WomenTalking
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Re-upping this. Come! I’ll say at least mildly interesting things - I promise!
On Nov. 11, join @JackmanICS & @realSarahPolley for her gripping film @Women_Talking, one of the biggest festival highlights at TIFF. 🎥🎟️ Tickets are tax deductible and support the Diana Rankin/Muncaster Tuition Support Fund. my.alumni.utoronto.ca/s/731/…
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Calling all Lab School Educators: Join us at the annual International Association of Laboratory Schools conference in Toronto in April 2023. Proposals for presentations due NOVEMBER 15, 2022 #IALS #labschools @JackmanICS ialslaboratoryschools.org/
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One day at a time - Together. Bridging Research and Practice in Laboratory and University School @LabschoolNet @EUErasmusPlus Thank you for interesting keynotes and discussions @AlisonMPeacock Elizabeth Morley @DrBiddulph @RichardMessina2 @Pascale_Haag and many other!
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Our hearts are broken with the horrific news of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Texas. We mourn for the victims, their families, and their community following this senseless act of violence.
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Our very own music teacher Russell Leon aka Russell Sprout will be hosting a FREE virtual concert on Tuesday, April 26th at 1:00pm to celebrate the release of his new album, Together! For more information & to RSVP for your class, visit russellsproutmusic.com
#musicforkids
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Sharing Natural Curiosity across the border! 🌎
The admin team @JackmanICS was honoured to connect with an international community of Lab School educators at the annual IALS conference hosted by @KilbyLabSchool, University of North Alabama (@north_alabama). Thanks for having us!
ALT Eric Kirkman, Kilby Laboratory School principal, receiving a copy of Natural Curiosity 2nd Edition from Richard Messina and Chriss Bogert, both educators from the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study Lab School, OISE-University of Toronto, Canada, as they toured the Kilby Laboratory school in Florence, North Alabama.
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Delighted and honored to be named the next Dean of OISE ! Many thanks to all at @OISEUofT and @UofT for the warm welcome + lovely notes. Looking forward to meeting everyone in January !
Award-winning educator & researcher @EricaNWalker has been appointed Dean of OISE for a five-year term starting January 1. Committed to building on OISE’s many strengths, her first priority is to get to know the community. Welcome to @UofT, Prof. Walker! utoronto.ca/news/erica-walke…
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For years, David has been one of my closest friends but also my mentor, my mentee, my critical friend, research dissector, and my biggest cheerleader in education,… and now he’s doing way cooler things than me. Check out his latest workshop here: wordpress.oise.utoronto.ca/r… 🍄🌲🐜 – at Vancouver, British Columbia
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IALS member schools serve as a voice speaking for the improvement of learning for all children. Join us on July 7-9 for the #IALS2021 conference ialslaboratoryschools.org/20…
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NEW: Ontario issues guidelines for outdoor grads/celebratiions (is any board allowing?) #onted
* organized by class for elem, homeroom or quadmestered class for sec. Max 2 guests per student can attend
* all outdoors
* must be space for distancing
* no gathering before/after
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Why is Ont govt prioritizing adult pleasures over the rights and need of children? Everyday that schools could be open this spring would make a huge difference @fordnation @Sflecce #KidsNeedSchool apple.news/A2l9_XhGvQvCamnlv…
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Thank you, JKs for sharing your beautiful drawings of plants with @breakfasttv. Thank you, @FrankFerragine for visiting us and sharing your passion and wisdom! We ❤️ nature! @NaturlCuriosity @mpalmer1073
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June is #NationalIndigenousHistoryMonth, a time for settler Canadians to honour and learn about Indigenous cultures, heritage and experiences. Every settler has this responsibility, not just in June, but all year round - stand committed to unlearning with us.
ALT Image with a yellow and orange background stating "National Indigenous History Month June 2021"
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Happy #Pride! Although we are not yet able to celebrate #PrideMonth together in-person, @UofTSGDO is proud to announce that the #UofT community is offering a broad range of virtual programs. 🏳️🌈 uoft.me/prd21
