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Doctor Who at FanExpo 2014
The last weekend of summer was absolutely amazing. I went to Fan Expo, the biggest weekend of the year for comic book and science fiction fans, and was so excited about all of the Doctor Who happenings. I arrived in style and parked my TARDIS right outside of The Metro Toronto Convention Centre. I was…
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First Day of School Lesson Plan
I am really looking forward to this new school year. I am teaching a Grade 2/3 classroom in the afternoon and doing some primary prep in the morning. As usual, I have over-planned my day. I think it is a good idea to keep things moving on the first day of school to set a…
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Chasing Content – September Past
It’s time for Chasing Content, that monthly trip through the archives to see what was happening last year at this time right here on Silent Cacophony. Read all of the posts from last September . . . or just these favourite ones . . . Know Your History – Don’t Quit Your Day Job This…
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Hidden Empire
Hidden Empire by Orson Scott Card I read the first book of this series, Empire, a few years back. I didn’t even realize that there was more to it. I found this hardcover book at the dollar store and couldn’t believe it. Orson Scott Card is one of my favourite authors. I just had to…
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Grade 2/3 Long Range Plan
I’m teaching a split class this year. That means I have to tailor my instruction to cover two different curriculums. That is a bit of a challenge. I’ve been working hard on my long range plan so I will know exactly what I have to teach on a week by week basis throughout the entire…
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D-sisive Shout-Out!
I have been following D-sisive’s career since I first discovered him in the 1990s. I regularly play his music on my radio show. And before I landed on radio, I wrote about him in the university newspaper. A few weeks back. I played a fairly old D-sisive track that wasn’t released on an album. It…
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Doctor Who – In Theatres Again!!!
So, the new season of Doctor Who starts today but I won’t be watching it. Instead, I will be waiting to see in on the big screen on Monday! I saw the 50th Anniversary special at the theatre and it was a magical experience. I can’t wait to watch the start of the 12th Doctor’s…
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Transform Any Surface into a Touchscreen with TouchPico
I have a Smartboard in my classroom. It is basically a computer interface that lets you write, manipulate, and control things with a simple touch. It is rather limiting though because it is a rather small rectangle and it is fixed in one place. I would love to have a second Smartboard in my classroom…
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Coyotes and Deer, Oh My!
I wanted to go for a trail run but I stopped short when I saw this sign at the entrance. It was hours away from dusk but it was overcast and eerily quiet. I decided to go for my run anyway. I took my phone with me. I figured I could play some music to…
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Classroom Management for Dummies
Welcome back to Teaching Tip Tuesdays! School starts in two weeks and this video is something you might want to watch before you step back into the classroom. It is full of great ideas on managing behaviour and the challenges that come with being a teacher. 1. Focus on Creating Authentic Learning Experiences Have a…