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Northern Lights Art Project
Ten years ago this week, I had to get some gas on the way to work. As I went in the store to pay, I noticed this brilliant photo on the front page of the newspaper. I was immediately inspired by this gorgeous image. First, we don’t normally get to see the Northern Lights in…
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My Favourite Ex-Girlfriend
Today is Stacy’s birthday. I was hoping that I would be celebrating it with her. Instead, I am feeling a familiar pang of heartbreak. I really thought she was the one. I watched a movie on DVD the other day, and one of the characters said a line that has really stuck with me. The…
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fdrive33 – Please Support Campus Radio
Word is Bond Rap Radio airs Monday Nights on 94.9 CHRW. Please tune in TONIGHT starting at 12:00 midnight straight through till 2:00 a.m. Tuesday morning and call in with a pledge. The station runs with the help of volunteers who are committed to bringing you quality radio. We provide you with music, interviews, and commentary that…
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What I’m Thankful For
#107690658 / gettyimages.com Thanksgiving is the best time of the year to pause, reflect on your life, and take stock. If you think about it, I am sure you have a lot to by thankful for. It might not always feel like it. Things might not be perfect, but we are all blessed in…
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Life Hacks – Great Ideas for Organizing Stuff
Here are some great Life Hacks, which is just a clever way to say to say that you can come up with brilliant uses for things outside of their original intention. For example, why not use a cereal container as a trash can for the car? I love this idea and have been using it…
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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Avengers
Guardians of the Galaxy: Volume 1 – Cosmic Avengers I read this trade paperback before I saw the film version of Guardians of the Galaxy. I was surprised that much of the backstory of Star-Lord was left out of the movie. But at the end of the film, I realize that it made sense. They…
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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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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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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…
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The Sometimes Game
“If your work is going to have an impact on the world, that means some people are really going to like it. And some people won’t.” And in this day and age, certain people feel that they need to express their negative opinions publicly through blog comments, Facebook rants, and other such avenues. Why just last…