To prepare students for the real-world business situations they eventually will encounter, William and his fellow students learn by doing through a unique film project. Moments of authentic learning include sitting in meetings and trying to mesh divergent business objectives, and balancing creative ideas within tight time... (read article)
I am a little unsettled by the cult-like euphoria that unilaterally and uncritically promotes the use of computers in our classrooms.
Don’t get me wrong. I use the laptop in my classroom. I create attractive and illuminating handouts and I use an online interactive grammar website provided by... (read article)
On May 1, 2009, Alan November, an international leader in education technology addressed more than 200 teachers and administrators at the 2009 CAIS Best Practices conference at Lower Canada College in Montreal. November spoke in detail about exciting ways to incorporate technology in the classroom, to improve teaching and learning.... (read article)
On Oct. 30, 2008, a Going Global conference was held at Ridley College in St. Catharines, Ontario, sponsored by the school and the Canadian Educational Standards Institute (CESI). Educators, students and parents, joined by others tuning in via a webcast, questioned a panel of experts about creating a global future... (read article)
After salaries, the financial outlay for information technology is rapidly becoming the largest line item in the budget of many independent schools in Canada. But it has become increasingly clear that little or no consensus exists as to how that money might best be spent.
To examine this issue, the... (read article)
Kawarthas Trips Classes make three-day fall and winter trips to our own outdoor education site in the Kawarthas. There are opportunities for practical math, science and environmental studies coupled with activities like hiking, canoeing and cross-country skiing. Students develop new social skills and problem-solving skills as they function together outside the classroom setting.
Below are some comments that we heard at our last editorial advisory board meeting for Dialogue magazine and Dialogue Online. Please share your comments, feedback and ideas.
"The use of technology in schools is changing so quickly. It might be an area you want to cover in every issue."
"School marketing. Every school is always struggling with how to market themselves and increase enrolment."
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