Monthly Archives: April 2015

Stop Pretending… #MakeSchoolDifferent

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Anita Brooks Kirkland

I am taking up Doug Peterson’s (@dougpete) challenge to contribute to the #makeschooldifferent conversation. Here are the five things that I think we need to stop pretending. Stop pretending that levelled books and classroom libraries create lifelong readers. Early readers … Continue reading →

Posted in Advocacy & Leadership, Reading Engagement, Together for Learning | Tagged digital citizenship, digital literacy, makeschooldifferent, reading engagement, school libraries | Leave a comment

From My PLN 04/21/2015

Posted on April 21, 2015 by Anita Brooks Kirkland

I rely on my broad professional learning network (PLN) to fuel my thinking, and would like to think that I’m pretty good at sharing through online networks and at conferences, etc.. However, it occurred to me that there are plenty … Continue reading →

Posted in From My PLN | Tagged Carol Koechlin, Derrick Grose, Doug Peterson, Dr. David Loertscher, Leading Learning, QSLiN, Super Conference 2016 | Leave a comment

An Interview with Anita Brooks Kirkland

Posted on April 16, 2015 by Anita Brooks Kirkland

I was very pleased to be interviewed this week by Ontario education leader and friend Doug Peterson. Doug dedicates himself to helping connect Ontario teachers through professional learning. He is a prolific blogger, and regularly highlights teachers and their work … Continue reading →