Kirsten Thompson - Coordinator of ICT

INACTIVE - Coordinator of ICT at #mvsd_mb - Ph.D student - #MicrosoftEdu Trainer - Google Educator Level 1 - Learn more at @misslwbt

[Kirsten Thompson - Coordinator of ICT @Thompsonclass]

After 12 years I am leaving this platform. This space has introduced me to so many amazing people over the years, and had brought about many opportunities, but change needs to happen.

My blog and online portfolio will have my online presence to reconnect

[Kirsten Thompson - Coordinator of ICT @Thompsonclass]

#WOWWednesday goes out to our divisional ELA PLC who spent their Friday strengthening their understanding of AI

This team will be working together to strengthen student understanding of AI through the purposeful introduction of these tools within ELA programs

#mvsd_mb

[Kirsten Thompson - Coordinator of ICT @Thompsonclass]

#TechTipTuesday as we prepare for report cards & parent-teacher interviews, student portfolios can be a fantastic tool to assist in student metacognition, assessment, & transparent communication.

Which one would you use? #mvsd_mb

[Mountain View S.D. @MVSD_Schools]

Today is National STEM Day!

One of the ways #mvsd_mb encourages academic success is through hands on learning. The Snap Circuit Kits are available to teachers from our PD Centre and are set to go to a Grade 3/4 class at RES next, as they explore coding and STEAM learning.

[Kirsten Thompson - Coordinator of ICT @Thompsonclass]

STEM in action!

#mvsd_mb

[Mountain View S.D. @MVSD_Schools]

Tomorrow is National STEM Day!

#mvsd_mb students from Mrs. Rathwell’s class at Henderson Elementary School did a science unit on force, where they had some fun creating and testing their own popsicle stick catapults.

[TweetTheHalls @TweetTheHallsMB]

Test.... Test

December 2024 would be our 5th year anniversary of #TweetTheHalls

Would you join in for the event this year?

[Kirsten Thompson - Coordinator of ICT @Thompsonclass]

#TechTipTuesday have you checked out the variety of Tech Kits available for loan via the @MVSD_PD_Centre

#mvsd_mb

[Kirsten Thompson - Coordinator of ICT @Thompsonclass]

#MantraMonday this week plays host to STEM Day & a reminder that topics do not exist in isolation.

Concept transfer & deep learning requires interdisciplinary approaches #mvsd_mb

[Kirsten Thompson - Coordinator of ICT @Thompsonclass]

📧 Happy November!

This month's newest ICT Newsletter is in your #mvsd_mb email

[Kirsten Thompson - Coordinator of ICT @Thompsonclass]

Happy Halloween from your @MSFTcopilot

This AI tool is integrated into our Microsoft system, contact me for more information!

#mvsd_mb #MicrosoftEdu #copilot

[Kirsten Thompson - Coordinator of ICT @Thompsonclass]

@LisaHolbert6 Thanks Lisa! I'll get a copy sent your way tomorrow

[Kirsten Thompson - Coordinator of ICT @Thompsonclass]

#FollowFriday its #MTSPDDay here in Manitoba!

I encourage you to share about your learning & tag your posts using the hashtag so others can join the conversation #mvsd_mb

[Kirsten Thompson - Coordinator of ICT @Thompsonclass]

#WOWWednesday goes to the awesome team at the DRCSS who has ensured that all Grade 9 students have a full understanding of how to access and navigate our Office 365 suite!

This includes accessibility tools like Immersive Reader & Dictate.

#mvsd_mb #MicrosoftEdu

[Kirsten Thompson - Coordinator of ICT @Thompsonclass]

#TechTipTuesday As we wrap up Cyber Security Awareness Month I want to help demystify the Terms of Service (TOS)

Check out https://t.co/TDwhQz4111 to access easy-to-understand bullet points that summarize the TOS from some of your most used platforms

#mvsd_mb

[Kirsten Thompson - Coordinator of ICT @Thompsonclass]

#mantramonday how much do you really understand about the Terms of Service of the platforms you use?

Learn more on the blog: https://t.co/KXWvOgsbGA

#mvsd_mb

[Kirsten Thompson @MissLwbt]

Thank you to @mbteachers for having me out today for the #Fab5 conference!

I had a blast discussing generative ai and the ways it can be leveraged in Education. I wish I had access to a tool like this when I was starting my teaching career!

[Kirsten Thompson - Coordinator of ICT @Thompsonclass]

Today is Digital Citizen Day, an annual event encouraging users to be safe, respectful, and compassionate while interacting with others in the digital realm.

Check out @mediasmarts for more info!

#DigitalCitizenDay #mvsd_mb

[Kirsten Thompson - Coordinator of ICT @Thompsonclass]

#TechTipTuesday as we merge Cyber Security Awareness month & Media Literacy Week let's look at how to attest to the authenticity & reliability of online info.

*remixed from @mediasmarts #mvsd_mb

[Kirsten Thompson - Coordinator of ICT @Thompsonclass]

It is Media Literacy Week!

Stay tuned all week as we learn more about digital & media literacy
#mvsd_mb #MantraMonday #medialitwk

[Kirsten Thompson - Coordinator of ICT @Thompsonclass]

Media Literacy Week is happening NEXT WEEK (October 21-25)!

As we work to strengthen the digital media literacy of not only our students but for all of us, I recommend you follow Media Smarts @MediaSmarts across all social media platforms #FollowFriday #mvsd_mb