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=__**Tribes**__=



In the beginning of January, I completed the last session of my Tribes Basic TLC training. Our trainer was Gail Phillips (sitting front/ middle of the photo), and I must say, she not only instructs Tribes philosophies, she really lives them by consistently showing true care and respect for those around her. I would recommend Tribes, and if you can, take it with Gail.

We did our first 2 sessions back in October, and just the one in January. These sessions were informative and fun, but I think I've gained an understanding of Tribes just as much from our weekly sessions in cohort. From the first day of class, Gail and our other two faculty advisors, Al Greyson and Brenda McMaster, made it a high priority for the members of group F to get to know each other so that we could have real conversations, friendships and support for one another through out the year: building a community. That is what Tribes is all about: switching the priorities to put classroom community, comfort and happiness first. The idea is that if you truly take care of your students and guide them to take care of one another, everything else will fall into place. I really believe this is true.

Emily Hultquist



I really enjoyed the tech showcase. I found that the Google 2.0 session was particularly helpful in understanding all the tools that were available; I have since begun to play with some of them. Google doc.'s are much more accessible to me now. I then attended the Bitstrips presentation and have had an opportunity to open my own account at no cost. I am currently using it in my placement. The last session that I attended was sponsored for Front Row they make the microphones and sound systems that we use in class sometimes. The session was actually about iEarn and Google 2.0 technology. I was amazed at the number of interactive projects that teachers and classes can get involved with that represent international collaboration. The program allows students to corporately share a project with another school or schools in a variety of different countries. Some of the interactions are nothing less than inspiring. Ruth Newman

I had the opportunity of attending the classroom management workshop with Jim Giles. His information booklets were excellent and his stories about his teaching experiences were nothing short of inspiring. He told us about students he had taught for several years (he taught the same class for 3 years), and students who he saw develop behaviorally and academically with the help of his guidance, strategies, and care. His insights into how teachers can use strategies to help prevent behavior problems were very interesting. One example was being a "filter" at the door (i.e. having students say hello when they enter, and always saying something nice to each student every morning). By always being friendly to students, first thing in the morning, we can prevent outbursts that can be so easily avoided by just trying to cheer them up (maybe they are going through tough times). One story that really stood out to me involved a student who had trouble with math and English, but was gifted in the arts. He painted a picture of a student who was embarrassed of his academic abilities, and who had been held back a grade. Mr. Giles knew that the other students thought the boy was "dumb", and that they were making fun of him behind his back. He decided to have a special art project very early in the year, and when the boy produced by far the best work in the class, Mr. Giles decided to put his work on display for the class to see. Suddenly the other kids were not laughing at the boy anymore, and were impressed with his talent. It's stories like this that inspire me to be the best teacher I can be.

Classroom Management Workshop

I had the pleasure of attending a classroom management workshop and it was a //very// interesting experience. While the workshop was focused on classroom management, the presenter gave us information and insight into many other aspects of teaching that I felt was extremely valuable. One of the major messages that I got from the workshop was to engage your students and work with them in learning. If students are not engaged and/or not being challenged in the classroom, they tend to misbehave. As teachers, we must challenge our students so that they can be engaged in the lessons we are teaching and the activities that we are leading.

He also spoke about how as teachers, we must assess and evaluate the work and not the student. He put up 4 pieces of art and spoke about how its impossible to "know" what grade and level each piece is... a very interesting exercise indeed! He also spoke about how he values the arts in our curriculum and I completely agree. Overall, it was a great presentation by a fantastic instructor.

Alex Coccia

From our very first day at Brock Universtiy, students in Group F were being introduced to Tribes. Gail Phillips, Al Greyson, and Brenda McMaster (Faculty Advisors) led us in __energizers__, __group building__, __get-to-know-you games__, and __creating a safe, inclusive, and friendly learning environment__. On October 7th, October 8th, and January 20th, Group F all came together to participate in our Tribes TLC 24 Hour Basic Course. This course was offered from our Cohort Faculty Advisor, Gail Phillips. During the three days, we learned about the philosophies of Tribes (Jeanne Gibbs), loads of interactive games, strategies to keep students engaged, and the importance of laying a strong foundation for classroom cohesiveness (built on self-esteem, safety, and inclusion). This training solidified the importance of **getting to know your students** (an extremely valuable lesson for teachers and other educators). I was able to use Tribes in my first blog placement (grade 7). Some activities I facilitated were: community circle, dream quilt, bumper stickers, and personal reflection journals. Natasha C-Dunn (@yoMsDunn)
 * Tribes TLC 24 Hour Basic Course**

Technology Showcase

I attended the technology showcase. It was lots of fun. The first, and in my opinion best, workshop I attended was Serious Gaming and the Teaching of Critical & Historical Thinking Skills. The topic highlighted was using games as a teaching tool in the classroom instead of just as a reward for good behaviour. I would use this in my current block classroom (Grade 7 Geography, History, Language Arts, Math) to engage them on history topics. I know that as a student I hated history and geography, but I was 100% engrossed with these games. They are all information and strategy based, and really make the student feel as is they are taking a leadership role. I see a great need for this type of instruction, because teachers see games as a reward, and now I know that they can be used to get a point across. I know that a lot of complicated board games are now being adapted for touch table-top computers in order to make them easier and faster to play. The games mentioned in this workshop were all web-based, which means that students would be able to access them at home or in class, for free. This is great as an introduction or completion activity to a variety of history based lessons. I would definitely take what I learned in this session into my real-world classroom.

Lesley Wright

__Building Futures Workshop__

There were many great workshops offered at the Building Futures Workshop. I chose to attend the Special Education workshop, the Literacy workshop and the Assessment and Evaluation workshop. The one I found the most helpful was the Special Education workshop. This workshop was an overview of what Spec Ed means and how it affects the classroom. We watched an amazing movie called Animal School which brilliantly encapsulated different types of learners and what can happen to them if we as teachers do not accomodate or modify for them. The information presented in this workshop will help to remind me of the importance in ensuring all of my students are getting the help they need from me as a teacher, because I do not want anyone to feel they are not good enough or not smart enough. I chose this particular workshop because during my last teaching block I witnessed an incredible amount of students in each of the six classes that I taught who needed some kind of accomodation or modification, and I realized very quickly that Spec Ed is something that is critical to understand, and incredibly important in classrooms today. It is something that I feel every teacher should be equipped to deal with, and in doing so, can greatly help in maintaining a safe and orderly classroom.

Rebecca Shea.


 * __Classroom Management with Jim Giles__**



I attended the workshop on Classroon Management with Jim Giles. It was absolutely amazing, I learned so much while being entertained the entire time. I can most definetley see myself using the methods and idea's that he brought forth. He told us about his class room and some of the things he does or has done in the past. He told us story's of certain methods he has done in the past that showed great outcomes. There were a few classroom mangement strategies that definetely stood out. One was to always say goodmorning to each and every student before they enter your class. The reason for doing so is you get to see what kind of mood they are in, and you can really see if something is bohering them, maybe something from the night before or something that happend that morning at home. If they dont give a kind greating back then you can take a moment before class and have a brief positive conversation with them. This will prevent them from walking into your class with an already short fuse. Another great technique that Jim Giles told us from one of his story's was when he had a child that was repeating grade 3. All the students in the class had pre-determined negative thoughts towards this child because they had failed. Jim decided to emphasize this childs strengths by allowing everyone to paint some art. He displayed the art around the classroom and everyone was shocked with the outstanding quality of this childs picture. Students gained respect for this child and were extremely impressed with the work. That allowed the class to think of that child as an equal instaed or giving off negeative thoughts and energy. Emphasize each students strengths! I chose this lesson because of the fact that classroom management is such a broad viewpoint, everyone has their own techniques and opinions on what works and what doesnt. This workshop opened my eyes as to how to view a classroom as well as how to view each child. "kids don't understand how much you know until they realize how much you care". He also connected classroom management to the curriculum and how lessons should be engaging, interesting, and motivating. This alows children to stay focused while learning but most importantly they are having fun while doing it. Not a whole lot of technology was used in the presentation but most certainly encouraged when it comes to engaging and interactive lesson planning. Procedures, routines and EXPECTAIONS are also key elements to good classroom management as well as teacher as a model, "be what you want your students to become". Just an overall amazing workshop that I will always remember !
 * By Brent Moore**

The presentation by David Booth was an engaging presentation that highlighted the many things we as teachers can do to incorporate the arts across all curriculum subjects. He highlighted the many fascinating projects he and his students have done and provided inspiration and resources to us teacher candidates to use in our own teaching careers. He included examples such as: novels, murals, drama activities, musical inspirational snip-its as well as many personal stories that we and our students could relate to and/or aspire for. I chose this presentation and presenter as I feel his message is a great one as I am a huge advocate for the arts and incorporating them in to all subject areas. I value the power of learning through the arts and the willingness of students to engage in the arts. I do feel there is a great need for teachers to learn how to incorporate different strategies and ideas around the arts in their classrooms and David provided that. There was a power-point presentation set up but David used this minimally, he focused on story-telling and personal reflection to reach the audience. **SHAUNA DALEY**
 * Teaching The Arts Across the Curriculum **

Digital Literacy for 21st Century
I attended the Digital Literacy for 21st Century Workshop on January 28, 2011 at the Technology show case. The presenters discussed the importance of integrating technology into the classroom, promoting collaborative learning, and preparing students for a future that we can not yet predict. I selected this presentation because I was interested in seeing what new technologies are currently being used that I am unaware of. What I found to be the most interesting was the Epson presenter, Judy Burns, (in photo), who talked about interactive boards and how they could easily be integrated into the classroom at the fraction of the cost of SmartBoards. A strong emphasis of the presentation was sharing how the Epson projector could be used to turn any flat white surface into an interactive board that did everything that a SmartBoard does but with flexibility of using it on any flat white surface. I found this technology to be incredibly fascinating especially considering that I was only aware of the SmartBoard technology. Being able to incorporate an interactive tool like this in your classroom that could also work with your existing projector is a very accessible way for students to be able to explore and learn using the tools presented on the interactive board. In the future, if my own classroom does not have a SmartBoard or interactive board I would strongly encourage the administrator to look into integrating a less expensive technology that has the same functions as the actual SmartBoard. Thadeane Wells


 * Classroom Management Workshop**- presented by Jim Giles (a.k.a Wayne Gretzky lol)

I attended the Classroom Management workshop on February 4, 2011. Within the two-hour presentation Giles presented several classroom management tips and shared personal stories of classroom strategies that worked in his own classrooms.

I was captivated by Giles presentation of interesting lesson ideas and integrated units he utilized within his own classrooms. However, I thought to myself. . . how does this connect to classroom management? I quickly learned that creating student-centered, authentic lessons engages students and challenges them, ultimately preventing boredom which is a common cause of classroom misbehaviour. As a teacher, it is going to be my ultimate goal to create interesting and engaging lessons for my students so I can spark their appetite to learn and hopefully prevent many classroom management problems.

The main classroom management strategy I took out of this presentation was that teachers need to BE what they want their students to BECOME! Kids watch everything their teachers do, they look up to them, so if you as a teacher want your students to be readers or to be respectful during the National Anthem etc. you have to do so as well! Teachers need to be authentic and need to explicitly and silently model their expectations throughout the day.

I chose this presentation because for most beginning teachers, including myself, classroom management is a source of anxiety and the area most beginning teachers have the least confidence with. However, I left the workshop at ease as I left not only a “bag full of tricks” but a new outlook on the sources of classroom management and proactive ways to prevent it before it starts. - **Danielle Hopkins**

On January 13th, 2011 I attended the Occasional Teaching Workshop presented by Bev Kekerus. The workshop was part of the Building Futures professional development day put on by Brock University. The aim of the workshop was to provide teacher candidates with some useful strategies and techniques to use as occasional teachers, and provide a few suggestions on how to land a full time position. Some fantastic strategies were suggested to use in the classroom. One that resonates with me has to do with classroom management. In the event that you have a disagreement or fight between students, have the students write down the events that occurred, how it escalated and how it goes against school policy. She suggested this as a strategy as it defuses the situation, stops students from fighting as they would rather not write about it and it avoids a power struggle. Another fantastic tip provided was the use of an emergency bag that contains items for you (grooming) as well as several suggestions for easy activities for students to perform and other aids. I chose to attend this seminar as I felt that there would be some very useful strategies presented. I hope to be an occasional teacher (or ideally a full time teacher) next school year and any strategies that help make the experience more positive are welcomed by me. vn10bo
 * Building Futures - Occasional Teacher Workshop**

**Building Furtures - Assessment Workshop**

I attended the Building Futures Workshop on January 13, 2011 at Brock University. We were given the option of choosing 3 different workshops to attend. I decided on attending the Assessment workshop with Michael O'Gorman. This proved to be one of the most beneficial and greatest workshops I had attended at that point. The teacher demonstrated how assessing students varies from one person to another, depending on the information provided. 4 volunteers were chosen, the first student was told to clap, and us as the class gave her a grade. The second student was then instructed to clap after hearing our feedback for why we gave the first mark we did. We then graded the 2nd student. The 3rd student was given instructions from the class so they knew exactly what the class was looking for in their clap (ex. loud, various speeds, facial expression, etc.) and we graded her. The 4th student was then given the option of removing any criteria they did not like and receiving any clarification they needed for the different guidelines. The 4th student was then graded. This was a great demonstration to show the class for why assessment is so important in the clasrrom, and why the students need to be involved in making the marking rubric. This allows students to feel like they have some control of their learning and engages them much more. I chose this presentation becuase I feel it is very important for teachers to understand the perspective of the students when they are being assessed. They are not always aware of what you are expecting of them, or how to go about getting there. This proved that the more the students are involved, the greater the outcome of the lesson! - Hollie McMurray

Microsoft Presentation Topic: Tech to Teach: Welcome to the New Classroom

The teaching that goes on in most schools across Ontario today is almost exactly the same as it was 10 years ago. The problem is that most students today are more tech savvy, but are using minimal technology in the classroom. In the presentation, we discussed [|twenty-one things] that will be obsolete in 5-10 years. We need to make it relevant. There is an extreme need for teachers to incorporate and allow for many types of learning. The importance of differentiated learning is huge.

I chose this showcase presentation because I’m so used to the traditional and boring classroom. I really wanted to learn about how technology will change the current classroom to a more technologically friendly place. When I saw the title of the presentation “Welcome to the New Classroom,” it made me think and I wanted to find the answer.

In the end, my questions were all answered. Today and in the future, the classroom needs to be a safe and secure environment where teachers and students come together. What was interesting is that I learnt that this does not need to be a face to face meeting every time. This means that the classroom is not just a physical room, but can be done and created via emails, videoconferences, etc. The presenter told us about Microsoft Cloud that allows you to access your computer anywhere in the world. Overall, with this type of classroom, it would be great to create international connections where students can log in and learn from teachers in other cities, provinces, or countries. I would love to be able to have this kind of learning take place in my future classroom. Especially in teaching French, it would be so cool to have my students learn from teachers in various French-speaking areas (Quebec, France, Belgium, Ivory Coast, etc.)

Diane Pinto

During the 2011 Brock Technology Showcase I was fortunate enough to attend a seminar for Smart Technology. We were first told by Michael Ward (our seminar leader) that this would be an introductory glimpse to the resources that Smart has to offer. I quickly learned that Smart has so much more to offer than the Smart Board. The Smart Board is only the centre of Smart Technology learning. It allows users to connect to multiple resources. Our seminar leader introduced us to Smart Math Notebook, Smart Response Clickers, Smart Document Cameras, and so much more. The nice aspect of working with Smart Technology is that all of the pieces of learning equipment can work together simultaneously. It’s absolutely miraculous. There was an abundance of information to absorb and we were all made aware that there are numerous tutorials that students and teachers using Smart have access to. These resources can be used to enhance any lesson possible. We were shown that we can even use previously created lessons and Smart will adopt them. This is extremely efficient. The lessons become interactive and engaging for students. Michael reinforced the notion of student-centred learning. Now, instead of having teachers standing in front of a Smart Board, students have the opportunity to visual their learning. The number of Smart Boards in classroom is increasing exponentially in this new teaching era. Mr. Ward had explained to us that it took nearly eleven years to sell one million Smart boards; however, they expect to sell their two-millionth Smart in less than two years. It will be a reality soon enough. Classrooms will all have some type of interactive technology in their classrooms. Smart will be one of those technologies that we encounter. It will be a necessity to understand how to use this equipment; why not start early? With this new technology, the more practice that we have the more comfortable we will be using it **with** our students.

As teacher candidates we were all amazed at the educational opportunities that we could explore if we had one of these resources in our classroom. The use of an interactive Smart board evokes Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences and exposes students to multiple levels of learning. - Greg Zelem

I attended the Professional Learning Community – Building Futures Workshop; Teaching Aboriginal Students – Reaching Every Student. The topic highlighted for this workshop was inclusive teaching strategies for First Nation, Metis, and Inuit students. The information presented in this workshop was very useful. The facilitator, Leslie White-eye, spoke about the importance of teaching critical thinking to ALL students, especially First Nation, Metis, and Inuit in order for them to truly question history as it is written in textbooks. We were engaged in an activity that required participants to write down all the names that are associated with a Native person, good and bad. I think this is an excellent strategy to use for dispelling myths and discussing political correctness for any subject, particularly different races of people and this is a strategy I will most definitely use in my classroom. We were also made aware that there is currently not a single textbook where First Nation, Metis, and Inuit were consulted in the writing of their history. In September 2011, there will be the first ever First Nation, Metis, & Inuit produced textbook available for School Boards to choose from the Trillium List. I choose this workshop because being First Nation and growing up on Six Nations reserve, I was anxious to investigate the teaching strategies the Ministry was offering for First Nation, Metis, and Inuit. There most definitely is a need to include more of these types of workshops in the future for the simple reason that being there still are many stereo types about Aboriginal People that need to be dispelled. (June S)



I attended the Building Future Workshops on January 13, 2011. We started the day in the gym with guest speakers. In the photo, the guest speaker (fourth from the right) was Sara. I am the third person to the right (Mirella P). Her talk was about her experiences as a teacher. Her speach was very informative especially in what to expect when you get your first teaching job and what to expect. It was good information and funny at times. I also attended the workshop on effective instruction in literacy. This was a very good workshop with a lot of usefule information and strategies in what to know to establish a good and effective literacy program for your own classroom. There was excellent class discussion and interactive learning where the instructors got the whole class to participate in the workshop. It not only gave us great information but the instructors presented it in such a way as to demonstrate collaborative learning within the classroom. A strategy that is effective in a good litearcy program so each student can get the opportunity to express their ideas. The instructors gave us information on the language arts curriculum and the challenges for a teacher to make sure all cuuricular expectations are met. Also, there was information on assessment, methods in literacy program and address all the special needs in the classroom. It was a good workshop. Mirella P

On January 13, 2011, I attended the Building Futures Occasional Teaching (Elementary and Secondary) workshop presented by Bev Kokerus, a retired educator. This session provided practical information and strategies for occasional teaching. Mrs. Kokerus explained how to prepare an emergency tool kit on the days we will be supply teaching (e.g. working school supplies, hygienic supplies). The workshop also taught teacher candidates how to set a positive tone in the classroom, teach the students, and leave a lasting impression on both staff and students. The most important thing I learned in this workshop were the three keys to success in the classroom: 1) Strong classroom management, 2) Keep the students and school safe, 3) Teach students to their ability and skill levels. I would use the information regarding the emergency tool kit for instructional purposes. Mrs. Kokerus said it is important to remember to bring things, such as Brain Pop questions, lesson plans, deck of cards, dice, and mystery books because there are so many activities you can do with the class using these tools. In the event that the absent teacher leaves very little or no detail in the day plan, it is important for the occasional teacher to have these extra items to prepare mini lessons or activities for students in order to keep students engaged and still learning. For example, with the deck of cards, you could assign each card an exercise, have students randomly draw a card, and perform that exercise, which fulfills the DPA requirements for the day.One reason I decided to take this workshop was because it is more than likely that I may be an occasional teacher before I obtain a full-time position. Everyday is the first day of school for occasional teachers, so I wanted to find out some useful information and tips on how to be an effective educator even if I am only in a classroom for that one day. I will definitely adapt these strategies in the future and hopefully another teacher or principal will recognize my strengths and abilities as an occasional teacher and will invite me to return to their school again. - Deanna M. Deanna M

This picture was taken with Michael O’Gorman who presented the Assessment workshop. His interactive approach using a clapping demonstration really opened my mind to the how teachers should be assessing. It also showed the value in creating interactive lessons for students; everyone in the workshop was engaged and having a good laugh. From this session I will try and implement as many interactive lessons in my next block and my future in order to keep the students engaged in all lessons. Irena Selmanovic

I attended the Building Futures Mathematics workshop on January 13. I plan on become an effective mathematics teacher in the future, and I appreciate as much input as possible from as many sources as possible. The woman teaching the workshop was very keen about mathematics, further stimulating my interest. The workshop itself focused on different resources available for mathematics teachers, all available online from the Ministry of Education. Certainly these were useful. A video was also shown with two ESL students attempting to solve a math problem. They were asked to write down their thinking while solving the problem, and a video was taken showing their conversation along with their writing. If one simply assessed these students' written work, one would conclude they did not understand the question, not did they understand the methods for solving it. But watching them work through the question provided a different point of view, as it was quite clear lots of critical thinking and problem solving occurred. The students did actually solve the problem! This is a simple moment which probably occurs countless times over the course of a year. We should be cautious of our assessment methods, ensuring they encompass all forms of communication. I certainly will take this into account, and attempt to make my assessment methods more fair and well-rounded, taking into account factors besides obtaining the final answer. Technology WAS used, in terms of a power point presentation, but I am becoming more and more turned off by basic power points. I find them in general to be quite drab, and far from interactive. I will also attempt to take this into consideration while teaching. A video was also shown in the powerpoint, which must have been recorded using a digital video recording device. Kevin Kuipers

I've had the opportunity to pIan and in a workshop at Brock University with my fellow teacher candidates. We collaboratively organized a parent conference night where we discussed the issue of Cyber Bullying. We wanted to encourage the use of social media, however it is important to teach students how to use social media networks (ie Facebook) safely. Because it was a highly successful event, we were asked to present our work at the Brock Tech Showcase on Friday January 28, 2011. We discussed the use of social media as a positive teaching tool that can enhance student learning. Throughout the discussion, we emphasized the importance of teaching safe internet practices to students, and also to use social media to monitor student behavior. We prepared a Skype session with our guest speaker, Mark Carbone, who is the Chief Officer of Information in the Waterloo Region District School Board. He provided us with some wonderful insights on social media tools and how they can be used within our classrooms.

~Antonella Piazza

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February 10th and 11th I attended the Reading for the Love of it conference at the Sheraton Centre. I attended eight workshops over two days, workshop topics included; Media Literacies: An Exploration (presenter Don Jones pictured above), From Book Clubs to Inquiry Circles, The Importance Modeling Plays in Building Adolescent Writers, Write to be Heard: An Age of Expression, Culturally Responsive Assessment (Aboriginal), Comic and Graphic Novels, Learning to Read in a Second Language, The Write Direction. I knew that the workshops would be informative and helpful, but what I did not know was how valuable the time outside the workshops would be. I went with a friend and we decided to go to the meeting the night before the conference. I made sooooo many connections both personally and professionally. I thought I was silly for making business cards to hand out just in case but they turned out to be very handy. I cannot wait for next year's conference to reconnect with the people I met this year, and to meet many new people. I cannot even begin to tell you how much I learned and it is too much to put into this brief post. A Google doc has been started and I welcome any questions that you may have. The one thing that was missing (as @yoMsDunn pointed out while we were laughing hysterically at the funny and engaging Dr. Mary Bilger presentation) was wireless internet. Unless you were staying at the hotel and paid $15 a day for it, there was no internet. Having that available would have helped in extending the PLN beyond the walls of the hotel. Thanks to Natasha for starting twitter tags #RFTLOI and #read11.

Michael O’Gorman presented the Assessment workshop at the Building Futures Workshop. The workshop was very interactive and engaging! He used a very interesting approach to explaining assessment using a clapping demonstration! He had volunteers take turns clapping, and the class assessed them based on certain criteria. This activity really opened my mind to the how I should be assesssing my students. It is always important to remember //what// I am assessing and only assess that. Also, it is important to differentiate assessment for students and give multiple opportunities for them to show their learning because all students learn different. I will try to implement as many interactive lessons in my teaching and assessment so that my students are getting an equal opportunity to learn at the same time as interacting and having fun! -Sarah Orfei



The Building futures workshop provided us with much information. The workshop on literacy provided us with many resources and ideas of how to teach literacy in the classroom. Language arts in itself is very broad and complex curriculum to teach, at times I find it overwhelming as there is so much to cover. I noticed this in my first block. The workshop began with a four corners activity where teachers went to the corner that had what they believed was the most important component of literacy. At the selected corner you had to indicate why you chose that. Afterwards you had to go to the one you thought was least important. It was a great workshop, and very interesting, insighful and useful for our first years of teaching. - Lauren Alvarado