doug — off the record

just a place to share some thoughts


November 2017

  • Hour of Code 2017

    December 4-10, 2017 is Computer Science Education Week world-wide. Of course, we celebrate it here in Ontario and ECOO wants to be a part of it. There are so many ways to think of Computer Science Education Week. Probably the biggest known event is the Hour of Code. Devised to be the launch of something special for students,… Continue reading

  • OTR Links 11/30/2017

    New Pelee Island ferry in the water | CTV Windsor News https://t.co/YoRYhFDq9U New Pelee Island ferry in the water | CTV Windsor News https://t.co/YoRYhFDq9U — Doug Peterson (@dougpete) November 30, 2017 tags: IFTTT Twitter via:packrati.us The Best of Ontario-Educators Daily The best of ontario-educators daily is out! https://t.co/fu3VoJqHnt Stories via @ONTSpecialNeeds @marthahradowy @kprschools #students —… Continue reading

  • Dynamite

    OK, guess what I did yesterday? Yes, I did walk the dog but also did some computer stuff. This computer has been around for a while.  When I bought it, it was running Windows 7 and was good.  However, I was bitten by all the hype of Windows 10, I upgraded in place and liked it. For… Continue reading

  • OTR Links 11/29/2017

    The Best of Ontario-Educators Daily The best of ontario-educators daily is out! https://t.co/MYKDEccGxR Stories via @JakeskinnerPhDc @OSTF27 @MarionMoynihan #ontario #onted — Doug Peterson (@dougpete) November 29, 2017 The best of ontario-educators daily is out! https://t.co/MYKDEccGxR Stories via @kritsand @cheryl_lovell @Hmason36 #onted The best of ontario-educators daily is out! https://t.co/MYKDEccGxR Stories via @kritsand @cheryl_lovell @Hmason36 #onted… Continue reading

  • Doing Canada proud

    When my Grade 9 students found out that I was a Minnesota Vikings football fan, I was really challenged to explain why.  You see, being in the shadow of the Detroit Lions, anything other than a love for Honolulu Blue and silver required an justification. My answer was pretty simple; I was a fan of… Continue reading