Day: March 19, 2018
Two women
You never now where your next provocation for a blog post may come from. This time, it came from @NoelineL in a little ditty that she posted.
The March edition of Canadian Living, p. 13, issues a challenge, to guys too: to share a story about two women, one personal and one historical, who have motivated you. Would you consider sharing?
Sure, I’ll share.
The only difficult part is to nail it down to just two women. Being in education, I can think of so many women who motivated and inspired me. A Director, Superintendents, Principals, colleagues, bloggers, and so much more.
Personal
But, I’ll name one person who I’ve always felt motivated and empowered by – Chris Stephenson.
It started with her really as a salesperson – but with a twist. I suppose ultimately there was a product that she was selling (computer science resources) but her approach was always to sell pedagogy. You couldn’t have a technical conversation with her; she had a person who quite ably talked about that. She always wanted to talk big sky and exit outcomes and rarely even mentioned her product.
One of my favourite moments as a speaker was when she invited me to address a group of Computer Science teachers at the University of Toronto’s Convocation Hall. Chris was president of ACSE (Association of Computer Science Educators) at the time. I suspect that it was the most perfect acoustic place that I’ve spoken in. I distinctly remember being fitted for a headset microphone and standing up from getting ready to talk and all that I could hear was this haunting noise that resembled the Phantom of the Opera. I looked out into the audience and mouthed to Chris “is that me?” She nodded yes. You see, it was in February and I had my annual chest cold and the heavy breathing that went along with it was pretty gruesome.
ECOO (Educational Computing Organization of Ontario) really grew and flourished under Chris’ guidance when she became the president of the organization. She had a vision and assembled a team that made things happen, including a very good friend of mine who was her vice-president.
In Ontario, Chris became the premier voice for Computer Science education before leaving us to take on a leadership role in the fledgling Computer Science Teachers’ Association. I was so fortunate in that she took me along to help with the annual conference every year since the first one, to speak at various locations, and add my thoughts about Computer Science teacher education. Somehow, she had followed me and realized that I was teaching the University of Windsor course. Now, she’s moved on and is bringing her advocacy and abilities to Google’s Computer Science initiatives.
Throughout all this leadership though, it was never “about Chris”. The greatest tribute that Chris could give to a speaker was “I could listen to him read the phone book”. It’s amazing to look back at her career and all that she left behind – a cadre of passionate educators who became more passionate and better at their craft because of her efforts.
Historical
This is even tougher. There was one historical figure that I really did a great deal of research on at one point – Joan of Arc.
I’m not sure what inspired me to do this, studies in class, a look at British history having grown up in the Anglican Church, love of horror movies, or ???
Or maybe it was because of the deep dedication to a cause leading to the ultimate punishment at age 19.
I think that all of us looked for someone to model things. I think that we all bounced from person to person depending upon our growth and development at the time. I suppose that I could have been influenced by a Canadian politician, a musician or band, or any of the other things that teenagers focus their attentions to but I didn’t. I was very much focused on Joan of Arc.
Yet, there was something about the dedication and mission of her that stuck with me; the message of deciding what you stand for; determine your mission in life and then follow it with great fervour.
Thanks, Noeline, for the challenge to share.
OTR Links 03/19/2018
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The Best of Ontario-Educators Daily
The best of ontario-educators daily is out! https://t.co/SLrsrWcxCw Stories via @JulieeJohnsonn @tlsaloranta @ArcherJoe #onenote #science
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 19, 2018
The best of ontario-educators daily is out! https://t.co/SLrsrWcxCw Stories via @sylvain_lacasse @robynecclestone @mcguirp #science— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 19, 2018
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CanCODE is Underway! – Educational Computing Organization of Ontario
CanCODE is Underway! – Educational Computing Organization of Ontario https://t.co/WhcAJSQpfo
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 19, 2018
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A Few Responses to Criticism of My SXSW-Edu Keynote on Media Literacy
A Few Responses to Criticism of My SXSW-Edu Keynote on Media Literacy https://t.co/Kk26M6ZpUq
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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My Week Ending March 18, 2018 – Doug Peterson – Medium
I just published “My Week Ending March 18, 2018” https://t.co/h0ClWtnrE8
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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My Week Ending March 18, 2018 – doug — off the record
My Week Ending March 18, 2018 https://t.co/w4Y9jGxjEh pic.twitter.com/eugTHY5Flh
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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Doug Peterson on Twitter: “My Week Ending March 18, 2018 https://t.co/w4Y9jGxjEh… “
My Week Ending March 18, 2018 https://t.co/w4Y9jGxjEh pic.twitter.com/eugTHY5Flh
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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The Best of Ontario-Educators 5 Daily
The latest The Doug Peterson Daily! https://t.co/rwxyKW1vyH Thanks to @NBrylynska @docleong @MathStudio_Usha #onpoli #immooc
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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#ECOOcamp – Educational Computing Organization of Ontario
Register today for #ECOOcamp OwenSound: https://t.co/dE9t9k6foA Saturday, April 14th, 2018. pic.twitter.com/z5wINw8Dhn
— ECOOorg (@ecooorg) March 15, 2018
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Register today for #ECOOcamp OwenSound: https://t.co/dE9t9k6foA Saturday, April 14th, 2018. pic.twitter.com/z5wINw8Dhn
— ECOOorg (@ecooorg) March 15, 2018
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OTF Summer Institutes – Educational Computing Organization of Ontario
#ECOO members: Are you interested in submitting a proposal for an OTF Summer Institute? https://t.co/pqnaaB1gje
— ECOOorg (@ecooorg) March 7, 2018
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The Best of Ontario-Educators Daily
The best of ontario-educators daily is out! https://t.co/R09ct8SdTs Stories via @JenniferNKing @Hubert_edu @turnmeluce #paralympics #lol
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
The best of ontario-educators daily is out! https://t.co/R09ct8SdTs #lol— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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The Best of Ontario-Educators 4 Daily
The latest The Best of Ontario-Educators 4 Daily! https://t.co/Vvon93tKRf Thanks to @DougFiebig @DaveBennett84 @Mrs_hamzology #edtech
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
The latest The Best of Ontario-Educators 4 Daily! https://t.co/Vvon93tKRf Thanks to @pradeep_rajah @JennyChen98 @m_quinner #teachertips— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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The Best of Ontario-Educators 2 daily
The best of ontario-educators2 daily is out! is out! https://t.co/OPPY7PyGvb Stories via @Jason_To @cherandpete @brmf_rm #edchat #edpolicy
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
The best of ontario-educators2 daily is out! is out! https://t.co/OPPY7PyGvb Stories via @debshackell @TCDSB_PAguiar #edpolicy— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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The Best of Ontario-Educators 3 Daily
The latest Best of Ontario-Educators3 Daily! https://t.co/cxijfG6Z1u Thanks to @coachstewartm @paonesl @DonFraser9 #tacedchat #highered
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
The latest Best of Ontario-Educators3 Daily! https://t.co/cxijfG6Z1u Thanks to @sarafaulkner @teach_msK @k_kmick #highered— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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The Doug Peterson Community News
The latest The Doug Peterson Community News! https://t.co/CqiVVSQnUc Thanks to @virallay @HarnessReplays @peergrade #edchat #edtech
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
The latest The Doug Peterson Community News! https://t.co/CqiVVSQnUc Thanks to @captainbyliner #edtech— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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This Is How To Make A Team Brainstorming Session Effective
This Is How To Make A Team Brainstorming Session Effective https://t.co/b5j4Y2ZtlL
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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Still Polishing the Diamond: School Library
Research over the Last Decade https://t.co/Pv8nnoe4ei— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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PuppetMaster: An app to inspire animated storytelling — @joycevalenza NeverEndingSearch
PuppetMaster: An app to inspire animated storytelling — @joycevalenza NeverEndingSearch https://t.co/sB09VEM6ZV via @flipboard
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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9 puzzling phrases and their meanings | Articles | Home
9 puzzling phrases and their meanings https://t.co/fM9n8xfbCB via @flipboard
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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Students paddled for participating in National School Walkout – NY Daily News
Students paddled for participating in National School Walkout – NY Daily News https://t.co/fQqTtY22oe
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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Cartoons: St. Patrick’s Day in the era of Trump
Cartoons: St. Patrick’s Day in the era of Trump https://t.co/ei4B0a1LN2 via @flipboard
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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Cartoons: Trump accepts Kim’s invitation to talk face-to-face
Cartoons: Trump accepts Kim’s invitation to talk face-to-face https://t.co/rKPX66rtuy via @flipboard
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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Cartoons: Stephen Hawking, ‘an intellectual giant,’ dies
Cartoons: Stephen Hawking, ‘an intellectual giant,’ dies https://t.co/0IUcwN27g6 via @flipboard
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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You Can Now Visit DISNEY PARKS on Google Maps | Nerdist
You Can Now Visit DISNEY PARKS on Google Maps https://t.co/Skdo6KEh02 via @flipboard
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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Make libraries great again | editorials | Hindustan Times
Make libraries great again https://t.co/I0mgGdIOq0 via @flipboard
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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What School Shooting Drills Look Like Through Students’ Eyes https://t.co/CUiGLhNpDt via @flipboard
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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Is your School an X or Why School? – EDUWELLS
Is your School an X or Why School? https://t.co/9swvGhXE8E via @flipboard
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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Reimagine the Writing Process with Microsoft in Education – Microsoft in Education
Reimagine the Writing Process with Microsoft in Education – Microsoft in Education https://t.co/7Dqp94S0BM via @flipboard
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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Cyber attacks are one of the biggest threats that schools face, experts warn
Cyber attacks are one of the biggest threats that schools face, experts warn https://t.co/eGbz4G9I7P via @flipboard
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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Is Recess Important for Kids? Here’s What the Research Says | Time
Is Recess Important for Kids or a Waste of Time? Here’s What the Research Says https://t.co/lLm8dTPppf via @flipboard
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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How To Teach Differently https://t.co/CX0v8Zb6yT
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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Microsoft’s forcing its Edge browser onto users through Mail app
Microsoft’s forcing its Edge browser onto users through Mail app https://t.co/WTOQL9tyU1
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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Dental, drug coverage for all: Ont. NDP leader | Canoe
Dental, drug coverage for all: Ont. NDP leader | Canoe https://t.co/F8sMEvTcio
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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Follow Up: Did The Computerless Computer Teacher Ever Get A Computer? https://t.co/XO5eejCkQT via @flipboard
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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9 traits of successful programmers that kids can develop now https://t.co/6pKOeNtR43 via @flipboard
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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Prince Harry reportedly rejects prenup ahead of marriage to Meghan Markle | Fox News
Prince Harry rejects prenup ahead of marriage to Meghan Markle https://t.co/1MkgoPxZpJ via @flipboard
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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Superintendent Drops Hammer on 1,000 Students for Gun Control Walkout
Superintendent Drops Hammer on 1,000 Students for Gun Control Walkout, Teaches Them Valuable Lesson https://t.co/ttiBEiZmAI via @flipboard
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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Job application written by 18-year-old Steve Jobs reveals early interest in the technology career
Job application written by 18-year-old Steve Jobs reveals early interest in the technology career https://t.co/42H7L3AcHP via @flipboard
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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How Trump Consultants Exploited the Facebook Data of Millions – The New York Times
How Trump Consultants Exploited the Facebook Data of Millions https://t.co/TMOcHuynJI via @flipboard
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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How Well Do You Know English? The Origin of ‘Waiting for the Other Shoe to Drop’ and 15 Other Idioms https://t.co/fir6KZdYVj via @flipboard
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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School in India will focus on happiness instead of grades – Business Insider
School in India will focus on happiness instead of grades – Business Insider https://t.co/c8sE25Ydpl
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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Chrome Beta 66 on Android Picks Up New Chrome Duplex Option, Removes Chrome Home | Droid Life
Chrome Beta 66 on Android Picks Up New Chrome Duplex Option, Removes Chrome Home https://t.co/Os4qP5OQ1Y
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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Read with Your Kids- 5 Excellent Reading Apps | Educational Technology and Mobile Learning
Read with Your Kids- 5 Excellent Reading Apps https://t.co/VW3f3ORrcV
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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Chrome Beta 66 includes experimental ‘Modern Design UI,’ updates the media player, and more [APK Dow… https://t.co/FOeJ7fRkV1
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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Help Me, Laptop: I Need a Laptop for a 10th Grader
Help Me, Laptop: I Need a Laptop for a 10th Grader https://t.co/6X1rIN2i1M
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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Missing Flight MH370 ‘found’ on Google Earth ‘riddled with bullet holes in middle of the ocean’ https://t.co/0PKZwgLE8y via @flipboard
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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Coffee Fights Disease and Extends Your Life, Especially If You Drink It This Way https://t.co/tjYulc7b1j via @flipboard
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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https://dougpete.wordpress.com/2018/03/18/whatever-happened-to-97/
Whatever happened to … https://t.co/PfZrUcs8uN pic.twitter.com/E7rSN0rPea
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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Doug Peterson on Twitter: “Whatever happened to … https://t.co/PfZrUcs8uN… “
Whatever happened to … https://t.co/PfZrUcs8uN pic.twitter.com/E7rSN0rPea
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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The Electric Educator: 25 Ways to use Google Forms in the Classroom (with examples!)
The Electric Educator: 25 Ways to use Google Forms in the Classroom (with examples!) https://t.co/0GV1SjtmUB
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018
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OTR Links 03/18/2018 – doug — off the record
OTR Links 03/18/2018 https://t.co/q9ca2nwmxu
— Doug Peterson (@dougpete) March 18, 2018