I still believe that one of the best forms of engagement and peer to peer interaction is a boardgame. Theres a reason they have been around for a looooong time. #boardgames #engagement #mathopoly #classroom

Pulled out my #blackberry Playbook today. and LOVE IT all over again. @BlackBerry bring it back!

RIP Nello Altomare. Didn't know him as a colleague, rather as the Education Minister, who always stopped when we saw each other and would have a great conversation with me. Sad.

Another year of completing the @Pringles Ring Challenge as part of our Roman Architecture unit. Big Thanks to Kerry @GTboutique Winnipeg for the donations!!!

Fast Fashion and Math. "Shirts Happen", a wonderful project with tons of Math and the environmental and social impact of the garment industry. Thanks to @MsCCunanan for demo this morning as we finished off the 3 week project!

Carnival Time @ad_RETSD . Great Morning. This was our class submission. @makeymakey @CodingMasterApp Electric Slide

Hologram Projectors. Great #stem afternoon for these grade 8s.

Snow-Cream day. Dessert from what Mother Nature provided. Snow, Evaporated Milk, Vanilla. no complaints. @ad_RETSD

Today's Findings? The DNA of a Banana. We share 40%-60% of the same DNA as humans.

Picture doesn't do the Math interaction justice. These @Wipebook are so good. We use 9 of them, could use 9 more easily.

#12 Run For The Cure!

2nd Annual 8's Arcade, inspired by Cains Arcade. Awesome time, creativity at its finest. #stem @ad_RETSD

Another year in the books. What a great year it was! Wonderful gift from a student today, I will be wearing it often. #Math #dadjoke #schoolsout

RT @ad_RETSD: A huge Arthur Day congratulations to Mr. Penner and these grade 8 students who competed Nationally in the Canadian Math STEAM….

Love of Chips, STEAM and last days of school all combined for a wonderful Chip Showdown. Winners were Oktoberfest, Jerk Chicken and Cactus Ranch. #STEM @ad_RETSD

2022-2023 Classroom Chip Wall(s) of Fame. 2.5 weeks left to get around the room. "Farmers: Braised Lamb Chops" from Africa hold top spot so far.

Mock "Job Interviews" to determine business partners for ICubed projects. Strengths, Weaknesses, picking the right partner. #stem

Who says my Chip addiction isn't a good thing? Roman Architects in action. #stem @ad_RETSD

231 Minutes. I'm set. So let it be written. #tradition

Carnival Day @ad_RETSD . "The Buzz" using @makeymakey @CodingMasterApp is always a challenge.

So Far. So Great