Category Archives for Personal Reflection

High Scores

When I log into my school board email system I am presented with a news feed that is received by all the teachers in the district.  Usually there are short stories about the accomplishments of different students/teachers in the board. … Continue reading

08. August 2011 by Graham Whisen
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What Does Watson Mean To You?

Perhaps I am being too bold, but doesn’t Watson, the IBM supercomputer and “Jeopardy! champion,” demonstrate clearly that there is very little value in the memorization and regurgitation of information? For those who may not already know, Watson is an … Continue reading

18. February 2011 by Graham Whisen
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Blogging – Year 2

It was just over one year ago that I started this blog as a new year’s resolution to myself.  I am proud that I have kept up with it.  In 2010, I was able to produce 35 blog posts, which … Continue reading

12. January 2011 by Graham Whisen
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Mystery Breeds Intrigue

This past November, I gave a presentation at the Science Teacher’s Association of Ontario annual conference.  The presentation was called, Social Networking in Science Education:  Learning Beyond the Classroom. In the presentation, I tried to make the case that our … Continue reading

11. December 2010 by Graham Whisen
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Thank You

I am honoured to have been nominated for the Edublog Awards in the category of “Best New Edublog.”  When I started this blog in January of 2010, I wasn’t quite sure what I was getting into.  I only knew that: … Continue reading

08. December 2010 by Graham Whisen
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Levels of Classroom Management

I was looking over my stockpile of draft blog posts when I rediscovered this one and thought I would finish it. I have been thinking more about approaches to classroom management this past month because I have been working with … Continue reading

08. December 2010 by Graham Whisen
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I Love Technology

Technology is a major part of my life – so much so that I often take it for granted.  However, every once in a while I realize the absolute awesomeness of what I am able to do with technology that … Continue reading

23. November 2010 by Graham Whisen
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Small Successes

Although I am a strong advocate for the use of instructional technology, I have never been a proponent of “technology for technology sake.”  In actual fact, my approach to education has little to do with technology and much more to … Continue reading

21. November 2010 by Graham Whisen
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The Last 5 Years

It is now one week into summer holidays and I wont stop thinking about school, which is a good thing.  I find myself reflecting on the amazing/hectic/exhausting year I have just finished and looking forward to the amazing/hectic/exhausting year coming … Continue reading

11. July 2010 by Graham Whisen
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Feeling Left Out

One of the formative experiences in my life happened when I was in grade 4. I vaguely remember a time when someone (I can’t recall who) had a birthday party that I was not invited to. On the Monday after … Continue reading

02. June 2010 by Graham Whisen
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