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Hey Jess -
MG here. Going on two weeks since the beginning of the grand "pivot" (will that word ever re-vert to our old understandings/definitions again?). My head has been buzzing ever since. Thinking about how the amazing community of open educators, and critical digital pedagogues, where we originally met, has been thrust into an entirely new light relative to the wider world of teaching and learning. So grateful for work like yours that, in the midst of all this, determinedly anchors us back in all things human and in the land. Here's a shot of some paths I've been clearing on our lot recently (as I continue to do what I can to clear paths for students and instructors in their new and unexpected online settings). In both settings, there is still much work to be done... Be well my friend!

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Listening to parodies is lifting my spirits 

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Listening to parodies is lifting my spirits 

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Also, I get to be the one to go to the grocery store because as a nurse who works in education I have the most training in avoiding infections.

Stay safe!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XikW-8AiV5E&list=PLOonBE-QXWDU2Fhnr8DT7K7CZ6qZjDK28

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Kathy Essmiller here, from Oklahoma State University in the US. Two Twitter accounts which have had me laughing until I cried are the National Cowboy Museum here in Oklahoma City (@ncwhm) and @simonholland. The museum account is currently being handled by a supposed night security guard who is taking advice on how to 'Tweeter' from his grandkids. Might actually be a genius social media expert, but it is pretty funny. The other is just a funny parenting account. Be well, friends.

KE

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Life is now a balance between enjoying the slower pace, appreciating simplicity, and spending more time with the kids..... with the anxiety of not knowing how long this will last, missing friends, and the financial strain. It helps me to focus on the acts of kindness and those going above and beyond in this time.

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Be kind to one another in this time of need. Social distance for the sake of others, offer to pick up some groceries for an elderly neighbour, be understanding of everyone's feelings of anxiety, panic, uncertainty. Be there for one another. Treat people with kindness :)

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I love the idea, of physically far, emotionally close... Send 3 notes a day to tell colleagues you cherish them

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I love the idea, of physically far, emotionally close... Send 3 notes a day to tell colleagues you cherish them

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He's happy to have me home all day now...

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He's happy to have me home all day now...

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Somehow in the middle of everything and all the uncertainties, we manage to listen to so many podcasts (there is no TV or screen at home)! And we listened to her story CD The Snow Spider for at least ten times by now. If you know of something suitable for five-year old to listen to, do recommend!

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...despite it all, the seasons continue.

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It’s a couple of days late, but happy St Patrick’s day

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It’s a couple of days late, but happy St Patrick’s day

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Need a distraction and interested in science and technology? TKS is offering free online webinars for teachers on a variety of subjects including artificial intelligence and cellular agriculture. You can also pass this along to students.
Check it out:

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At TKS we're passionate about making sure students continue to nurture their curiosity and learn - even when they're not at school.

We've created online sessions that will:

Introduce you to science and technologies that are solving the world's biggest problems

Discuss strategies we've used to engage students online

Address ways to encourage student curiosity and self-directed learning from a distance

Sessions will happen every day from Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 27 at 4pm Eastern.

Session schedule by topic
Monday, March 16: Quantum computing
Tuesday, March 17: Self-driving cars
Wednesday, March 18: Blockchain
Thursday, March 19: Stem cells
Friday, March 20: Nanotechnology
Monday, March 23: Cellular agriculture
Tuesday, March 24: Brain-computer interfaces
Wednesday, March 25: Human longevity
Thursday, March 26: Gene editing
Friday, March 27: Artificial intelligence

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The Knowledge Society (TKS) is a 10-month accelerator program for curious and ambitious teens. Through project-based learning and real-world skill building, we train young people to solve the world's biggest problems using emerging technologies. Our goal is to impact billions by unlocking human potential.

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At TKS we're passionate about making sure students continue to nurture their curiosity and learn - even when they're not at school. We've created online sessions that will: Introduce you to science and technologies that are solving the world's biggest problems Discuss strategies we've used to engage students online Address ways to encourage student curiosity and self-directed learning from a distance Sessions will happen every day from Monday, March 16 to Friday, March 27 at 4pm Eastern.

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Great idea! In keeping with something I heard today

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Great idea! In keeping with something I heard today

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On CBC's The Current this morning they had the Chief Executive Officer for the Middlesex-London Health Unit.  He noted that he did not like the term social distancing.  Instead he said what they were asking for was:  social cohesion & physical distancing.  Really resonated with me. Aside from TP and hand sanitizer hoarders, been seeing so many examples of compassion and collaboration.  We got this!

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Thanks Jessica and Chris for allowing people to write via this platform.  I am still in awe with everything going on.  My husband is what they call immuno-suppressed since he did his last chemo treatment in late August.  That being said, I have to be extra careful.  Thankfully,  we are both at home.  We clean, bring the dog for a walk, cook, watch movies and series.  By the way, has anyone ever watched : "Damages"?  I just finished : "Homecoming" with Julia Robert's.  It is good.  Although, I really think she ought to do something about those lips once this outbreak is over.  😏🤭

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I’ve been at home spending LOTS of time watching movies, spending time with my dog and cooking. I’ve been super confused with how this final semester is gonna look like as I was suppose to be on placement in the school board starting next week. I am hoping for the best with my future plans but also, I hope that everyone is well and taking care of themselves! 

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I’ve been at home spending LOTS of time watching movies, spending time with my dog and cooking. I’ve been super confused with how this final semester is gonna look like as I was suppose to be on placement in the school board starting next week. I am hoping for the best with my future plans but also, I hope that everyone is well and taking care of themselves! 

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I am having a really interesting experience. So nice to finally meet the cats!

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What a great idea!
I'm in Toronto and feel lucky that I can work from home and get paid.
My friends and family have been great at checking in and my colleagues are only a Zoom away.
Even so - it feels weird and spooky and I often feel quite anxious and sad.

We made this site for Literacy and Basic Skills instructors - maybe some of you will find it useful too.

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...are hoping everyone is coping as best they can through this.

Do you know what to do if you get sick?
Do you have everything you need?
Do you have a person outside of the home that you can lean on if you need anything?

If the answer to any of the above is no and you're in the Sudbury area, I can do my best to help.

Email me.

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I've been so distracted. My attention span for anything not 'virus-related' is so poor. Have to get focussed on my project... And get outside more. Exercising indoors is good but outside is so much better for my mental health. On an up-note my youngest has gone out for (short) runs with me twice!

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I've been so distracted. My attention span for anything not 'virus-related' is so poor. Have to get focussed on my project... And get outside more. Exercising indoors is good but outside is so much better for my mental health. On an up-note my youngest has gone out for (short) runs with me twice!