Author Archives: Anthony_Perrotta

Endgame Avenges the Theatrical Experience

Posted on April 27, 2019

Over the course of the past eleven years and twenty-two films in total as of this date, the Marvel Cinematic Universe has evolved into what seems to be an irreplaceable framework for global storytelling of mythical proportions. From the first … Continue reading →

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The Us in Jordan Peele’s “US”

Posted on March 25, 2019

This weekend I once again indulged in the horror sensibilities of Jordan Peele. Like with Get Out two years ago, I needed to see US twice opening weekend with the promise of further viewings. Now with his second directorial effort, … Continue reading →

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#SelfReg: An Inquiry Reflection

Posted on March 5, 2019

Over the course of my learning as a student in the Master’s of Education course “Self-Regulated Inquiry,” at Queen’s University, the realization that goal setting is an enabler of self-regulation was most pressing. It was with this critical new knowledge … Continue reading →

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With Self-Regulation Intention Matters.

Posted on March 3, 2019

In my current Master’s of Education course amply titled “Self Regulation Inquiry,” there has been a number of pressing moments of realization that speaks to both my teaching and student learning. What I thought I knew about Self-Regulation as a … Continue reading →

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From Input to Output: #Medialiteracy is a Critical Literacy

Posted on February 20, 2019

This past Friday I had the unique and privileged opportunity to facilitate a workshop for a group of Toronto Catholic District School Board colleagues. In coming together as part of a self-directed professional development day, it was a humbling experience … Continue reading →

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Finding the Success in Failure

Posted on January 29, 2019

Like many high school teachers across Ontario, I’m presently navigating the turbulent seas of culminating activities and final exams. This is an incredibly stressful time of year for students. As students thrive for the best mark possible, I often ask … Continue reading →

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What my son taught me about Self-Regulation

Posted on January 14, 2019

Yesterday, I was schooled by my five-year old son. Coming down the stairs early morning yesterday, my son was already in an assertive mood. Always the self-advocate, he expressed how he didn’t want to attend a new sports program I … Continue reading →

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