Author Archives: Anthony_Perrotta

Multi-literacy and Student Empowerment

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Anthony_Perrotta

As a current Masters of Education student at Queen’s University with a focus on media literacy, my goal is engage in deep learning that will not only let me reflect on practice but also impact and evolve my pedagogy. As … Continue reading →

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Media Literacy is a Critical Literacy

Posted on November 22, 2018 by Anthony_Perrotta

Well before I became a teacher, I was in the intellectual minefields of justifying my film studies within the circles of english majors and aspiring political scientists. Although film is without argument the most global industrial art form with an … Continue reading →

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Innovation with a Pause: Reflecting on Learning Matters

Posted on November 7, 2018 by Anthony_Perrotta

As part of my Masters of Education program Innovation in Teaching and Learning the most recent task was to develop a Philosophy of Practice. Whereas a Philosophy of Education may be deemed more theoretical and idea driven, the notion of … Continue reading →

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Andi Mack: A Parent’s Guide to Season 3 (Thus far).

Posted on November 5, 2018 by Anthony_Perrotta

Earlier this year I wrote a post celebrating Disney’s Andi Mack for its cultural forwardness. From Cyrus growing into his understanding of his own sexuality to Jonah’s struggle with anxiety, the show created by Terri Minisky (of Lizzie McGuire fame) … Continue reading →

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Innovation: The Reality of Tech-Enriched Learning

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Anthony_Perrotta

Exploring Innovation: As I continue to be entrenched in my current Masters of Education course (Innovation in Teaching and Learning), the dialogue about how creativity, innovation, teaching and learning can be defined has been on-going. From developing or rather revisiting … Continue reading →

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From Prey to Predator: Laurie Transformed

Posted on October 24, 2018 by Anthony_Perrotta

Just yesterday I sat in a darkened movie theatre with over 150 Communications Technology students to watch Halloween (2018). It’s always a treat to sit and watch a horror film with teenagers in a shared space. Unlike most adults who … Continue reading →

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Michael Myers and Our Shared Horror

Posted on October 19, 2018 by Anthony_Perrotta

With the release of David Gordon Green’s Halloween (2018) today, I felt inspired to share my love of teaching horror. From a critical media literacy lens, the horror genre provides me with a great opportunity to engage in rich cultural … Continue reading →

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Students and their Meaning

Posted on October 2, 2018 by Anthony_Perrotta

In reading Mark O’Connell’s Watching Skies, a deep personal and critical dive into the films of Steven Spielberg and Star Wars, I was reminded how personal the movie experience can be. As Mark shares personal insights of being “separated” from … Continue reading →

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Cultural Responsive Pedagogy: Reflecting on Purpose

Posted on September 19, 2018 by Anthony_Perrotta

As a write this blog as part of  my own going reflection and my Masters of Education course Innovation in Teaching & Learning , I can confidently assert that I value the enrichment of professional learning. Throughout the course my teaching career, … Continue reading →

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Happy 1st Day of School!

Posted on September 4, 2018 by Anthony_Perrotta

It’s the start of another school year and I can’t believe that it’s been 13 years since I walked into my first classroom as a permanent teacher. The pre-day butterflies I had then have persisted each and every year and … Continue reading →

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