Category Archives: Educational Leadership

Press The Re-Set: Thinking of September and Beyond

Posted on August 10, 2020 by Anthony_Perrotta

As the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold globally, the return to school stresses also continue to mount. As an educator and parent, I am most certainly anxious about the unknown that rests ahead. Thinking about my own … Continue reading →

Posted in 21st Century Learning, Education, Educational Leadership | Tagged COVID Return to School, Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, Distance Learning, Teaching in the COVID Era, Technology Education | Leave a comment

Getting Ready – September is Coming

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Anthony_Perrotta

The first day of school is only 46 days away and with all things COVID-19 that reality is becoming increasingly daunting as each day passes. Personally, I find myself going to sleep at night thinking about what September will hold … Continue reading →

Posted in 21st Century Learning, blended elearning, Education, Educational Leadership, Uncategorized | Tagged COVID 19 School Re-Opening, COVID-19 Learning, COVID-19 Teaching, GTA Schools, September School Re-Opening | Leave a comment

Webinar Registration

Posted on April 30, 2020 by Anthony_Perrotta

Join me for a Conversation with Dr. Marlyn Morris on Thursday May 7 from 7:30pm – 8:30pm As over 70 million children around the world continue to be out of school, it’s important to recognize that this time of COVID-19 … Continue reading →

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It’s Time to Check Our Privilege: A Distance Learning Reflection

Posted on April 22, 2020 by Anthony_Perrotta

Believe it or not, we’re only in week three of distance learning. I can’t even believe that all of what we are experiencing is still so new. Personally for me, the days are a blur. Between working from home, mourning … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Educational Leadership, Uncategorized | Tagged COVID-19 Distance Learning, COVID-19 Education, Cultural Responsive Pedagogy, Education and Privilege, Remote Learning | Leave a comment

Distance Learning: An Open Letter

Posted on April 5, 2020 by Anthony_Perrotta

Dear Education Community, Tomorrow, marks the official beginning of what truly is an unprecedented time in education across Ontario and the entire country. As provinces act responsibly in announcing the closure of school districts, resilient teachers, administrators, system leaders and … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Educational Leadership, Uncategorized | Tagged At Home Instruction, Distance Learning, eLearning, Home Schooling, Learning At Home | Leave a comment

Two Suns: A Call to Serve

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Anthony_Perrotta

Over the course of the past four weeks, I’ve had the opportunity to settle into my new role as Vice Principal. As a very active classroom teacher, the journey from the classroom to the main office was one with intentional … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Educational Leadership, Uncategorized | Tagged Education Leadership, Luke Skywalker and Servant Leadership, Star Wars and Leadership, The Two Moons of Tatooine | Leave a comment

From Strike Captain to VP: We’re all in this Together.

Posted on January 31, 2020 by Anthony_Perrotta

Dear OECTA and Education Colleagues, Over the course of the past week, I’ve had much to reflect on. From standing with my colleagues as their Strike Captain just days ago to my work with the OECTA PD network over the … Continue reading →

Posted in Educational Leadership, Uncategorized | Tagged 'Catholic Teachers, 'Ontario Catholic Teachers, Education Adminisration, Education Leadership, OECTA, Ontario Education, Vice Principal | Leave a comment

The Karate Kid Saga Continues…

Posted on January 9, 2020 by Anthony_Perrotta

As any teacher will know, being a teacher means that you often look at the world through a teacher-lens. You see things and read things from a perspective that often relates to your existence in a classroom and working with … Continue reading →

Posted in Educational Leadership, Media Literacy and Pop Culture, Movies and Television | Tagged Cobra Kai, Cobra Kai and Teaching, Cobra Kai Themes, Cobra Kai Youtube Originals, Daniel Larusso, Johnny Lawrence, The Karate Kid, The Karate Kid and Teaching, The Karate Kid Film Theory | Leave a comment

[Media Smarts Lesson Plan] Finding the Truth in Deep Fake Video (Gr. 9-12)

Posted on October 6, 2019 by Anthony_Perrotta

Teachers’ Note: As global citizens entrenched in a digital and thus interconnected world, we are now officially in uncharted territory. Just as mobile video shared through social media applications promised to disrupt oppression with the 2011 Egyptian Revolution, the onset … Continue reading →

Posted in Education, Educational Leadership, Media Literacy and Pop Culture, Uncategorized | Tagged Deep Fake Video Lesson Plan, Deep Fake Video Media Smarts, Deep Fake Videos, Deep Fake Videos and Culture, Media Smarts Deep Fake Video Lesson Plan | Leave a comment

Coming Soon: Catholic Media Authorship

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Anthony_Perrotta

As global citizens, students must be readied with cultural literacy that allows them to understand who they are and importantly appreciate the narratives and stories of others. Much of this is grounded in the students’ ability to understand their connection … Continue reading →

Posted in 21st Century Learning, Education, Educational Leadership, Media Literacy and Pop Culture, Uncategorized | Tagged Catholic Graduate Expectations and Media Literacy, Catholic Media Authorship, Catholic Social Teaching and Media Literacy, Culturally Responsive Teaching and Learning, When Faith Meets Pedagogy | Leave a comment