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#SelfReg: An Inquiry Reflection

Posted on March 5, 2019 by Anthony_Perrotta

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 by Anthony_Perrotta

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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Finding the Success in Failure

Posted on January 29, 2019 by Anthony_Perrotta

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 →

Posted in Education, Educational Leadership, Uncategorized | Tagged Goal Setting, Self Regulated Learning, Self Regulated Learning and Goal Setting, Self Regulation, Success in Failure | 1 Comment

Tis’ The Season: “Gremlins” and the Power of Horror

Posted on November 29, 2018 by Anthony_Perrotta

One of the joys of my teaching career is that I’ve had the privilege to take my fandom of all things movies and pop culture and translate that into a legitimate study of media literacy all while working to empower … Continue reading →

Posted in Media Literacy and Pop Culture, Uncategorized | Tagged Gremlins, Gremlins Film Theory, Horror, Horror movies, Joe Dante, Teaching Gremlins | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Education, Media Literacy and Pop Culture, Student Voice, Technology Education, Uncategorized | Tagged Documentary Film, Media Literacy, Student Voice | Leave a comment

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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“Wicked” and the “art” of Decoding Difference

Posted on August 10, 2018 by Anthony_Perrotta

As a parent and teacher, its hard at times to be optimistic about the world in which your children and students live. Perhaps, never in my own lifetime, has there been such an sense of dismay; a culture that seems … Continue reading →

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Deep Learning: Ensuring the “ISU” lives beyond the school and classroom.

Posted on June 6, 2018 by Anthony_Perrotta

A week ago today, on May 30th at Yorkdale Silver City in Toronto, the 4th Annual Ignite digital media showcase of creative works produced in Communications Technology at Chaminade College School came to life. It’s with this culmination of student … Continue reading →

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Roseanne’s back. Are you watching?

Posted on April 4, 2018 by Anthony_Perrotta

25 million on its second Tuesday; now let’s starting talking. Firstly, I’m an unapologetic fan of the Conner family since the show’s glory days. It’s with my excitement, to not just watch but write about the rival, that I paused … Continue reading →

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