NEW BLOG SITE

BECAUSE WE ARE NOW USING GOOGLE CLASSROOM, PLEASE REFER TO OUR NEW BLOG SITE AT 
http://robkroekerchiefnapew.blogspot.ca/

I WILL NO LONGER BE UPDATING THIS BLOG.  CLICK ON THE LINK ABOVE TO CONTINUE ON WITH ADULT ED 12.

THANKS!

Google Classroom

Hi everyone!  Thanks for taking a look at Google Classroom today.  As you can see, there are a few "quirks" to work out.  For now, please continue to do and hand in your assignments the way you've always been handing them in.  I'm hopeful that this will all be working smoothly by next week.

Oh, and please note, if you want to keep handing in assignments the way you've always been handing them in (sharing a google doc with me), that's fine too.  I'm not going to force you to use Google Classroom.  

Thanks

Paper Work based Assignments

So, today I allowed my first student to do his work solely on Paperwork (which they still have to hand in digitally).  Before some of you get too excited, please understand that there are exceptions and consequences to every decision (which I will list below).  Also, this compromise is temporary. 

This year, our whole school (CNMS) has moved to a Correspondence Based learning system.  The reason we moved in this direction was due to a major problem with attendance within our High School and Adult Ed programs.  In our previous policies, if people missed more than 10 days of class, they were forced to quit (or fail) that class.  They then could not continue in their studies until the following semester.

In the Correspondence Based system, attendance is not the main issue.  The work is the main issue.  So for example, if someone completes 3 lessons in English, and then go get a job somewhere for 2 months, they can easily just come back to school and start work on lesson 4.  This opens the doors for students to take charge of their own learning (and pace of learning).  Those that want to push ahead can do so with a little bit of hard work.  Those who have "life issues" come up no longer will be penalized for missing class (and lose all their work).

So, we began searching for correspondence work to pass on to our students.  However, the world of correspondence work is rapidly changing as well.  Almost all the post-secondary and high-school institutions out there that offer correspondence work NO LONGER will offer it in a paper based format.  It is almost all online....everywhere!  We were fortunate to find other institutions old copies of course work that will work for us.  We have also started to move this work online as well.

I cannot predict the future at Big Island Lake, but I do know that this technological change is inevitable.  It has already happened all around us in the Correspondence Based system.  Being able to master this technology will open doors for our students to further not just their high school, but also their post-secondary education.  

Now with all that being said, we're also in a transition period.  So this year, after spending 2 weeks working on the Online Based system, if an adult student is STILL determined to work solely with paperwork, they will be allowed to do so (as long as they hand it in in a digital format, which is easy to learn).  Also, anyone who is determined to do everything by paperwork will not qualify for the Adult 30 PAA Computers class.  They will have to complete another class instead (this option is limited to either Economics 30 or Entrepreneurship 30).  

Although some people might not be interested in it, technology in education is here to stay - and to grow.  I encourage everyone to embrace this change sooner rather than later, but I understand if some people would like to 'take some extra time' in embracing this as well.

Feel free to come talk to me about this further if you'd like, and feel free to come join our Adult Ed class at any time during the year.  You don't have to wait for "next semester", you can do it now!

I look forward to hearing from many of you!

Google Classroom!

So here's what you've all been waiting for! (sure)

You now have a new google account.  It is your first name, last name @chiefnapew.ca

so, for example, my new google account is:
robkroeker@chiefnapew.ca

When you first login, enter your new user name and your password will be Password1.  You will then be asked to change your password.

Once you are logged in, please type in the bar at the top of the screen:
classroom.google.com

Scroll to the bottom and click on "Student"
From here, click on the + sign on the top right hand side.  Click on "Join Class".

From here you will be asked for a Class Code.  They are as follows:

Classroom Codes

Native Studies = 3f882t

Orientation (Computers) = 9nx9wph

Chem 20 = fhd9rll

Math 20 = oib8dj6

ELA30 B = fn2kz8j

ELA30 A = 26bu1ch

If you have any questions - come talk to me and I'll help you out!

Thanks

Get Your Tickets!

Geraldine has asked me to notify you that there is a signup sheet in the foyer of the Education Office for people who want to get their Safety Tickets.  I encourage you to do this =)

Monday, Sept 29th

Hello Everyone!

Plans for today include starting work on your personal budget.  I will be using THIS TEMPLATE which I would like each of you to complete.  Please remember to convert all amounts to a Bi-Weekly amount. 

(So, if you get paid monthly, you have to figure out how to convert this to Bi-Weekly.  And NO, this does not mean you get to just divide your monthly amount by 2!  You will need to apply the skills you learned with Cross-Multiply and Divide because there are 12 months, but 26 bi-weekly payments, not 24 - I will teach this in class)

If we have time, we will also watch episode 3 of 8th Fire.

Have Fun

Thursday Sept 25th

Today we will start with a review of all the computer stuff we've been learning and an introduction to Google Classroom.  We at CNMS are in the process of moving the whole school towards the type and style of learning that we've already been doing for the last few weeks in Adult Ed.  This should make our lives even a little bit more easier than it already is in terms of handing assignments in.  

Chem 20 Khan Academy - Wed Sept 24

Hi everyone - I have added all of you to a new Khan Academy class called "Chem 20".  There are no "challenges" in this class, but there is access to ALL the videos in regards to your science class.  So, if you don't understand the Chemistry topic, watch these vids!

Thanks

Tuesday Sept 22

Today we're going to do a little math lesson on RATIOS.  Basically, we're going to learn to cross multiply and divide.
Ratios are used with fractions, and also in Geography (maps).  We're going to learn how to juggle these numbers together.  Can you name some other places where ratios could be used?
I will post the lesson video below when it is complete (here it is)


Please continue to do your assignments and hand them in (share a google doc).

Monday

I hope you had a good weekend!

Today we're going to delve further into digitizing your work.  Often, we need to take 'side notes' or draw pictures or simply 'copy' something.  Whatever you do, you need to create a link within the document you are sharing with me that will bring me to your image (either a jpeg or pdf).  
We can do this a few different ways:

1) Flickr/Picasa
2) Google Drive (or iCloud Drive/OneNote/Dropbox)
3) Scanner/Printer
4) Photocopier - email and upload a pdf

We'll also review how to do this in the context of a Google Document.  Please note - over the next few days you might see some slight changes to your Google Drive account.  That's because CNMS is in the process of getting their own Website through Google.  Hopefully soon you will see folders in your google drive that have your files in them that are already setup to be shared with me. That way, you don't have to keep "sharing" your documents with me as I'll already have access to your folder.  It's not that big of a change really, and you might not even notice it.  If you have any questions, come talk to me.  Thanks!

Otherwise, please continue to do your assignments.  

As of today, the Scanner is setup in the computer lab for you to scan papers in pdf format onto the laptop connected to the scanner.  From here you can move that image into your Google Drive account.  Please then create a link between your newly uploaded image and the Google Doc you are sharing with me.  If you'd like some help using the scanner, please feel free to ask.  Eventually I'll post a video about it too.
Thanks!

Prior Learning 30 OR Entrepreneurship 30

Hello and happy Friday! (sept 19/2014)  At 11:15am we will be watching the second video in our 8th Fire series titled "It's Time".

I've slightly changed the links on the right hand side of the screen.  Now, there is only one link for each subject.  

ELA 30A has changed in that you are required to read the Play and the Novel.  Please click on the link and read "The life of Pi" and "Rez Sisters".

The Math link has also changed.  Now, you have access to the one folder that opens either the Workbook, the Textbook, or the relevant Khan Academy videos for Math 20.

There are also 3 new links - BUT YOU ONLY HAVE TO DO 2 OF THEM.  One of them is ELA B30 (the Departmental will not be written until June 2015).  This is not optional.  As for the other two, you have the choice to either take Prior Learning 30 or Entrepreneurship 30.  

Prior Learning 30 is for adult's who have worked somewhere continuously for at least 6 months and can get their former employer to fill out the form needed to receive the credit (this credit is similar to a Work Experience credit).  If you are not able to obtain a Prior Learning 30 credit, you will need to take Entrepreneurship 30.  

Please use today to work at your classes and explore the new one's once they are posted.  Please continue to hand in your work by sharing a Google document with me.

On that note - if you'd like, you can use the same Google Doc for all the assignments within one class.  Once you share the document with me, even if you change it, I will be able to see all the changes.  You don't have to keep re-sharing it with me all the time.  I will explain in class what I mean by that.
Thanks!
Have a Great Weekend!

Thursday Sept 18 - 2014

Hi again everyone!
So, today is pretty much a "catch up" day.
That means, I am hoping you will spend the day primarily working on your courses to graduate from Adult 12.  Specifically,
1) ELA 30A
2) Chem 20
3) Native Studies 30
4) Math 20

For each of these courses, read the Text first, then do the Assignments (work).  Please record your assignments into a Google Doc within your Google Drive account. Then, please share that document with me (robertkennethpet@gmail.com).


Thanks!

Wednesday Sept 17 - 2014

Good Morning everyone!

So - today we're going to start learning about:
1) Reminder to hand in assignments via Google Docs
        It's time to start working away from Khan Academy, and more toward the other classes.  So far only around 5 students have handed assignments in.  Most people are working on Khan Academy (which is good, but we need to do both now).

2) Skype - please download onto your computer/tablet/cell/smart tv

3) Creating a Twitter account - please take a look at my Twitter account (@RobKroeker) and add the First Nations Activists that you think are the best.  Create a Twitter account and follow @RobKroeker.  From here, look at who I am following, and add whoever you'd like.

4) We're going to look at the different platforms for online learning:
Moodle
Nexus

Tuesday - Study Helps and add on's for Google

Good News Everyone!  We have access to 5 more laptops!  Also, because these laptops are Wi-Fi based, we can use them to use the Wi-Fi from the school (rather than from in here).  This should make everyone's internet experience a little bit better.
Also, today we are scheduled to receive our own individual Modem, so we no longer will have to share with the Education offices.

Today we're going to start looking at all the great add-on's that Google has to offer =)
Google Docs
Google Drive
We will also continue with Native Studies.
Finally, we will start looking at some music training (optional).

Embedding a video Lesson - and uploading to Youtube

Below is a video giving instruction on how to upload a video to youtube from your computer, and how to embed that video into a blog.  Enjoy

Monday

We began watching Canada: A People's History up to the episode titled War.  Please Click Here if you need to watch it.
Here is the Link to watch the video about Fractions, but if you don't want to click on the link, then just watch below!  - I've embedded the movie twice because of the teaching I included in the Embed a Video post that is above this one.  Thanks!

Thurs - Sept 11

Great work today everyone!  Everyone spent all day doing class work.  It was a pleasure to be here to help out where I could =)

Tomorrow, we will do a few more lessons:

1) We will study how to fill out an application for a loan/mortgage (Math 11 - unit 6)
         Primarily we will learn about ASSETS and LIABILITIES
This relates to positive and negative numbers in Khan Academy and to our Workplace math 11

Looking at these documents will be done in a few formats:

          pdfzen

          photo/scan/photocopy - print to pdf

          pen and paper *in this case, the content of learning about assets and liabilities is more important than the technology.  As such, we will look at the pen and paper method as well - combined with using a cell phone camera to convert a document into a .pdf which is the industry and government standard.  Having a strong mastery of technology allows people to move faster towards their goals.

2) We will watch 8th Fire (afternoon class will use that time for work catch-up)

3) We will all sign up for Twitter and follow significant First Nations leaders from across Canada

I'm looking forward to seeing many of you - for those of you who are doing this at home, please remember to fill out the attendance sheet, and please take the time to look at the information above online (you can search for a Consumer Information form or Mortgage Assets/Liabilities form on Google).

Wed Sept 10

HI Everyone!

So - everyone should be able to get started on at least one of their classes by now =)  If not, please come talk to me personally so we can get you going.

Today we reviewed everything from day 1 on.  Most of the people were in the computer lab doing work on their own.  At this point, you could be anywhere with an internet connection to do this course.  

We will now start moving towards TRACK 2 and 3 work - Basic Math (Khan Academy), Basic English, Phys Ed, Music, Bible, Trades and whatever specific thing that people want to learn.

Tuesday - Sept 8

Hello =)
Today we are going to learn about Blogger.  Every student is going to create their own first blog in order to fulfill the requirements of our P.A.A. 30 class - ICT Computers.
Secondly, we are going to start talking about Twitter and specifically the uses it has in regards to Native Studies 30.
Also, some of you might be wondering how I can type so fast? Can any of you type this fast?

Check out these beautiful pics I took last week!

Here it is

https://www.flickr.com/photos/robertkennethpet/15152357975/in/photostream/lightbox/

or Click Here

Monday

News - if you continue to learn about all this new ICT (Information/Communication Technology) stuff - and use it - then I can give you a P.A.A. 30 credit!
Please note though - we are not done learning technology and their is a course outline for it as well (which I have recently posted in the Links section).

Today we're going to work on:

1) Entering our attendance online

2) Learn about the "Alt-Tab" function

3) Flickr or Picasa uploads

4) Twitter Following - Native Studies 30

5) Going over the units (and requirements) for Workplace Math 20 (New Link for the videos that correspond with the work)

6) Track 2 and 3 - Music class, etc
7) Learning styles and ICT

Khan Academy

Ok, so we figured it out =)

First, you need to make sure you are logged into your Google Account.

Then, you need to go to www.khanacademy.org

Once you're there, you need to Login 

Please click on the giant GOOGLE picture for your Login.

Then, you will see your front page for Khan Academy.  From here, look on the top right hand side of the screen, you you'll see something that looks like THIS

Click on the Bell picture.  From here you will see an invitation from me, and assignments from me.  Click on them and do them!

Also, continue to search in the search bar for more help with various subjects (ie. Fractions).

Enjoy!

Sept 5

We're on our way!

So - by now everyone in the Adult 12 Track should be able to:

            1) Access their class (Lesson-Assignment)

            2) Create a Google Document (shared)

Khan Academy - at this point (8:40am) I am coaching 7 people, while an additional 37 people have not yet responded to my request via email.  

This could mean your invitation is in a "SPAM" folder? or perhaps in the "Promotions" folder? Let's work together to figure this out today.

Attendance - Online Login Link

Today, I'm going to create an attendance sheet.  When you go to the Blog, before you start working on a class, please print your name under the day listed.  The Link will be located in the Top Right Hand of the Blog page.  In the future we'll get a better system, but for now this will work.  Let's work together to figure this out.

Google Drive

Flickr (or whatever you want to use)

Let's create a Link together

Class Schedule for next week

Google Calendar

Sept 4

Good Morning!

Review last nights Blog

Computer Room Hours:

            Morning = 830-930

            Afternoon = 3-4

This block of time is especially for people who do not have access to the internet or a computer at home.  It is also expected that this will be a WORK time in this lab.

Google Drive (spreadsheet) - those who are 20 and under on Dec 31/2014

- The NINE SQUARES

- Creating a new Document

- Creating a Link

- Adding your link to the Spreadsheet (or any document)

Native Studies 30 - Creating a document and sharing it with me.

Math Works 11 - This is now up and running!

I encourage you to spend time on Khan Academy to hone your skills for this course.  It is expected that everyone will spend time in BOTH formats in order to determine a mark.  

Please Note - For each workbook assignment, complete HALF of the questions (you don't have to do them all).  You get to choose which ones you do! =)

The Link for Math Works 11 is located on this Blog.  First, read through the chapter.  If you don't understand something, search for help on Khan Academy.  If you still can't find an answer, ask me or email someone you think could help you! Remember, it's YOUR education =)

Tonight's work

Hi everyone =)

So, tonight I created an online spreadsheet and invited you to fill in the blank via a link I sent you by email. Please keep in mind that this is a good example of Collaborative Learning which we will discuss more in our ICT class. 

Also, I invited you to join my classroom within Khan Academy as well.  Finally, I uploaded the material for Chemistry 20 as well.  

Tomorrow (the 4th) we will review how to hand in assignments via Google Docs on your Google Drive account.  You will learn how to share documents and begin using some of the training I'm giving you.  I will then add more links to the BLOG and you will be able to start on your courses from anywhere with internet access.

I've been receiving good questions from all of you and I hope I can meet all your questions and concerns.  Thank you for your continued patience as we go on this journey together!

Sept 3rd

Welcome! - We spent the morning in review and getting people signed up to Google and the FB group BILCN Adult Ed.  By now, everyone should have received an email from me.
We then spent some time as a class learning about Fractions from Khan Academy as a class.

PLEASE GO TO KHAN ACADEMY AND CREATE AN ACOUNT AND SIGN IN with your school email address.  Today, I am going to add you to my classroom on Khan Academy using your gmail email address.


We also reviewed Google Drive for the first time today.

Phys Ed - Work on 1 ball juggling!

PLEASE NOTE: On the top right hand corner of the main Blog page is a link to the Native Studies 30 content, and Khan Academy.  Feel free to get started at any time!

I will have the privacy issues paper ready for signing tomorrow =) 

Afternoon agenda

Look at qualifications for adult 12

Join our Facebook Group!  BILCN Adult Ed

Introduce khan academy.   Www.khanacademy.org

Talk about video and picture privacy

Watch first video series

Mass email

                 Tonight, I will send you all a mass email with all my contact information.  It will have a picture link in it.  YOU MUST HAVE A GMAIL ACCOUNT SET UP!!!!!!

Homework for tonight 
- JOIN BILCN Adult Ed Facebook Group.
- Create Gmail Account and email it to me.
- Email me your preference for Morning or Afternoon Class time (if you haven't already done so)
- Email me which TRACK you want to enter into (1= Adult 12, 2=Career/Trade Specific, 3=Education Prep)

Have a great evening!

Rob Kroeker Adult Ed 12 Info

First Day Agenda

Hi everyone - and welcome to Adult Ed 12!!!

Agenda for Day 1

EVERYONE MUST CREATE A NEW GMAIL ACCOUNT which they will use for the remainder of their time in Adult 12.

Everyone has 3 Tracks to choose from:
Track 1              Adult 12 
                          High School Diploma 2014-2015
Here are the Provincial Adult 12 requirements.
This is what we offer at BILCN Adult Ed
                          Departmentals
                                         ELA 30A
                                         ELA 30B
                          Non-Departmentals
                                         Workplace and Apprenticeship Math 20
                                         Chem 20                      
                                         Social Studies 30
                                         Prior Learning 30 (elective 30 level)
                                         Entrepreneurship 30 (elective 30 level)

*Please Note - Before you enter into this Track, you need to find out what classes you already have in your transcripts.  Transcripts from Saskatchewan can be obtained online here for a fee - or you can ask Mrs. Stoebich to see if she has your classes taken at CNMS on file.

Track 2              Trades/Career Specific
                          Basic Math - University Prep
                          Basic English - University Prep
                                   Writing Papers

*Please Note - if you plan to pursue a specific career outside of a High School Diploma, please let me know which institution/program you'd like to enter into.  We can work together to achieve the goals needed for entrance.

 Track 3             Education Prep - (University/High School) 
                          Pre-Math
                          Pre-English
                          History
                          ICT - Computers
                          Music
                          Phys Ed
                          Bible (optional)
                          Electrical/Plumbing/Refrigeration

*Due to the nature of this program - the ICT-Computers (Information/Communication Technology) portion is mandatory.

Everyone needs to sign up to one of these 3 Tracks! Please click on the links above to indicate which Track you want to enter.

Daily Routine - Because we have almost 40 people in our group
                    Morning Group
                                This group starts at 9:30am-12:00pm (or sooner)
                    Afternoon Group
                                This group is open at the education building from 1pm-3:30pm (or later)

*Note - Some evenings the Education Building will be open for student use as well.  This will be posted ahead of time.

Please EMAIL ME to indicate which TRACK and GROUP you'd like to be in!




Community Standards:
This environment is one that will be conducive to learning.  Be respectful of this building, each other, and myself.  Come here when you're ready, willing, and able to learn.  Anyone or thing that gets in the way of this being a healthy learning space will be asked to leave.

As a class, we will discuss the details of what this respect means as the situations arise.  If you're still unsure, please talk to me personally.


I look forward to a great year helping you achieve the goals you have set out!  Thank You!

                       

Adult 12 Big Island Lake

Here's what we offer for you to graduate:

ELA 30A Departmental
ELA 30B Departmental
Native Studies 30
Math 20 Workplace and Apprenticeship
Chem 20
Prior Learning 30
P.A.A 30 (ICT - computers)