Comments on: Parent Technology Coffee Mornings: Year 2 Recap

By: Kim Cofino

Kim Cofino — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:56:52 +0000

@Errin,

Congratulations! It sounds like you are making a huge difference in your community! It is amazing what these small steps can do to build community!

@Pam,

Thank you! We are really happy with the way it’s turned out over the last two years.

@Vicki,

Thank you!

By: Vicki

Vicki — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:41:38 +0000

Kim,
What a brilliant idea to have monthly coffee technology meetings for the parents. I love it!

By: Pam Thompson

Pam Thompson — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:18:09 +0000

What a great initiative Kim. Such a positive way of keeping parents in touch with new trends in technology and how their children are learning at school. Well done!

By: Errin

Errin — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 21:31:50 +0000

I love your idea! As part of recent graduate coursework, I did information literacy presentations (with a good dose of internet safety) to the Parent Advisory Committees at two of the three schools in the town where I live.

Because over 60% of the student population is of First Nations origins (the town is surrounded by First Nations Reserves), I also approached the local First Nations Education Coordinators. I gave a 30 minute presentation to them and, as a result, I was invited to present in two other communities. It was an honour to speak to so many people, from young children to tribal chiefs to respected elders, on their land.

I was happy to pass along the important information literacy content, but the strengthening of my relationship with the parents and larger community was a welcome surprise.

By: Kim Cofino

Kim Cofino — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:45:15 +0000

@Heather,

Thanks! Glad this is helpful!

By: Heather Hurley

Heather Hurley — Sun, 31 May 2009 15:56:49 +0000

Kim you rock! This is such a fabulous idea. Keep them coming.