Kevin Brookhouser, Google Certified
Kevin Brookhouser is a Google Apps Certified Trainer and a Google Certified Teacher based in Monterey, California. He spoke to our faculty about inspiring students using the thoughtful integration of technology and project-based learning. Kevin’s presentation was based on his new book, The 20time Project: How Education Can Launch Google’s Formula for Future-Ready Innovation.
Kevin’s premise is that teachers who offer 20% of their time to work on a project of their choice will inspire innovation, creativity, motivation and divergent critical thinking. Through these projects students have the opportunity to solve big-world problems. They are encouraged to experiment and learn through setbacks, forcing them to change their mindset about learning in general. Kevin calls these mistakes ‘epic fails’.
Teachers were encouraged to shift their mindset on how they approach their classes. Instead of being the expert of their domains, teachers meet the students within the learning process while still scaffolding the learning of curriculum and aiding in achieving overall student success.
Kevin sparked our excitement through his knowledge and his humour. The overall feedback from faculty was very positive.
Joanne Belch
Director of Academics, Junior School
Director of Academics, Junior School
Land Acknowledgment
The Country Day School wishes to recognize and acknowledge the land on which the school operates. Our nearest Indigenous Nations are now the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and the Chippewas of Georgina Island. The Dish with One Spoon Wampum covenant is often cited as an example of the shared responsibility for caring for these lands among the Huron-Wendat, Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee peoples who would call these their traditional territories. CDS respects the relationship with these lands and recognizes that our connection to this land can be strengthened by our continued relationship with all First Nations, by acknowledging our shared responsibility to respect and care for the land and waters for future generations.
School Information
13415 Dufferin Street King, Ontario L7B 1K5
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
(905) 833-1220
communications@cds.on.ca
admissions@cds.on.ca
Founded in 1972, The Country Day School is a co-educational private school offering programs in JK-12 and located on 100 acres north of Toronto in King.
