Publications & Presentations
Publications
Thompson, Kirsten. (2021). "The Inequity of Remote Learning", Education and Technology: Manitoba Teachers and Social Issues. Ch. 1, pg 9-14. Thompson, Kirsten. (2021). "Challenges in Developing Student Digital Literacy Skills", Education and Technology: Manitoba Teachers and Social Issues. Ch. 11, pg 80-85. Thompson, Kirsten. (2020). "Principals on Social Media: Why Should You Get Online?", CAP Journal: The Canadian Resource for School Based Leadership. Fall 2020. Thompson, Kirsten. (2016). "Blogging in the Classroom: Knocking Down Walls and Expanding Opportunities", Education and Technology: Manitoba Action & Reflection. Ch. 8, pg 78-84. Thompson, Kirsten. (2016). "Digital Literacy and the ICT Curriculum", BU Journal of Graduate Studies in Education. 8.1, pg 10-13 Landen, Kirsten. (2013). "Teaching in a Fishbowl: What Can Happen When Teachers Are Online", Manitoba Association for Computing Educators. 31.2, pg 16-23. Landen, Kirsten. (2012). "Becoming A Connected Teacher", Manitoba Association for Computing Educators. 30.2, pg 14-15. Publication Contributions Matthews, M., Rice, F., & Quan, T. Buying Into Learning Outcomes: Educational Technology Procurement Policy and Practice in Canada. Information and Communications Technology Coucil, August 2021. Ivus, M., Quan, T., Snider, N., Uncharted Waters: A World-class Canadian E-learning Paradigm, Information and Communications Technology Council, October 2021. *Steering Committee Member. Kotak A., Leblanc S., Martell T., & Snider N. (2021). "Manitoba and a Digital-First Future: The Implications of Connectivity for Equity and Education." Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC). Ottawa, Canada Media
Job, Raman. (2023). "AI In The Classroom: More to Love Than to Hate", The Manitoba Teacher. 102.1, pg 14-16. https://issuu.com/manitoba_teachers_society/docs/mbt_fall_2023_digital?fr=sZWY4NTY2NzUyMTE Thompson, Kirsten. (2022). "Microsoft for EDU, Digital Equity, & More! with Kirsten Thompson - HoET 207", House of Ed Tech Podcast. www.chrisnesi.com/microsoft-for-edu-digital-equity-more-with-kirsten-thompson-hoet207/ Job, Raman. (2022). "Apps for Your Professional Toolkit", The Manitoba Teacher. 100.1, pg 28. http://www.mbteach.org/pdfs/mbt/2022/Winter_22_MBT.pdf Thompson, Kirsten. (2020). "Hurley in the Morning - #TweetTheHalls", VoicEd Radio Canada. December 18. Thompson, Kirsten. (2020). "Episode 14 with Zoe Bettess, Matteo Di Muro and Kirsten Thompson discussing their Twitter Chat #mbedchat," Dial I.T. Up! Podcast Episode 14. https://anchor.fm/manace-manitoba/episodes/Dial-IT-Up-Episode-14-with-Zoe-Bettess--Matteo-Di-Muro-and-Kirsten-Thompson-discussing-their-Twitter-chat-at-mbedchat-ekdkka Thompson, Kirsten. (2020). "The 'Tech Gap' and Covid-19", BU Cares Research Connection Podcast. https://www.brandonu.ca/bu-cares/podcasts/the-tech-gap-and-covid-19/ Thompson, Kirsten. (2020). "Refresh: Tech Kudos and Caution Replacing Teachers Not An Option," The Manitoba Teacher. 98.7, pg 24. http://www.mbteach.org/pdfs/mbt/2020/June_20_MBT.pdf Thompson, Kirsten. (2020). "Covid Check-In 3 Kirsten Thompson", The Shape of Education Podcast. https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/shapeofeducation/episodes/2020-04-06T07_02_16-07_00 Thompson, Kirsten. (2020). "Episode 11 ManACE Covid 19 Discussion", Dial I.T. Up! Podcast Episode 11. https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/dial-i-t-up/id1490368027#episodeGuid=58f4933f-22d9-4833-9a7f-82cdd15a246a Thompson, Kirsten. (2020). "Extended school suspension expected", CTV News Winnipeg. https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1930222&jwsource=twi Job, Raman. (2020). "Epic Teacher Lip Dub" Teaching Continues - The Manitoba Teachers' Society. http://www.mbteach.org/mtscms/2020/03/24/teaching-continues/ Thompson, Kirsten. (2020). "Episode 9 Kirsten Thompson", Dial I.T. Up! Podcast Episode 9. https://anchor.fm/manace-manitoba/episodes/Dial-I-T--Up-Episode-9-Kirsten-Thompson-eai5da Job, Raman. (2020). "Refresh: Fresh Reads for the New Year", The Manitoba Teacher. 98.4, pg 22. http://www.mbteach.org/pdfs/mbt/2020/JanFeb_20_MBT.pdf Thompson, Kirsten. (2019). "Educational Technology", I Do It For The Money... Said No Teacher Ever! Podcast Episode 1. |
Public Presentations *UPCOMING* Thompson, K. (2024). "AI in the Classroom". Sunrise School Division. March 15, Online. Thompson, K. (2024). "AI in Education". Manitoba Association of School Business Officials (MASBO) NW Regional Meeting. April 11. Russell. Thompson, K. (2024). KEYNOTE. Riding the Wave Conference. May 9-10. Gimli, MB. Thompson, K. (2024). KEYNOTE. LIFT. October, Brandon, MB. _______________________________________________________________ Thompson, K. (2024). "5 Ways AI Can Boost Your Business". Portage la Prairie and District Chamber of Commerce. February 28. Portage la Prairie, MB. Thompson, K. (2024). 20th Annual BYTE Conference. February 16. Portage la Prairie. - What is Generative AI and What Do Educators Need to Know - Practical Uses of AI - Where Do I Go For... Thompson, K. (2024). "AI in the Classroom". Brandon University Faculty of Education. February 2. Brandon University. [Two sessions] Thompson, K. (2024). "AI in the Classroom". Sunrise School Division. January 26, Online. Thompson, K. (2024). "AI in the Classroom". Sunrise School Division. January 26, Online. Thompson, K. (2023). "AI in the Classroom". Parkwest School Division. December 1, Online. Thompson, K. (2023). "AI in the Classroom". Louis Riel School Division. November 24, Online. Thompson, K. (2023). "AI in the Classroom". Vincent Massey Teacher Team - Pembina Trails School Division. November 24, Online. Thompson, K. (2023). "AI in the Classroom". Sunrise School Division Program Leaders. November 17, Beasejeur, MB. Thompson, K. (2023). "Enhancing and Supporting Your Work with AI". Manitoba Teachers' Society, Winnipeg, MB. - November 3, Professional Development Chair Fall Training - November 21, SAGE Council Thompson, K. (2023). "Why I Replaced Myself With a Machine". Cyber Summit. November 8-10, Banff, AB. Thompson, K. (2023). "The Role of AI in Education". Council of School Leaders (COSL). October 20, Online. Thompson, K. (2023). "The Role of AI in Education". Convergence. October 11-13, Calgary, AB. Thompson, K. (2023). "AI in the Classroom". Pembina Trails School Division Admin Team. September 21, Online. Thompson, K. (2023). "Microsoft Learning Tools". Riding the Wave Conference. May 11-12. Gimli, MB. Thompson, K. (2023). "What You Don't Know About Canva, But Should". Manitoba Chamber of Commerce Executive Meeting. May 4. Winnipeg. Thompson, K. (2023). "30 Tech Tips to Try This Year". Manitoba Association of School Business Officials (MASBO) NW Regional Meeting. April 13. Russell. Thompson, K. (2023). Teach and Learn in a Digital World: Here and Now 2023. March 26. University of Regina. - "Don't Get Ticked, It's Just TikTok" - "The Slippery Slope Between Technology as Novelty & Technology as Critically Integrated Tools in Teaching & Learning" Thompson, K. (2023). The Role of ChatGPT and AI Tools in the Modern Classroom. Panel Discussion: Manitoba School Libraries Association. March 22. Hybrid event. Thompson, K. (2023). 19th Annual BYTE Conference. February 17. Portage la Prairie. - "30 Tech Tips to Try This Year" - "Don't Get Ticked, It's Just TikTok" - "Intro to Office 365" Thompson, K. (2023). "Social Media for Educators". Brandon University Faculty of Education. February 3. Brandon University. [Two sessions] Thompson, K. (2022). 18th Annual BYTE Conference. February 18. Google Meet. - "Microsoft Learning Tools" - "Social Media for Educators". Thompson, K. (2021). 17th Annual BYTE Conference. February 19. Google Meet. - "Making Tech Work For You" [*Two sessions] - "Blended Learning 101" [*Two sessions] Thompson, K. (2021). "Why I Replaced Myself With A Machine". Brandon University Faculty of Education. January 11. Brandon, Manitoba. Thompson, K. (2020). "Response to Covid-19". Making Waves. November 16. Teams LIVE Conference. Thompson, K. (2020). "Digital Equity in Manitoba". Digital Access Day - Internet Society. November 13. Online Forum. Thompson, K. (2020). "Digital Equity in MB". ManACE Technology Information Night (TIN). October 27. Online Forum. Thompson, K. (2020). "Accessibility Tech Tools for Clinicians". Parkland-area Clinicians Meeting. October 22. Dauphin, Manitoba _______________________________________________________________ *Cancelled Due to Covid-19 Pandemic* Thompson, K. (2020). "PowerPoint vs. Sway". Riding the Wave Conference. May 7-8. Gimli, Manitoba. [*Two sessions] Thompson, K. (2020). "Opening the Window: Improving Transparency Through Social Media". CONNECT ED Conference. April 28-May 1, Niagara, Ontario. _______________________________________________________________ Thompson, K. (2020). "Response to Covid-19". Making Waves. May 7. Teams LIVE Conference. Thompson, K. (2020).16th Annual BYTE Conference. February 21. Glenboro, Manitoba. - "Social Media for Educators" - "Our First Hour of Code". Thompson, K. (2020). "Why I Replaced Myself With a Machine". Brandon University Faculty of Education. January 15. Brandon, Manitoba. Thompson, K. (2019). "Social Media for Educators". Manitoba Teachers' Society Professional Development Day - Manitoba Association of Computing Educators (ManACE). October 25. Dauphin, Manitoba. Thompson, K. (2019). "Why I Replaced Myself With a Machine". Riding the Wave Conference. May 9-10. Gimli, Manitoba. [*Two sessions] Thompson, K. (2019). "Opening the Window: Improving Transparency Through Social Media". CONNECT ED Conference. April 30-May 4, Niagara, Ontario. Thompson, K. (2019). "Why I Replaced Myself With a Machine". 15th Annual BYTE Conference. February 22. Virden, Manitoba. [*Two sessions] Thompson, K. (2019). "Where Do We Go From Here". TRSD Admin Meeting. February 12. McCreary, Manitoba. Thompson, K. (2019). "Social Media for Educators". Brandon University Faculty of Education. February 6. Brandon, Manitoba. Thompson, K. (2018). "Opening the Window: Improving Transparency Through Social Media". Manitoba Teachers' Society Professional Development Day - Manitoba Association of Computing Educators (ManACE). October 19. Ste Rose, Manitoba. Thompson, K. (2018). "Social Media for Educators: Making it Work For You". Graduate Summative Seminar Public Presentation. February 22. Brandon, Manitoba. Thompson, K. (2018). "Making Maplewood Work For You". TRSD In-School PD. February 1. Glenella, Manitoba. Thompson, K. (2018). "Technology Implementation in the Classroom". Brandon University Faculty of Education. January 16. Brandon, Manitoba. Thompson, K. (2017). "Social Media for Educators: Making it Work For You". TRSD Summer Institute. August 29. McCreary, Manitoba. Thompson, K. (2017). "Social Media for Educators: Making it Work For You". TRSD In-School PD. February 27. Ste. Rose, Manitoba. Thompson, K. (2016). "Building Your Digital Literacy Tickle Trunk". 12th Annual BYTE K-12 Conference. February 26. Brandon, Manitoba. [*Two sessions] Thompson, K. (2014). "Blogging 101". MTS Awakening Possibilities Conference. April 17. Winnipeg, Manitoba. Thompson, K. (2014). "#EdTech in a First Year Teacher's Classroom". Brandon University Faculty of Education. January 28. Brandon, Manitoba. Landen, K. & Letkeman, T. (2013). 9th Annual BYTE K-12 Conference. February 22. Neepawa, Manitoba. - "Connecting, Reflecting & Creating: Why We Blog" [*Two sessions] - "Bits of BYTE: Blogging Top Ten". Landen, K. & Letkeman, T. (2013). "Our Blogiversary: How Blogging Has Helped Us Develop As Educators". ManACE Technology Information Night (TIN). February 21. Neepawa, Manitoba. Landen, K. & Letkeman, T. (2013). "Connecting, Reflecting & Creating: Why We Blog". Brandon University Professional Development Unit. January 15. Brandon, Manitoba. |