Johnston Heights Synergy Project

Since our last meeting, Michael Mayer and Cameron Blandy came from City of Surrey GIS section to teach the Geography 11/12 students how to use the Esri Canada ArcGIS mapping software. ArcGIS is, according to Michael, the most sophisticated open source software that one can use without knowing how to code, and he said that codeless GIS is the way the industry is moving. It was great that our senior students were able to use this cutting edge technology to identify and document important community services for our junior students. Students created test maps and apps using their research about the Surrey Johnston Heights neighbourhood. They could not collaborate on the app, but will create it bit by bit with Sarah's account by the end of next week. We also finally received all of our equipment last week. Sarah, our Geo 11/12 teacher has started playing around with the Go Pro cameras and will try to do something with her students next week. If not, as it is close to winter ...

“ What aspects of Digital Citizenship have we incorporated or will incorporate into our project?” Geography 11/12 Our Geography class has been working with ARC GIS software to research and collate the local community places that our grade 8’s will be exploring in the new year as they pick up the project from the senior students. Sarah Mcskimming has been working with her class in learning this new software. While working with it she has been teaching them about different aspects of digital citizenship. The class has explored digital communication and learned about how to communicate messages effectively in a digital environment. Because it will be their work that mentors the grade 8 students and not the students themselves, the information they present must be clear and easy to follow. The students have also been increasing their digital literacy by learning how to use the ARC GIS software. Coupled with this learning, Sarah has discussed digital etiquette and responsibility ...

Welcome to our blog!  Our team is made up of 4 key members: Ryan Liang - Community Service as Action Coordinator/teacher Sarah Mcskimming - Personal Project Coordinator/Geography teacher Daniela Cauduro - Interdisciplinary Coordinator/Teacher-Librarian PJ Lavoie - Middle Years Program IB Coordinator/teacher Johnston Heights Secondary is a large school of about 1400 students located in Surrey, British Columbia. Our student population is very diverse which enables us to enjoy a very rich learning environment. We have recently been authorized as an IB school and as a result, we are the largest school with a Middle Years IB Program in the BC. T he IB program believes in action and service as integral parts of the program. (IBO, 2017) This project will enable students to take action by applying their learning in making a positive impact on the lives of people in the Johnston Heights community. Here is a bit of information about our Synergy Project.... Project Focus: John...