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Chris Vollum

The Day my Voice Disappeared

The following is inspired by Brené Brown’s work on the subject of vulnerability. After many months and even years contemplating whether I…

Oct 19, 2019

Oct 19, 2019

Chris Vollum

2017/18; That’s a wrap

And so ends another school year of “Social Media Fitness.” As Frank Sinatra once sang, “It’s Been a Very Good Year.” But a very good year…

Jun 24, 2018

2017/18; That’s a wrap

Jun 24, 2018

Chris Vollum

When Fear Replaces Hope

I had a conversation recently with a parent that attended an evening presentation of Social Media Fitness. Her grade 8 son, a competitive…

Apr 24, 2018

Apr 24, 2018

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Conversations with a Principal

I had the opportunity recently to chat with Chris Moore, principal at Indian Creek Rd. Public School in the Lambton Kent District School…

May 26, 2017

Conversations with a Principal

May 26, 2017

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A Word on Scheduling Your Content

I had the distinct privilege recently of speaking at the OPSBA’s annual Public Education Symposium 2017 in Toronto. I also participated in…

Jan 21, 2017

A Word on Scheduling Your Content

Jan 21, 2017

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The Case for Proficiency

Full disclaimer; I am the parent of two kids, aged 18 and 23. They both grew up with and use social media, daily. So, I get to write what…

Dec 31, 2016

The Case for Proficiency

Dec 31, 2016

Chris Vollum

Off the grid, and back again

Back in May I began reading about the numerous tangible and intangible benefits of disconnecting. In other words, completely leaving the…

Aug 18, 2016

Off the grid, and back again

Aug 18, 2016

Chris Vollum

It’s Been a Very Good Year

In the words of Frank Sinatra, my 2015/16 “Was a Very Good Year.” To clarify, working with students, administrators, parents, teachers and…

Jun 24, 2016

It’s Been a Very Good Year

Jun 24, 2016

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Me and My Apple Watch

It’s important to me that if I’m engaged in conversation with another person, or watching a presentation, demonstration or sights and…

Jun 18, 2016

Me and My Apple Watch

Jun 18, 2016

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Name the Villain; App or User

I recently watched a 90-minute video delivered at a school District’s parent night titled “The Impact of Social Media on our Schools and…

May 11, 2016

Name the Villain; App or User

May 11, 2016

Chris Vollum

Chris Vollum

"Students begin to consider their Social Media only when they've lost an opportunity because of it." ~Gr 11 elite-level student-athlete~

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