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Sending Healthy and Happy Signals to the Brain with Your Digits is the Real Digital
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Sending Healthy and Happy Signals to the Brain with Your Digits is the Real Digital

HomeLearners Network, Parents/Guardians, Who We Are

Sending Healthy and Happy Signals to the Brain with Your Digits is the Real Digital

Preet Jaswal2024-09-20T04:18:09-07:00September 14th, 2022|HomeLearners Network, Parents/Guardians, Who We Are|

Meet HomeLearnersNetwork Guide, Amber Santos! Muralist, musician, dancer, hockey mama and amateur surfer, Amber is a person of many talents. She identified as an artist at an early age, and explores art in all its forms with a focus on visual arts. Having spent over 20 years as a professional artist and over 12 years teaching art with SelfDesign Learning Community (SDLC), she’s grateful she can create safe spaces for kids to express themselves and connect with others as a Guide for HomeLearners Network.

The many faces of SelfDesign’s educators
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The many faces of SelfDesign’s educators

Our Approach

The many faces of SelfDesign’s educators

Preet Jaswal2024-09-09T13:50:40-07:00September 7th, 2022|Our Approach|

All of our BC certified educators advise, guide, mentor and support learners and families through the learning process, but their titles vary. Here is a quick guide to the different kinds of educators our learners and families may work with at SelfDesign.

Diving into SelfDesign philosophy: Part 2 – Being curious
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Diving into SelfDesign philosophy: Part 2 – Being curious

Our Philosophy, Our Approach

Diving into SelfDesign philosophy: Part 2 – Being curious

Preet Jaswal2024-09-05T09:58:30-07:00August 31st, 2022|Our Philosophy, Our Approach|

Being actively curious about others is key in creating relationship. In this second article in our series about SelfDesign philosophy, we delve into what “being curious” means and how asking questions challenges our assumptions, leads to learning, and helps us develop the wisdom that comes from honouring multiple views even if we may not agree with them.

Interest-based learning set this learner on his career path
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Interest-based learning set this learner on his career path

Learner Stories

Interest-based learning set this learner on his career path

Preet Jaswal2022-11-22T15:44:14-08:00August 24th, 2022|Learner Stories|

Gabe, an aspiring graphic designer and typographer and a member of our Class of 2022, is starting college this fall to continue his studies in graphic design and interactive media.

Faces of SelfDesign: Insights from Lori Bender, SelfDesign Home Learning coordinator, Subscriptions steward, and our MineCraft group server administrator
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Faces of SelfDesign: Insights from Lori Bender, SelfDesign Home Learning coordinator, Subscriptions steward, and our MineCraft group server administrator

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Faces of SelfDesign: Insights from Lori Bender, SelfDesign Home Learning coordinator, Subscriptions steward, and our MineCraft group server administrator

Preet Jaswal2024-08-02T10:10:55-07:00August 17th, 2022|Featured-SDHL, Who We Are|

Lori draws on years of behind-the-scenes experience administering and supporting SelfDesign offerings to share her insights and tips on how families can make the most of their SelfDesign learning experience

Diving into SelfDesign philosophy: Part 1– Being present in today’s world
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Diving into SelfDesign philosophy: Part 1– Being present in today’s world

Our Philosophy, Our Approach

Diving into SelfDesign philosophy: Part 1– Being present in today’s world

Preet Jaswal2024-09-05T09:58:30-07:00August 10th, 2022|Our Philosophy, Our Approach|

Awareness of past, present and future is vital in daily life. In this first article in our series about SelfDesign philosophy, we delve into what “being present” means and how improving our conscious awareness of the present can help us in our relationships, including with our children and with learners.

Top 5 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Art
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Top 5 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Art

HomeLearners Network, Parents/Guardians, Our Approach

Top 5 Creative Ways to Recycle Your Art

Preet Jaswal2024-09-20T04:18:09-07:00August 3rd, 2022|HomeLearners Network, Parents/Guardians, Our Approach|

As your kids continue growing - along with their love of creating - so can the stockpile of art filling your home. Understandably, artists of all ages can feel attached to their creations, and getting rid of art can be difficult. Instead of throwing away old masterpieces, HLN Guide Amber Santos shares a few fantastic ideas for recycling art while honouring artistic hard work and keeping the creative spark alive!

Diving into SelfDesign Philosophy: A seven-part series
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Diving into SelfDesign Philosophy: A seven-part series

Our Philosophy, Our Approach

Diving into SelfDesign Philosophy: A seven-part series

Preet Jaswal2024-09-05T09:58:30-07:00July 27th, 2022|Our Philosophy, Our Approach|

We’re launching a series about SelfDesign’s philosophy. Join us here on the blog over the coming learning year to explore the elements that make up our philosophy, can help us create a ‘way of being’, and can also assist in how we can choose to parent.

This Guide Weaves Fun and Connection into At Home Activities for Your Kids
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This Guide Weaves Fun and Connection into At Home Activities for Your Kids

HomeLearners Network, Parents/Guardians, Our Approach

This Guide Weaves Fun and Connection into At Home Activities for Your Kids

Preet Jaswal2024-09-20T04:18:09-07:00July 20th, 2022|HomeLearners Network, Parents/Guardians, Our Approach|

Say hello to Tanya! She’s not only a HomeLearners Network Guide, she’s been an educator for 26 years! She enjoys being a Guide at HomeLearners Network because it’s such an inclusive, supportive and imaginative space for children and youth to discover their passions and connect. Tanya started her journey as an educator in the Cowichan Valley School District as a classroom and learning support teacher. She’s also run her own tutoring business and has worked with SelfDesign Learning Foundation since 2009.

Support, community, inspiration: Why educators choose SelfDesign
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Support, community, inspiration: Why educators choose SelfDesign

Our Approach

Support, community, inspiration: Why educators choose SelfDesign

Preet Jaswal2022-07-14T09:27:17-07:00July 14th, 2022|Our Approach|

Year after year, our supportive, inclusive community and our supportive, relationship-based, learner-centred approach attract and inspire our educators.