Ellen Bees
@ellenbees.bsky.social
Teacher, learner, parent, bookworm.
Living in Winnipeg on Treaty One Territory.
She/her.
https://teacherbees.ca/
Living in Winnipeg on Treaty One Territory.
She/her.
https://teacherbees.ca/
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This Is Just To Say
I have thwarted
the LLM
that was in
your algorithm
with which
you were probably
planning
world domination
Forgive me
it was delicious
so banal
and so stupid
I have thwarted
the LLM
that was in
your algorithm
with which
you were probably
planning
world domination
Forgive me
it was delicious
so banal
and so stupid
November 20, 2025 at 11:55 PM
This Is Just To Say
I have thwarted
the LLM
that was in
your algorithm
with which
you were probably
planning
world domination
Forgive me
it was delicious
so banal
and so stupid
I have thwarted
the LLM
that was in
your algorithm
with which
you were probably
planning
world domination
Forgive me
it was delicious
so banal
and so stupid
This term I collaborated with another teacher to make this middle school unit about generative AI, how it works and how it is impacting us, the environment and society, with the aim to help students make more informed decisions. Feel free to share!
www.canva.com/design/DAGyC...
www.canva.com/design/DAGyC...
Understanding AI
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November 15, 2025 at 2:53 PM
This term I collaborated with another teacher to make this middle school unit about generative AI, how it works and how it is impacting us, the environment and society, with the aim to help students make more informed decisions. Feel free to share!
www.canva.com/design/DAGyC...
www.canva.com/design/DAGyC...
This term, we learned about AI and its impacts. We learned about data centres and how in communities elsewhere they are putting stress on the energy grid and water supplies.
Looks like that lesson is becoming increasingly relevant here.
www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
Looks like that lesson is becoming increasingly relevant here.
www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
’Intangible assets’ of big data come with costs thanks to ever-expanding energy, water needs
Premier Wab Kinew has been dropping hints the province could soon look to position itself as a leader in what some commentators are calling the “fourth industrial revolution.” Speaking on a politics a...
www.winnipegfreepress.com
November 15, 2025 at 1:10 PM
This term, we learned about AI and its impacts. We learned about data centres and how in communities elsewhere they are putting stress on the energy grid and water supplies.
Looks like that lesson is becoming increasingly relevant here.
www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
Looks like that lesson is becoming increasingly relevant here.
www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews...
This term, my students and I focused on thinking more critically about generative AI, how it works and its consequences for the environment, communities, artists, our mental health and our thinking.
I’m assessing their thinking in a summative assignment and I’m appreciating how thoughtful they are.
I’m assessing their thinking in a summative assignment and I’m appreciating how thoughtful they are.
November 9, 2025 at 3:15 PM
This term, my students and I focused on thinking more critically about generative AI, how it works and its consequences for the environment, communities, artists, our mental health and our thinking.
I’m assessing their thinking in a summative assignment and I’m appreciating how thoughtful they are.
I’m assessing their thinking in a summative assignment and I’m appreciating how thoughtful they are.
Happy November 1st everyone!
November 1, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Happy November 1st everyone!
Today at MTS PD Day, I presented about online media literacy in the social studies context.
Here is some of what I covered, including how to teach about misinformation, lateral reading, and evaluating sources.
teacherbees.ca/online-media...
Here is some of what I covered, including how to teach about misinformation, lateral reading, and evaluating sources.
teacherbees.ca/online-media...
Online Media Literacy and Social Studies
Online media literacy is vital to help students assess the reliability of online information and think critically about what they see online. Being able to identify misinformation, fact check informat...
teacherbees.ca
October 24, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Today at MTS PD Day, I presented about online media literacy in the social studies context.
Here is some of what I covered, including how to teach about misinformation, lateral reading, and evaluating sources.
teacherbees.ca/online-media...
Here is some of what I covered, including how to teach about misinformation, lateral reading, and evaluating sources.
teacherbees.ca/online-media...
Sharing a highlight from MTS PD Day, where I learned about the Canadian Pride Historical Society.
This team of volunteers is researching the history of Pride in communities across Canada. The website includes lesson plans and their YouTube channel has lots of educational videos.
cphs.ca
This team of volunteers is researching the history of Pride in communities across Canada. The website includes lesson plans and their YouTube channel has lots of educational videos.
cphs.ca
Canadian Pride Historical Society
cphs.ca
October 24, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Sharing a highlight from MTS PD Day, where I learned about the Canadian Pride Historical Society.
This team of volunteers is researching the history of Pride in communities across Canada. The website includes lesson plans and their YouTube channel has lots of educational videos.
cphs.ca
This team of volunteers is researching the history of Pride in communities across Canada. The website includes lesson plans and their YouTube channel has lots of educational videos.
cphs.ca
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Teachers, if you can check off any of the boxes below (!) then you should clear your calendar for Friday (Oct. 24).
@winnipegfreepress.com media literacy teachers are unveiling the beta version of our free K-12 #mbed platform at MTS PD Day!
@winnipegfreepress.com media literacy teachers are unveiling the beta version of our free K-12 #mbed platform at MTS PD Day!
October 19, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Teachers, if you can check off any of the boxes below (!) then you should clear your calendar for Friday (Oct. 24).
@winnipegfreepress.com media literacy teachers are unveiling the beta version of our free K-12 #mbed platform at MTS PD Day!
@winnipegfreepress.com media literacy teachers are unveiling the beta version of our free K-12 #mbed platform at MTS PD Day!
I'm in the process of developing a unit about Generative AI to help students develop a more critical understanding about it. It's going well so far!
I found an article that perfectly rounds out my lesson about AI and bias and I'm quite pleased.
www.snexplores.org/article/ai-i...
I found an article that perfectly rounds out my lesson about AI and bias and I'm quite pleased.
www.snexplores.org/article/ai-i...
AI image generators tend to exaggerate stereotypes
The racism, sexism, ableism and other biases common in bot-made images may lead to harm and discrimination in the real world.
www.snexplores.org
August 23, 2025 at 1:16 PM
I'm in the process of developing a unit about Generative AI to help students develop a more critical understanding about it. It's going well so far!
I found an article that perfectly rounds out my lesson about AI and bias and I'm quite pleased.
www.snexplores.org/article/ai-i...
I found an article that perfectly rounds out my lesson about AI and bias and I'm quite pleased.
www.snexplores.org/article/ai-i...
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One of the most common arguments you hear from fans of generative ‘AI’ is that it’s not plagiarizing people’s work, it’s just learning like a human learns. So I’m going to break down why that’s just not true, and why it can never be true, with the existing systems. 1/
February 26, 2025 at 6:58 PM
One of the most common arguments you hear from fans of generative ‘AI’ is that it’s not plagiarizing people’s work, it’s just learning like a human learns. So I’m going to break down why that’s just not true, and why it can never be true, with the existing systems. 1/
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“I’m extremely concerned that reliance on AI will hinder those who need the most support, ultimately putting a Band-Aid over their education rather than addressing the root issues.”
Let’s discuss: how do you use AI so students don’t miss skill acquisition?
www.edutopia.org/article/bann...
Let’s discuss: how do you use AI so students don’t miss skill acquisition?
www.edutopia.org/article/bann...
August 3, 2025 at 12:43 PM
“I’m extremely concerned that reliance on AI will hinder those who need the most support, ultimately putting a Band-Aid over their education rather than addressing the root issues.”
Let’s discuss: how do you use AI so students don’t miss skill acquisition?
www.edutopia.org/article/bann...
Let’s discuss: how do you use AI so students don’t miss skill acquisition?
www.edutopia.org/article/bann...
This spring, I used parts of We Are Not Free, by Traci Chee, as a read aloud for our human rights literature circle. Learning about Japanese incarceration camps and making connections to current events is chilling, but important.
July 5, 2025 at 1:26 PM
This spring, I used parts of We Are Not Free, by Traci Chee, as a read aloud for our human rights literature circle. Learning about Japanese incarceration camps and making connections to current events is chilling, but important.
Check out the Free Press Kid's Book Club! A great list of books, a book giveaway contest and the chance for kids to publish book reviews!
www.winnipegfreepress.com/kids-book-club?
www.winnipegfreepress.com/kids-book-club?
Free Press Kid’s Book Club – Winnipeg Free Press
Breaking News, Sports, Manitoba, Canada
www.winnipegfreepress.com
June 22, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Check out the Free Press Kid's Book Club! A great list of books, a book giveaway contest and the chance for kids to publish book reviews!
www.winnipegfreepress.com/kids-book-club?
www.winnipegfreepress.com/kids-book-club?
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25 Middle Grade Titles for Pride Month and Beyond
25 Middle Grade Titles for Pride Month and Beyond
This diverse list of titles includes prose novels, novels in verse, and graphic novels. It has solid middle grade books as well as selections more suited for upper middle grade or younger YA tastes.
www.slj.com
June 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
25 Middle Grade Titles for Pride Month and Beyond
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Applies to his and hers.
May 17, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Applies to his and hers.
I present to you one of Eurovision’s top entries this year, an entire song about saunas.
youtu.be/WK3HOMhAeQY?...
youtu.be/WK3HOMhAeQY?...
KAJ - Bara Bada Bastu | Sweden 🇸🇪 | Official Music Video | #Eurovision2025
YouTube video by Eurovision Song Contest
youtu.be
May 17, 2025 at 2:00 PM
I present to you one of Eurovision’s top entries this year, an entire song about saunas.
youtu.be/WK3HOMhAeQY?...
youtu.be/WK3HOMhAeQY?...
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To fellow @mbteachers.bsky.social, I would like to kindly endorse Lindsay Brown for Vice President of the Manitoba Teachers' Society. I have full confidence in their capacity to lead much needed change in precarious times.
www.brownforpx.com?fbclid=IwY2x...
www.brownforpx.com?fbclid=IwY2x...
Home | Brown for PX
My name is Lindsay Brown and I'm running for the MTA PX in 2025 - welcome to my website!
www.brownforpx.com
May 11, 2025 at 12:22 AM
To fellow @mbteachers.bsky.social, I would like to kindly endorse Lindsay Brown for Vice President of the Manitoba Teachers' Society. I have full confidence in their capacity to lead much needed change in precarious times.
www.brownforpx.com?fbclid=IwY2x...
www.brownforpx.com?fbclid=IwY2x...
I enjoy that the legend on the Science Rendezvous map at the U of M comes with this warning.
May 10, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I enjoy that the legend on the Science Rendezvous map at the U of M comes with this warning.
Today is Red Dress Day. With my grade seven classes, we'll be reading an article from Niigaan Sinclair about MMIWG2S+ and the need for action, plus talking about the Calls for Justice.
#RedDressDay
teacherbees.ca/books-for-re...
#RedDressDay
teacherbees.ca/books-for-re...
Books for Red Dress Day
May 5th is Red Dress Day, a day that brings awareness to the issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls and Two-Spirit People. In Canada, Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people are m...
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May 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Today is Red Dress Day. With my grade seven classes, we'll be reading an article from Niigaan Sinclair about MMIWG2S+ and the need for action, plus talking about the Calls for Justice.
#RedDressDay
teacherbees.ca/books-for-re...
#RedDressDay
teacherbees.ca/books-for-re...
I took students on a field trip to the library today and it was fun showing them all that the library has to offer. Books! Magazines! Board games! Video games! Teen paint nights and other programming!
It has everything!
It has everything!
May 1, 2025 at 10:13 PM
I took students on a field trip to the library today and it was fun showing them all that the library has to offer. Books! Magazines! Board games! Video games! Teen paint nights and other programming!
It has everything!
It has everything!
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This, from Nathan Martindale, is really meeting the moment
May 1, 2025 at 12:23 PM
This, from Nathan Martindale, is really meeting the moment
Bill 43 represents a victory for all - Glad to see my union president speaking out about this.
www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/anal...
www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/anal...
Opinion: Bill 43 represents a victory for all
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May 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Bill 43 represents a victory for all - Glad to see my union president speaking out about this.
www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/anal...
www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/anal...
Wonder how much of a nail biter my local riding results will be tonight.
April 29, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Wonder how much of a nail biter my local riding results will be tonight.
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April 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM