Online Gems for K-2

Join colleagues in this exploration of a number of free quality online resources and learn how they will help you cover a variety of Ontario curriculum expectations. Both primary and Special Education Resource Teachers will find many of the resources shared useful in their classrooms. Audience: K-2 Resources: Email Danuta: [email protected] follow Danuta on twitter: @dwtech Storyjumper …

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Primary Literacy Through Technology

In this webinar, K-1 teachers are exposed to a variety of technology tools that can effectively enhance their literacy program. Numerous online e-book resources are shared. Participants will explore the recently licensed Clicker 6 and discuss how it can support students both in Reading and Writing. Ideas for using Pixie, as well as some free …

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Technology in K-3 Literacy

Join us to learn about a variety of free technology tools that will enrich your literacy program. You will walk away with a number of practical ideas that can be implemented the very next day, even if you teach in a one computer classroom. Audience: K-3 Resources: Danuta’s presentation slides Ministry resources: Language Arts, Grades …

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Book Reports No More

This session presents educators with alternatives to book reports. Walk away with ideas on how to foster students’ creativity by engaging them in authentic literacy projects using online multimedia tools and Ministry licensed software.  Student samples are shared and all resources and samples are shared in the resource links below, allowing teachers to assign similar activities in their …

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Publishing with Technology

As part of the Media Literacy Strand students are expected “to create a variety of media texts for different purposes and audiences, using appropriate forms, conventions and techniques” (Ontario Language Curriculum 1-8, 2006). What technology tools are available to Ontario students and teachers to meet this expectation and to publish research results? What knowledge and …

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