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Métis Days of Significance
Métis Days of Significance Dive into the rich history, culture, and resilience of the Métis people with this engaging presentation created by the Métis Nation of Ontario’s K-12 Education Initiatives Team. Explore a carefully curated selection of Days of Significance that hold deep meaning for the Métis community, offering educators a meaningful way to incorporate …
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Teaching “Well” – Finding Your Path During Challenging Times – Part 2
The second part of this series continues a journey of discovery, as teachers find their path during challenging times. Participants revisit what they learned in part one, assessing what worked for them, and where they wish to focus their attention and energy. Teachers will also have the opportunity to learn additional tools and strategies for …
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Cultivating Community & Collaboration via Digital Media Literacy: A Project-based Approach to ENL1W
Presenters Alexandra (Xan) Woods [email protected] Blog: https://medium.com/the-reciprocal-teacher X handle: @xanwoods Amanda Potts [email protected] Blog: https://persistenceandpedagogy.com/ X handle: @ahpotts Summary The OTF Connects webinar entitled “Cultivating Community and Collaboration via Digital Media Literacy” was presented by Zan Woods and Amanda Potts. The session focused on integrating digital media literacy into the curriculum to enhance student …
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Culturally Relevant Pedagogy, intercultural understanding, and you
This workshop will explore who you are as an educator and how your identities influence your pedagogies and relationships with learners. Join expert teacher Karen Devonish-Mazzotta on a journey into Culturally Relevant and Responsive Pedagogy. Together, we will take a deep dive into Intercultural Awareness and Understanding and explore the important connections between the tenets of …
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Building integrated curriculum to support intermediate literacy and Language skills
Olivia Pellegrino will provide an overview of how to integrate the new grades 7 and 8 Language curriculum into cross-curricular teaching. Strategies will be provided for best practices in teaching literacy, including reading and writing, across subject areas with a focus on Math and Science. Olivia is a Special Education teacher and educational researcher …