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OTF Connects May 31 : Digging Deep to Make Math Moments that Matter
What makes a memorable math moment? Is it a real world task? Is it relevant to your students? Is it media-rich or delivered in 3 acts? We believe it is much more than that. Join facilitators Kyle Pearce and Jon Orr as they tear apart another math lesson to uncover a 3-part framework for lesson planning …
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OTF Connects May 30 : Gwaayaksichiweyan – Making Things Right
This webinar supports teachers with the implementation of the revised Social Studies and History curriculum. In response to the Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, it is now mandatory for students to be learning about the histories, perspectives and contributions of Indigenous Peoples in what is now Canada. In this session, participants …
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OTF Connects May 29 : Introduction to Mindfulness and Resiliency for the Education Sector
This is an experiential workshop providing teachers with an Introduction to Mindfulness: what it is, the brain science behind it, and how it might help us develop strategies to stay resilient in these challenging times. Studies show that how we take care of ourselves through times of stress accurately depicts how well we can respond …
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OTF Connects May 23 : And the Winner Is_Using Math Games in the Classroom
It is not very often we hear, “I love math” in school but that is the response educators are looking for. Math should be a place of wonder and excitement. Students should want to see connections, patterns and get excited about numbers. This session takes a look at how we, as teachers, can harness the …
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OTF Connects May 23 : Unlocking the Power of Student Voice and Choice
Allowing students to have voice and choice is often talked about as good pedagogical practice, however, it can be difficult to implement in the classroom. In this session for educators of grades 4-12, Andrew and Jamie will talk about how the creation and use of student videos, photos, social media, and other various texts allows …