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OTF Connects: March 26 – Empowering Students Through Sense Making in Math
How often do teachers ask their students if what they are doing or thinking in math classrooms “makes sense”? The ability to determine if something makes sense in math is a way of thinking that underpins all mathematical success. In this session, we will explore practical strategies that develop this thinking capacity so that students …
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OTF Connects: March 21 – The Power of Relationships in Early Learning
Building relationships and supporting self-regulation are woven through the entire new kindergarten program document. Research shows that relationships and the emotional component of learning is powerful. The power of our relationships is also linked to the richness of our assessment and knowing our children deeply, both as learners and as people. There are also many ways that …
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Problem Based Learning: How to solve real world issues in today’s classroom – Part 2
In this second session, teachers will continue to build their capacity to facilitate problem based learning in their classrooms and engage students in addressing a relevant social or environmental issue. This session focuses on how to build in cross curricular tasks while meeting curriculum expectations in multiple strands. This webinar is relevant to teachers of all grades and …
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OTF Connects: March 1 – Using Developmental Continua to Deepen Mathematical Learning
This session will help you meet your students within their zone of proximal development to move their learning forward using specific practices and strategies. Participants explore how to: Notice and name mathematical learning in play Use more than one developmental continuum to place students on a trajectory and support learning within a student’s zone of …
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A Kids’ Guide to Canada
A Kids’ Guide to Canada project is a national teacher-led initiative which has been organized by elementary teachers across Canada to provide rich and meaningful educational activities for K-8 students marking Canada150th+. All K-8 students are invited to help create Canada’s first ever multi-lingual, multi-cultural interactive guide to Canada made by kids and for kids, …