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Learning to code, Coding to Learn (with Scratch and Makecode)
Many teachers organized exciting “Hour of Code” explorations for their students in December 2019. How might you turn the “hour of code” into “the year of learning” for your students? How can learning to code support the development of mathematical processes? How do students learn through the act of coding? If you’re interested in learning …
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Implementing Indigenous Education in Social Studies and History – Part 2
As a response to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, the Ministry of Education has introduced phase one of mandatory Indigenous curriculum enhancements in grades 4-6, and history in grades 7, 8 and 10. This workshop is designed to support educators on how to effectively embed First Nations, Métis and Inuit histories and traditions …
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Implementing Indigenous Education in Social Studies and History – Part 1
As a response to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action, the Ministry of Education has introduced phase one of mandatory Indigenous curriculum enhancements in grades 4-6, and history in grades 7, 8 and 10. This workshop is designed to support educators on how to effectively embed First Nations, Métis and Inuit histories and traditions …
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Enhancing the Writing Process Through Technology
Enhance your writing workshop through the integration of technology. Gain new insights into supporting students through the stages of the writing process. A focus on some basic iPad features, Google Suite tools, and the Book Creator app and website, will equip teachers with strategies for assessment, feedback and differentiation for students from late Primary to …
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Problem Based Learning: How to solve real world issues in today’s classroom – Part 1
In this session, teachers will gain an understanding of how to facilitate problem based learning in their classrooms at any grade level. Discover how to engage students in addressing a relevant social or environmental issue while meeting curriculum expectations in multiple strands. Teachers will learn how to develop an effective research question, create an action …