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Mental math in the new curriculum: What, how, and why
Are you wondering how to teach mental math? This session will investigate how to use number talks in your classroom to address mental math expectations. Whether you are new to number talks or have been using them regularly in your practice, we will provide practical tips that any teacher can use. Marc Husband Marc …
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In Conversation With…Leanne Oliver and Trish Maecker
Our expert facilitator Joanne Myers will explore and celebrate phenomenal teaching and learning with outstanding teachers Leanne Oliver & Trish Maecker. Leanne Oliver currently serves as a classroom math teacher and Curriculum Chair of Mathematics at All Saints Catholic Secondary School in the Durham Catholic District School Board. As a co-creator of UP (Ultimate Potential) …
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Inquiry-based learning with practical lessons using GIS in the geography indoor and outdoor classroom
This webinar will explore various lessons for the Grade 9, 11 and 12 geography curriculum and classroom. Topics will include food waste and litterless campaigns, neighbourhood thematic land use, climate change walks and Indigenous communities and water issues. Participants will come away with ready-to-teach lessons and assignments for the balance of semester two. Zoom …
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Building Nature Connections: How to Organize an Eco-Fair at your School
In this webinar, participants will learn about the steps in the journey of a student-focused and inquiry-led eco-fair project. Come explore ways to engage your students from an ecological and environmental perspective in the creation of student inquiry projects. The workshop will take a hands-on, inquiry model-based approach and participants will take on the role …
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Equity Essentials
Engaging students in issues of equity and inclusivity can be a life-changing experience – particularly when it engages the mind and the heart and inspires action to create positive change. This workshop will provide a framework approach to equity education that can be applied to any grade and/or subject. Using resources that are readily available …