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Rethinking Literacy Instruction in our Digital World
Literacy has always been defined by technology. And as we reflect on what it means to be literate today, and consider the value and complexity of teaching and learning in digital spaces, how are we transforming literacy instruction to meet the needs of today’s learner? This webinar is designed to provide an introduction to New …
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Plotting an Engaging Lesson in Math Through Coding-Coordinate Systems
Plotting in math can be as engaging as it is when storytelling. Working with coordinate systems can be more interactive and purposeful when students are coding. Participants in this session will be introduced to coding challenges in Scratch (a free web-based application) that help to enhance student understanding of the coordinate grid in math class. …
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Exploring the Power of Variables via Coding for Math Class
In this webinar, participants will learn to use coding to help make variables come to life. Participants will learn how to create applications to solve math problems directly related to the Ontario math curriculum. Some applications might include a guessing game, 12 hour to 24 hour clock converter and unit rates converter. Using variables helps …
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Exploring Patterning and Movement on a Grid Through Coding
Find out how you can help primary students to learn about patterning and positional language by moving through a grid in a beginners’ coding app geared towards our youngest learners, ScratchJr. Coding can help support development of spatial reasoning skills, which is important for children’s future success in school. ScratchJr is a sandbox-style (an exploration-based …
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Shape, Space, and Spatial Reasoning in Primary Classrooms
In this webinar, participants will learn to use spatial reasoning as a frame or lens for instruction. We will explore various related concepts such as perspective-taking, shape decomposition, the use of dynamic mapping software, and “coding with the body” as a precursor to computer coding. Audience: K-3 Resources: Link to today’s slides in Google for …