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Integrating Minecraft and MakeCode Codebuilder into your Math Program

Minecraft is an engaging platform to explore many different program areas. In this session, we’ll look at how MakeCode and the Minecraft Codebuilder can be used to explore coding concepts from the Grades 1-8 Math curriculum. We’ll look at the various event structures (sequential, concurrent, repeating, nested), conditionals, and controls referenced in the document and …

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Download RecordingMay 27, 2021
Level(s): Elementary, Junior, Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Secondary
Presenter(s):
Andy Forgrave
Organization(s): ECOO
Area(s) of Focus: Coding
Keyword(s): coding (13), engagement (9), Minecraft (4), Codebuilder (1), Makecode (1)
Student Centered: K-8 Culturally Responsive Coding Experiences – Part 2

In this hands-on PART TWO learning series, participants will explore culturally responsive pedagogy and a framework to design and implement coding learning experiences that reflect, honour and value the lived experiences of our learners. Together, we will investigate different modes for students to communicate their understanding. Providing an entry point for all learners, participants will …

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Download RecordingMay 20, 2021
Level(s): Elementary, Primary, Junior, Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Secondary, Intermediate (Grades 9-10)
Presenter(s):
Melanie Mulcaster;
MIshelle Pitter-Adlam;
Amanda Williams-Yeagers
Area(s) of Focus: Coding
Student Centered: K-8 Culturally Responsive Coding Experiences – Part 1

In this PART ONE hands-on two-part learning series, participants will explore culturally responsive pedagogy and a framework to design and implement coding learning experiences that reflect, honour and value the lived experiences of our learners. Together, we will investigate different modes for students to communicate their understanding. Providing an entry point for all learners, participants …

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Download RecordingMay 13, 2021
Level(s): Elementary, Primary, FDK, Junior, Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Secondary
Presenter(s):
MIshelle Pitter-Adlam;
Amanda Williams-Yeagers
Area(s) of Focus: Coding
Keyword(s): coding (13), computational thinking (10), student thinking (3), Elementary Thinking (3), Cultural responsive Pedagogy (1)
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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Download RecordingMay 15, 2018
Level(s): Elementary, Primary, FDK, Junior, Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Secondary, Intermediate (Grades 9-10), Senior
Presenter(s):
Leigh Cassell
Area(s) of Focus: Technology in the Classroom, Technology Tools for Teachers
Keyword(s): Language (43)
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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Level(s): Junior, Intermediate (Grades 7-8)
Presenter(s):
Lisa Floyd
Area(s) of Focus: Coding, Mathematics, Technology in the Classroom

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Archived Webinars

Integrating Minecraft and MakeCode Codebuilder into your Math Program

Student Centered: K-8 Culturally Responsive Coding Experiences – Part 2

Student Centered: K-8 Culturally Responsive Coding Experiences – Part 1

Rethinking Literacy Instruction in our Digital World

Plotting an Engaging Lesson in Math Through Coding-Coordinate Systems

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