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April 11 – Inquiring about Elections: Literacy-Numeracy and Global Competencies
Critical thinking, innovation, collaboration, communication and citizenship are at the heart of Elections Canada’s new activities for secondary students. In this webinar, we will explore two lessons to help your students become actively engaged citizens. In Elections by the Numbers, students work collaboratively to develop a creative message about voter turnout. Whether you teach grade …
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OTF Connects May 23 : And the Winner Is_Using Math Games in the Classroom
It is not very often we hear, “I love math” in school but that is the response educators are looking for. Math should be a place of wonder and excitement. Students should want to see connections, patterns and get excited about numbers. This session takes a look at how we, as teachers, can harness the …
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OTF Connects – April 30, 2018 : Implications of Technology – Part 2: Connected But Alone
NOTE: This session is one of a three-part series discussing the technology and its implications for education and personal wellness. We live and learn in a world that is captivated by social media and overflowing with on-demand content. At the same time, we have ready access to tools that allow us to collaborate in real …
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OTF Connects – April 10, 2018 : Developing Globally Competent and Engaged Global Citizens
Today’s students are part of an ever changing and challenging world. Many are interested in being part of a community of learners to address issues such as poverty, peace, environmental sustainability, food and water security and indigenous challenges. This webinar will focus on how to support students to become globally informed, engaged citizens while using …
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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 …