Archived Webinars

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 …

View Webinar Details
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 …

View Webinar Details
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 (12), computational thinking (10), student thinking (3), Elementary Thinking (3), Cultural responsive Pedagogy (1)
Demystifying the Teachers’ Pension Plan: OTPP for Teacher Candidates

It may seem premature to learn about your pension before you start your career. The average teacher works for 26 years, but receives a pension for 32 years. Most teachers wait until late in their careers before turning their minds to their pension and often regret this. This workshop will introduce Teacher Candidates to the …

View Webinar Details
Download RecordingFeb 23, 2021
Level(s): Elementary, Primary, FDK, Junior, Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Secondary, Intermediate (Grades 9-10), Senior
Presenter(s):
Jeffery Barber
Organization(s): Pension Plan
Area(s) of Focus: Financial Literacy, Professional Learning Series
Big Ideas for Teaching Financial Literacy!

During this webinar, attendees will be introduced to resources, activities, and lesson ideas to prepare them to teach financial literacy in the new Mathematics Grades 7 and 8 curriculum. Learn how you can incorporate the concepts of currency conversion, simple and compound interest, and financial goal setting in a fun and engaging manner. Zoom Webinar …

View Webinar Details
Download RecordingNov 12, 2020
Level(s): Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Intermediate (Grades 9-10)
Presenter(s):
Trevor Nurmi;
Bill Velos
Organization(s): OBEA
Area(s) of Focus: Financial Literacy
Keyword(s): financial literacy (9), Budgeting (1), Currency (1), Interest (1)
Nurturing Creativity – Going Deeper

The session will build on the previous webinar that introduced the core principals of teaching for creativity by focusing on practical ideas for a) framing tasks that invite creativity; b) using a sustained inquiry approach that allows students to “live with the creative challenge” over time; c) strategies to encourage fluency, flexibility and verification in …

View Webinar Details
Level(s): Elementary, Primary, FDK, Junior, Intermediate (Grades 7-8), Secondary, Intermediate (Grades 9-10)
Presenter(s):
Garfield Gini-Newman
Area(s) of Focus: Critical Thinking, Curriculum, Exploring Inquiry

Accessibility Skip to:

Text size

History:

Learning

Skip to: