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OTF Connects: Empowering Students in Mathematics
Mathematics is often a difficult sell for many students, and in the wake of the global pandemic, more students than ever are questioning the purpose of school in general and mathematics in particular. In this session, we will share strategies that can be used to not only help re-engage students in mathematics education, but to …
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Coding and Engineering Design Process in SNC1W: Practical strategies for classroom teachers
The new Grade 9 de-streamed Science (SNC1W) curriculum incorporates new areas of learning: Coding and the Engineering Design Process, both of which signal an increased STEM focus. Join us for this webinar in which we will learn basic coding with Micro:bits and how to use it in your classroom to solve problems and model concepts. …
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Co-integrated Resources to Support the Revised Elementary Science and Technology Curriculum
This webinar is designed to increase teachers’ confidence in navigating the revised Science and Technology curriculum, including cross-curricular instruction and culturally responsive and relevant pedagogy. Join us as we explore resources created by Ontario teachers which provide examples of promising practices in elementary science and technology for grades 1-8. Among the free, practical resources, are …
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OTF Connects Presents: In Conversation With…Nikita Boodoo
Our expert facilitator Joanne Myers will explore and celebrate phenomenal teaching and learning with outstanding teacher Nikita Boodoo. Nikita Boodoo teaches grade 9-12 French at North Albion Collegiate Institute. She is also the ACL of Digital Relations and Library. Nikita was one of the recipients of the 2022 OTIP Teaching Awards in the Beginning Teachers …
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Media Literacy and Serious Fun in the K-12 Classroom
How do our learners navigate and understand news on social media? How might dis-information impact their understanding of race relations? Of pandemic science? Of their own culture? This webinar will use a cross-curricular approach to focus on practical, stimulating, and critical thinking strategies for embedding media literacy frameworks into any curriculum. We will focus on …