Classroom/museum educators! Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about new resources for and fresh approaches to engaging students with Ontario’s Black history. Co-presented with the Ontario Black History Society, and led by Dr. Bryan Walls and Brittany Miles of the John Freeman Walls Historic Site and Underground Railroad Museum. Please visit website for more information and …
Presenter: Dr. Karen Gazith. By the end of this session, teachers will be able to: Understand the psychological trait that is known as “grit” Develop classroom practices that foster perseverance Use Carol Dweck’s concept of “growth mindset” in planning learning Teach students how the brain processes information in order to gain more control over their …
The Ontario Orff Chapter presents “It’s Elemental: Lessons that Engage” with the clinicians Don Dupont and Brian Hiller. This workshop will provide motivating lessons which focus on the process approach to teaching musical skills and concepts, while at the same time maintaining an aesthetic and creative classroom environment. Using a developmental, step by step teaching sequence …
The theme of this year’s Summit is “Deep Learning – Now!” This year’s theme encompasses the critical skills our students need to achieve success in today’s world and the world of their future. Character, communication, creativity, critical thinking and problem solving, collaboration and citizenship are the key components for the creation of successful citizens. Several …
Bring your lesson planning into the the 21st century with OTF Planboard, an online tool for creating and sharing dynamic lesson plans. OTF Planboard enables teachers to retire their planning book and have their lessons with them on any and every device. In this session, teachers will learn how to setup their OTF Planboard account …
