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November 2014 4 Events

Wednesday, November 05

Hands on: Exploring apprenticeship and the skilled trades

Everyone’s talking the “skills gap” but there’s also a gap in our understanding of apprenticeship and the skilled trades. Where is apprenticeship headed and what can apprenticeship teach higher ed about integrating learning and work? Fourteen sessions examine apprenticeship and the skilled trades – from the skills gap to Germany’s dual-system model, from barriers for …

Thursday, November 06

LawWorks: 9th Annual Education Law Institute

The landscape of Ontario education has grown ever more complex. Educational leaders must respond to an increasingly diverse array of issues and problems from school, district and community-wide perspective. A clear and up-to-date understanding of the framework of provincial and federal laws and of recent jurisprudence related to education and schools is a must for …

Friday, November 14

Teaching mindfulness for optimal learning

Presenter: Charity Bryant. Learn how to: Prime the brain and nervous system for learning Increase attention, impulse control and emotional regulation Help students remain calm and focused for exams Reduce stress and anxiety for students and teachers Be more attuned, resilient and self-compassionate Please visit website for additional information and registration.

Wednesday, November 19

Making Curriculum Connections with Minecraft

Minecraft isn’t just cubes and Zombies, it is a digital tool that can be used to enhance student engagement with meaningful connections to the curriculum. This webinar will explain how the idea of Game Based Learning, specifically in the virtual sandbox known as Minecraft, can help build critical thinking and problem-solving skills in students from …