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Wednesday, May 06

Teaching Students with Communication Needs – Autism AQ (blended)

The emphasis in this AQ course focuses on the development and implementation of program design for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Candidates come to this AQ program with an interest in this area and a desire to enhance their professional practice, extend their knowledge and skills in the design and delivery of related programs, …

Thursday, May 07

English as a Second Language (ESL) – Part 1 AQ (UOIT) (Blended)

This program examines: Effective instructional strategies; Second language acquisition; and The role of current immigration laws. It examines the relationship of linguistic factors to the school and its curriculum, and explores current issues as they relate to second language learning. See Ontario College of Teachers (OCT) guidelines for more details about this course. Please visit …

Monday, May 11

EcoLinks 2015

Participate in hands-on workshops by educators, for educators. Learn new skills to engage youth in learning for, about, and in the environment. Try classroom-ready activities and resources to teach various subjects such as literacy, numeracy, geography, science, math and the arts through an environmental sustainability lens. Network and brainstorm with other educators. Please visit website …

Thursday, May 14

Ctrl-Alt-No Delete! Promoting Digital Citizenship

Teaching and learning in a digital age is prompting changing practices. This webinar will focus on the emerging importance that Digital Citizenship is playing in ensuring the safety, well-being, engagement and achievement of students, as well as the role that teachers play in modelling effective and responsible citizenship and impactful pedagogy when using digital tools.  …

Wednesday, May 27

Co-operative Education, Part II AQ (Nipissing) (online)

This course addresses the political, economic and educational implications of developing and implementing Cooperative Education programs with emphasis on the understanding of community, school and work site reactions to the concept of Cooperative Education. The course also deals with integrating Cooperative Education into the regular school program, school advisory committees, techniques to promote Cooperative Education, …