How do we engage students in realistic yet hopeful discussions around changing environmental patterns created by human impact? Using critical thinking as a key framework, this session will provide an opportunity to explore innovative strategies and approaches to teaching topics in changing physical patterns from the new grade 7 geography curriculum. Presented by: Maria Vamvalis. Please …
Google Sites is a simple, versatile, accessible and collaborative website creation tool which is accessible to anyone with a Google (gmail) account, as well as to students of all ages through Google Apps for Education. In this webinar, we will discuss the purposes and advantages of student created websites, look at examples, then walk you …
New curriculum documents in secondary Canadian and World Studies have place a renewed emphasis on inquiry and and added focus on discipline-based thinking. How can teachers adapt their practice to the new demands of the curriculum in a manner that supports student engagement and learning? Join colleagues for a practical exploration of the implication of the …
The Digital Human Library (dHL) is a free educational resource that connects Canadian teachers and students with hundreds of organizations and experts around the world who are delivering interactive curriculum-based programs using video conferencing technology. In this session you will learn how the dHL is providing elementary students with next generation learning experiences that bring the …
In this session participants will explore curriculum connections to the popular game Minecraft. Do you have access to technology? iPads, PCs, Windows tablets? All of these devices are capable of playing the game. Together, we will explore how to get set up so your students can begin creating content to support our curriculum. Curriculum connections will be demonstrated …
