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Tuesday, February 02

Getting Started with OTF Planboard (Gr. 9-12)

Many teachers use a wealth of digital resources in their lessons, but lesson planning has remained much the same using paper or simple tables. This problem is completely solved through the use of OTF Planboard, a free online lesson planning tool that blends perfectly with our digital world, offering integration of tools like Google Apps for Education that …

Wednesday, February 03

Teaching Students With Communication Needs (Autism Spectrum Disorder) AQ (Nipissing) (online)

The underlying purpose of Special Education – Communication – Autism is to teach knowledge and skills in the design, delivery, programming and assessment of students with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. Focusing on theory and practice underpinning Special Education – Autism Spectrum Disorders, candidates will examine topics and issues of particular relevance to the school system …

Tuesday, February 09
Wednesday, February 10

Engagement and Assessment

In this session participants will clarify their understanding of engagement and explore how engaging learning experiences inspire students to learn how to learn. Participants will discuss making student thinking visible, feedback, activating students as learning resources for one another and strategies for student self-assessment. Participants will leave with ideas, strategies and digital tools for empowering students …

Thursday, February 11

Financial Fun: Real-Life Learning in the Integrated Classroom Economy

It is widely accepted that financial education should be included in schools and that these skills should be implemented from a young age. However, this is a topic that often gets put on the back-burner.  This workshop will provide participants with basic tools, strategies, and an outline for creating a sustainable classroom economy within the elementary …