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Wednesday, July 20

Creating a Thinking Mathematics Classroom: Transforming Learning in Mathematics through Critical Inquiry

Critical inquiry plays a significant role in mathematics. Come learn more about putting thinking at the core of the mathematics classroom through a critical inquiry approach that naturally balances computational and procedural proficiency with quality mathematical thinking. Please visit Summer Institutes 2016 for additional information and registration.

Empowering Learners Using Technology in the Classroom

Today’s classrooms are evolving into vibrant, collaborative learning environments driven by student inquiry and supported by a variety of technology options. In this 3 day session, we will look at how student learning and inquiry is impacted in classrooms that have desktop computers, laptops, netbooks, chromebooks, iPads or a blend of these. Please visit Summer …

Inspiring Awe and Wonder Through Sustained Inquiry

In this workshop participants will learn to frame learning around authentic challenges. Learn how to move learning from fake to real by using relevant and enticing provocations to inspire awe and wonder in your students. Please visit Summer Institutes 2016 for additional information and registration.

Supporting Nishinabemwin Teaching Proficiency

This summer institute will provide teachers of Nishnaabemwin (Ojibwe) with an understanding of the grammatical framework of this language that will enable them to utilize language resources that exist to teach the language from a communicative perspective. Please visit Summer Institutes 2016 for additional information and registration.

Monday, July 25

Computational Thinking & Coding in Math and Literacy

Deepen your understanding of the basics of block based coding and how to make use of mathematical principles to create content of and for learning. Engage in hands-on development of communication between the programmer and user, and as a result, the depth of content explanation is remarkable. Please visit Summer Institutes 2016 for additional information …