OTF Connects webinars coming in the new year

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Episode 5: Make Math Moments Through Ratios and Rates

Thursday, January 14: 4:00 – 5:30 pm
Kyle Pearce & Jon Orr

In Episode 5 of this 10-part series, we continue our exploration of Relationships and Proportional Reasoning. Our time together includes a problem-based approach to the following topics: working with ratios, proportions, rates, and unit rates and solving problems involving proportional thinking.
Audience: Grades K-12

Le droit de vote au fil du temps : questionnement et apprentissage hybride

Mardi 19 janvier : De 16 h 00 à 17 h 00
Camille Blanchard-Séguin & Rachel Collishaw, Élections Canada

À quel point notre démocratie est-elle inclusive? Découvrez comment la ressource d’Élections Canada, Le droit de vote au fil du temps, peut aider vos élèves à réfléchir sur l’inclusion et le droit de vote à partir de faits historiques. Dans ce webinaire, vous apprendrez comment utiliser les nouveaux outils d’apprentissage hybride pour cette activité, que vous enseignez en classe, en ligne ou de façon hybride. Nos divers outils et stratégies peuvent être combinés en toute simplicité de la façon qui vous convient, à vous et à vos élèves. Au cours de cet atelier interactif et pratique, nous verrons des études de cas portant sur les Canadiens d’origine japonaise, les femmes, les jeunes et les peuples des Premières Nations. Public : 7e à 12e année

Voting Rights through Time: Inquiry and Blended Learning

Wednesday, January 20: 4:00-5:00 pm
Zoe Flatman & Rachel Collishaw, Elections Canada

How inclusive is our democracy? Find out how Elections Canada’s resource, Voting Rights Through Time, can help your students explore inclusion in voting rights by examining historical evidence. In this webinar, we will share how you can use the new blended learning tools for this activity, whether the learning environment is face-to-face, virtual or a hybrid. Our strategies and tools can be blended together seamlessly in any way that works for you and your students. We will explore the case studies of Japanese-Canadians, women, youth and First Nations peoples in this hands-on, interactive presentation. Audience: Grades 7-12

Episode 6: Make Math Moments Through Proportional Relationships

Thursday, January 21: 4:00-5:30 pm
Kyle Pearce & Jon Orr

In Episode 6 of this 10-part series, we further our exploration of Relationships and Proportional Reasoning. Our time together includes a problem-based approach to the following topics: recognizing linear vs non-linear relationships and representing linear relations: graphically, numerically, and algebraically. Audience: Grades K-12

Episode 7: Make Math Moments Through Linear Relationships & Equations

Thursday, January 28: 4:00-5:30 pm
Kyle Pearce & Jon Orr

In Episode 7 of this 10-part series, we deepen our exploration of Relationships and Proportional Reasoning. Our time together includes a problem-based approach to the following topics: solving first degree equations and solving linear systems graphically.
Audience: Grades K-12

 
Episode 8: Make Math Moments Through Analyzing Data & Probability

Thursday, February 4: 4:00-5:30 pm
Kyle Pearce & Jon Orr

In Episode 8 of this 10-part series, we conclude our exploration of Relationships and Proportional Reasoning. Our time together includes a problem-based approach to the following topics: solving problems involving probability and solving mean, median, and mode.
Audience: Grades K-12

Démocratie et compétences numériques : questionnement et apprentissage hybride

Mardi 9 février : De 16 h 00 à 17 h 00
Camille Blanchard-Séguin & Rachel Collishaw, Élections Canada

Comment pouvons-nous savoir si une information sur un enjeu électoral ou politique est fiable? L’accès à des sources d’information fiables est essentiel pour la démocratie et le vote. Découvrez comment la ressource Démocratie et compétences numériques peut aider vos élèves à développer leurs compétences en littéracie numérique pour détecter la mésinformation et la désinformation. Dans ce webinaire, vous apprendrez comment utiliser les nouveaux outils d’apprentissage hybride pour cette activité, que vous enseignez en classe, en ligne ou de façon hybride. Nos divers outils et stratégies peuvent être combinés en toute simplicité de la façon qui vous convient, à vous et à vos élèves. Au cours de cet atelier interactif et pratique, nous examinerons des études de cas réels et mettrons en pratique cinq stratégies numériques.
Public : 7e à 12e année

Digital Skills for Democracy: Inquiry and Blended Learning:

Wednesday, February 10: 4:00-5:00 pm
Zoe Flatman & Rachel Collishaw, Elections Canada

How can we find out if information about elections or political issues is something we can trust? We all need to make sure we can trust news and information when it comes to democracy and voting. Find out how Digital Skills for Democracy can help your students develop digital literacy skills to detect misinformation and disinformation. In this webinar, we will share how you can use the new blended learning tools for this activity, whether your learning environment is face-to-face, virtual or a hybrid. Our strategies and tools can be blended together seamlessly in any way that works for you and your students. We will explore real-world case studies and practice using five digital strategies in this hands-on, interactive presentation. Audience: Grades 7-12

Episode 9: Make Math Moments Through Measurement (Part 1)

Thursday, February 11: 4:00-5:30 pm
Kyle Pearce & Jon Orr

In Episode 9 of this 10-part series, we turn our attention to the topic of Measurement. Our time together includes a problem-based approach to the following topics:

  • solving problems involving perimeter of regular and irregular shapes and circles
  • solving problems involving area of regular and irregular shapes and circles
  • solving problems involving surface area of prisms and cylinders and
  • solving problems involving volume of prisms and cylinders.

Audience: Grades K-12

Élections en chiffres : questionnement et apprentissage hybride

Mardi 16 février : De 16 h 00 à 17 h 00
Camille Blanchard-Séguin & Rachel Collishaw, Élections Canada

Qu’est-ce qui distingue le vote des jeunes par rapport à celui des autres groupes d’âge? Découvrez comment la nouvelle version de la ressource d’Élections Canada, Élections en chiffres, peut aider vos élèves à répondre à cette question grâce à la représentation de données. Cette activité axée sur la pensée critique invite les élèves à collaborer pour analyser des données et communiquer un message créatif sur la participation électorale. Dans ce webinaire, vous apprendrez comment utiliser les nouveaux outils d’apprentissage hybride pour cette activité, que vous enseignez en classe, en ligne ou de façon hybride. Nos divers outils et stratégies peuvent être combinés en toute simplicité de la façon qui vous convient, à vous et à vos élèves. Cette leçon flexible fondée sur le questionnement peut vous aider à atteindre les objectifs d’apprentissage pour diverses matières et années scolaires. Au cours de cet atelier interactif et pratique, nous analyserons des données électorales réelles. Public : 7e à 12e année

Elections by The Numbers: Inquiry and Blended Learning

Wednesday, February 17: 4:00-5:00 pm
Zoe Flatman & Rachel Collishaw, Elections Canada

How does youth voting compare to that of other age groups? Find out how Elections Canada’s newly updated resource, Elections by the Numbers, can help your students understand this question by exploring the representation of data. This critical thinking activity has students collaboratively analyze data and communicate a creative message about voter turnout. In this webinar, we will share how you can use the new blended learning tools for this activity, whether the learning environment is face-to-face, virtual or a hybrid. Our strategies and tools can be blended together seamlessly in any way that works for you and your students. This flexible inquiry-based lesson can support your learning goals for many different subjects and grades. We will explore real election data in this hands-on, interactive presentation. Audience: Grades 7-12

Episode 10: Make Math Moments Through Measurement (Part 2)

Thursday, February 18: 4:00-5:30 pm
Kyle Pearce & Jon Orr

In this final episode, we conclude our exploration of Measurement. Our time together includes a problem-based approach to the following topics: solving problems involving conversions of metric units (perimeter, area, and volume) and applying Pythagorean theorem.
Audience: Grades K-12

Demystifying the Teachers’ Pension Plan: OTPP for Teacher Candidates

Tuesday, February 23: 4:00-4:45 pm
Jeffrey Barber, OTF

It may seem premature to learn about your pension before you start your career. The average teacher works for 26 years, but receives a pension for 32 years. Most teachers wait until late in their careers before turning their minds to their pension and often regret this. This workshop will introduce Teacher Candidates to the Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) and how it operates. Several topics will be covered including qualifying years vs credited years, commuted value, conditional indexation, and pension buybacks when on leave. Audience: Teacher Candidates