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Literacy in FDK
The Full-Day Kindergarten Document supports play-based learning. What does this mean when it comes to literacy instruction? This session will explore how inquiry and play can help develop literacy skills and what this looks like in a classroom environment. Topics include: Oral Language Development – How can we develop oral language skills through play? What …
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The Problem Of “Time”
With inquiry, one of the big concerns is always, “how do we have enough time to get everything done?” This session will look at various ways to address these time concerns for different grades. Topics include: Integration of different subjects. Assessment and evaluation of multiple subjects, including the use of technology tools to support this. …
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Inquiry and the Struggling Student
It can be a challenge to program for struggling students. When children have difficulty reading and writing, how can they inquire? This session will explore different options for helping your struggling students thrive. Topics include: Assistive technology options: what are they and how can we use them in the classroom? Various ways to share thinking …
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Deep Assessment Without Testing
When it comes to assessment and evaluation, there’s always the question of tests. What should they look like? When should we give them? How many do students need? Maybe tests aren’t the only answer. This session explores assessing and evaluating students through alternatives to tests. Topics discussed in this session include: Assessment options beyond tests. …
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Blogging: Important Considerations for Students and Educators
As more technology is making its way into many Ontario schools, educators are starting to explore blogging for student and professional learning. There are many things that are helpful to consider before blogging. This session discusses these key topics: Why use a blog? How a blog can act as a digital portfolio of student work. …