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Opening Your Classroom to the World
This session is applicable to any grade level, particularly middle school. Teachers will learn about some fun, easy and exciting ways to open their classrooms to the world, applicable immediately following the webinar. During this presentation we’ll explore virtual speakers and field trips, National Geographic programs and resources, and some of Google’s newest tools to open classrooms …
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Teaching by the Seat of your Pants
The purpose of this webinar is to introduce teachers, coaches and administrators to some easy and affordable technology that is enabling exciting learning opportunities for 21st century learners via the virtual learning environment. Platforms like Skype and Google are providing innovative ways to support teaching and learning. There will be an emphasis on Exploring by …
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The Digital Human Library (K-8)
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 …
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Building Community through Collaborative Classroom Projects Using Technology
Cultivating a sense of community and harmony in the classroom is a purposeful and rewarding process. Discover how to create an inclusive classroom by infusing powerful equity messages throughout your day. Come and see creative projects that use a variety of emerging technologies which build the skills of collaboration and leverage the talents of all …
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Creating Brain Compatible Classrooms Through Authentic Learning
What defines a “brain compatible” versus a “brain antagonistic” classroom? Central to creating brain compatible classrooms is providing students with meaningful and relevant challenges that engage them in using the skills and knowledge acquired to solve problems or create products. During this workshop, Garfield will explore how the use of authentic inputs and outputs can …