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LT2: Learning and Teaching Early Math with Learning Trajectories
LT2: Learning and Teaching Early Math with Learning Trajectories In this session, participants will explore the concept of learning trajectories. They will begin to: – Connect the LT (2) site mathematical learning trajectories to Ontario mathematics curriculum expectations (learning goals/targets) – Videos to assess and place their students on mathematics learning trajectories which lead to …
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Get into Coding Shape in Math Class
Enhance Junior and Intermediate students’ understanding of geometry concepts through coding in Scratch (scratch.mit.edu). In this hands-on session, participants will learn how to code 2-D shapes and other images. Debugging programs and unplugged activities (without a computer) will also be explored. The Geometry and spatial reasoning curriculum expectations from grades 4 to 8 will be addressed. …
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Developing Global Citizenship Through Collaborative Inquiry Based Learning
During this webinar, participants will: Understand how Inquiry Based Learning Model can support student learning and assessment; Understand the role of Global Competencies in classroom and school programs; Discover how 6 + C’s (communication, collaboration, critical thinking, character education, creativity, community, citizenship) are integral to developing global competencies; Explore some of the world’s greatest challenges …
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Engaging Students in Social Media to Explore Global and Social Justice Issues
Today’s students are immersed in a changing and challenging world. They have a deep interest in many of the world’s greatest challenges: poverty, peace, environmental sustainability, food and water security and indigenous issues. They also are prolific users of social media to connect, collaborate and create to investigate these complex issues. Explore some of these …
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Classroom Blogging: Communicating Learning with the World!
What is a classroom blog and how can teachers effectively use blogging to make learning visual while building relationships with parents and a variety of learning partnerships, both locally and globally? In this “hands on” workshop , we explore how teachers can use blogging with students to make learning interactive, both in the classroom and …