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Building integrated curriculum to support intermediate literacy and Language skills
Olivia Pellegrino will provide an overview of how to integrate the new grades 7 and 8 Language curriculum into cross-curricular teaching. Strategies will be provided for best practices in teaching literacy, including reading and writing, across subject areas with a focus on Math and Science. Olivia is a Special Education teacher and educational researcher …
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Celebrating the New ICD2O “Digital Technology and Innovations in the Changing World” Computer Studies Course
The new ICD20 course emphasizes the evolving role of digital technology in education, shifting towards incorporating innovations to prepare students for a technologically advanced society. The curriculum places a strong emphasis on computational thinking and programming skills, aiming to develop students’ abilities to solve complex problems using digital technologies. Integration of emerging technologies, such as …
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Curriculum Connections and Examples that Create Mirrors, Windows and Revolving/ Sliding doors for Students
In this webinar, we will use the principles of Culturally Responsive, Relevant and Sustaining Pedagogies to make curriculum connections to our teaching approaches to create Mirrors, Windows and Revolving/ Sliding doors for Students. We will explore how an ‘asset-based’ approach to the curriculum allows students to not only see themselves reflected in their learning, but …
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Mental math in the new curriculum: What, how, and why
Are you wondering how to teach mental math? This session will investigate how to use number talks in your classroom to address mental math expectations. Whether you are new to number talks or have been using them regularly in your practice, we will provide practical tips that any teacher can use. Marc Husband Marc …
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OTF Connects: Empowering Students in Mathematics
Mathematics is often a difficult sell for many students, and in the wake of the global pandemic, more students than ever are questioning the purpose of school in general and mathematics in particular. In this session, we will share strategies that can be used to not only help re-engage students in mathematics education, but to …