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October 2014 11 Events 1 2 3

Thursday, October 23

“Deep Learning – Now!” – 2014 Upper Canada District School Board Small School Summit

The theme of this year’s Summit is “Deep Learning – Now!” This year’s theme encompasses the critical skills our students need to achieve success in today’s world and the world of their future. Character, communication, creativity, critical thinking and problem solving, collaboration and citizenship are the key components for the creation of successful citizens. Several …

Transform Your Lesson Planning with OTF Planboard

Bring your lesson planning into the the 21st century with OTF Planboard, an online tool for creating and sharing dynamic lesson plans.  OTF Planboard enables teachers to retire their planning book and have their lessons with them on any and every device.  In this session, teachers will learn how to setup their OTF Planboard account …

Friday, October 24

How to succeed in mathematics despite dyslexia/dyscalculia

Presenter: Lori Kiteala. Learn how to: “See” what students with dyslexia “see” Help students move from chronic failure to solid success in mathematics Harness the intuitive math abilities of students Differentiate instruction with interactive math apps Flip the class using presentation software Help students create web-based videos Explore Universal Design for Learning in conjunction with …

Tuesday, October 28

Connecting with Collaborative Projects

How do we foster sharing, cooperation, and collaboration with learners in elementary schools?  This session will provide ideas for using social media and web tools for collaborative projects that can connect students within schools, regions, and provincially.  These projects can address a wide variety of curriculum expectations and can be adapted to suit your grade …

Wednesday, October 29

The Heart of Collaboration – Building Relationships

In this practical session you will have an opportunity to reflect on your current experiences collaborating with colleagues and refine your mentorship and coaching skills via learning focused conversations. Key components of this interactive learning session include: Building relational trust Elements of authentic listening The 3 C’s (Consultant / Collaborator / Coach) as a framework …