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Monday, November 10

Hands-on Inquiry in Science

In this webinar, we will examine the role of demos in the science classroom and how we can better use them to improve student learning.  Participants in this session will learn how to use dollar store items as an inexpensive way of supporting students in inquiry-based learning. Join the fun as we examine and analyse …

Tuesday, November 11

Depression and Other Mood Disorders in the Classroom

Depression and Other Mood Disorders in the Classroom is the second module of Laurier’s “Mental Health Issues in the Classroom” certificate. This is a blended module (online and in-class learning). Online access to this module opens October 14. The in-class portion is scheduled for November 11 & 12 (evenings) at Laurier’s Milton classroom space. Completion …

Descriptive Feedback with Google Classroom

This session will focus on how teachers with access to Google Apps for Education can use Google Classroom to post resources, assignments and share files with students. Google Classroom provides a streamlined workflow for enhanced descriptive feedback on student work created with Google Docs, Sheets or Slides. Presented by: Jaclyn Calder Please visit OTF Connects …

Wednesday, November 12

Elementary Financial Literacy Makes Sense

Learn how you can integrate financial education in your elementary classroom with fun and engaging activities.  In this session, you will learn strategies to teach financial concepts and engage students in their learning, explore relevant and age-appropriate cross-curricular resources, and develop your students’ numeracy, literacy and financial literacy skills. Leave with great ideas for infusing …

Thursday, November 13

Developing Number Sense Through Math Problem-Solving

Join the discussion about planning to teach Number Sense & Numeration THROUGH problem solving. Together we will start with the math curriculum and work through a series of planning prompts to help participants develop a 3-part lesson in which students will develop an understanding of math (including building fluency of math facts) through problem solving. Presented by: …