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Using Technology to Create Dynamically Driven Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
Traditional PLCs and a dynamically driven PLC were formed and their organizational features and benefits were contrasted. Traditional PLCs focused on broad strategies, but lacked agility compared to the dynamic model.
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Using Three-Act Math and Technology to Improve Student Engagement and Increase Conceptual Understanding in Mathematics
Area(s) of Focus: math, technologyDivision(s): IntermediateLevel(s): Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8Resource(s) Available:Having experienced success with Three-Act Math, we were interested in pursuing more time to research and create a teacher-friendly Resource of Three-Act Math and related online activities. This resource would align to the Ontario Math Curriculum.
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Employing Technology and Modern Learning Strategies in Science and Math College Courses
Area(s) of Focus: math, technologyDivision(s): SeniorLevel(s): Grade 11, Grade 12Resource(s) Available:The goal was to change the way our college-level students approached and engaged with the science and math curriculum by employing technology in the classroom that supports, augments and implements modern learning strategies.
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Coding 4-6-8
Area(s) of Focus: math, technologyDivision(s): Intermediate, JuniorLevel(s): Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8Resource(s) Available:Examine a variety of coding activities for Grade 4 to 8 students including hands-on, computer and robotics to expose students to the opportunities and determine grade-appropriate activities around problem-solving, math curriculum and robotics.
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Assessment: Helping Transition French Immersion Students from Intermediate to Secondary
Student achievement was found to have improved when the students were able to reflect on their assessed pieces of work and use these reflections to guide them on subsequent tasks.
