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Using Technology to Enhance Communication and Critical-Thinking Skills in Kindergarten
Identifying various open-ended/content-creation iPad apps that enhance and develop students’ oral communication and critical-thinking skills at the kindergarten level. Students use these apps to document their learning and show their thinking.
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Documenting Spatial Reasoning in the Full-Day Kindergarten Program
Area(s) of Focus: kindergarten, mathDivision(s): PrimaryLevel(s): KindergartenResource(s) Available:Using the professional resource, Taking Shape, we supported students’ understanding of spatial reasoning concepts through intentional play-based tasks and documentation.
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Exploring Spatial Reasoning Through Coding
Area(s) of Focus: mathLevel(s): Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6Resource(s) Available:Teachers/students will learn how to code as a tool for learning. Teachers will engage in professional learning opportunities on how to use the various coding apps and tools and collaborate with a lead teacher to support implementation in class.
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Learning and Exploring Through Technology
This project took place in kindergarten classrooms and focused on increasing self-regulation skills with iPad technology. It allowed students to explore different inquiries both in the classroom and outdoor environment.
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Building Mathematicians Through Learning Buddies
During cross-divisional learning buddies, students had opportunities to explore growth mindset, math and STEM challenges to further develop their math confidence and to support our math community.
