View 2016-17 Submissions

Mining for Deeper Understanding of Languages
Area(s) of Focus: revised curriculum, technology
Division(s): Intermediate, Junior
Level(s): Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8
Resource(s) Available:
Throughout this project we explored the use of Minecraft as a tool to get students talking in second language classrooms and to help improve language acquisition.

Keyword(s):
french, fsl, gamification, language, minecraft
Supporting Student Inquiry Through Spatial Technologies
Area(s) of Focus: revised curriculum
Division(s): Primary, Intermediate, Junior, Senior
Level(s): Grade 2, Grade 4, Grade 9, Grade 12
Resource(s) Available:
Teachers will engage in a collaborative inquiry to explore how spatial technologies such as ArcGIS and Google My Maps could be used to support the revised Canadian and World Studies curriculum, support numeracy skills and increase student engagement.

Keyword(s):
arcgis, inquiry, mapping
Canada 150
Area(s) of Focus: revised curriculum
Division(s): Intermediate, Senior
Level(s): Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12
Resource(s) Available:
This proposal celebrates Canada’s 150th anniversary and embraces project-based learning.

Keyword(s):
canada 150, community involvement, project based learning
The Mindful Math Project – Part 2
Area(s) of Focus: math, technology
Division(s): Intermediate, Senior
Level(s): Grade 10
Resource(s) Available:
A Grade 10 LDCC math resource that focuses on decreasing math anxiety and increasing mathematical knowledge through engaging and practical activities. It is a teacher-ready and student-focused resource that can be used as is or modified.

Keyword(s):
grade 10, ldcc, locally developed, math, resource
Technology Help Desk: Bridging the Gap Between Home and School

Area(s) of Focus: technology
Division(s): Primary, Intermediate, Junior
Level(s): Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

This project sought to rethink the way parents, students and teachers are supporting in their learning about educational technologies. Concise student-generated tutorial videos are hosted on a website to address a range of categories.

Keyword(s):
assistive technology, english as a second language, special education, techhelpdesk.ca, technology