View 2016-17 Submissions

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
Empowered Voices: Using Speech Technology Applications Within Sheltered Drama
Area(s) of Focus: technology
Division(s): Intermediate
Level(s): Grade 9, Grade 10
Resource(s) Available:
Confidence, accurate pronunciation and fluency when speaking are challenges for ELLs. Opportunities to practise listening and speaking are often secondary, thus our aim was to improve speech skills via direct practise in drama, ELD and ESL classes.

Keyword(s):
eld, esl, sheltered drama, speech acquisition, speech apps
Using iPads to Develop Decoding and Reading Comprehension

Area(s) of Focus: technology
Division(s): Primary, Special Education
Level(s): Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4

Integrating targeted iPad apps and literacy activities to develop decoding and comprehension skills for primary and special education students.

Keyword(s):
decoding, guided reading, ipad, struggling readers, technology
Pedagogical Documentation with iPads to Support Inquiry in the Junior Grades

Area(s) of Focus: technology
Division(s): Junior
Level(s): Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6

Using technology to document student learning and thinking in the junior grades.

Keyword(s):
digital portfolios, documentation
Summing It Up: Math + Technology = Engagement

Area(s) of Focus: math, technology
Division(s): Primary, Junior, Special Education
Level(s): Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 5

Exploration of the use of technology to support communication of all learners in their expression of mathematical thinking.

Keyword(s):
communication, math, seesaw/explain everything, technology, visible thinking