View 2016-17 Submissions

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
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
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
Certifiably Googled
Area(s) of Focus: technology
Division(s): Primary, Junior
Level(s): Grade 3, Grade 6
Resource(s) Available:
To learn and share how to effectively use a digital portfolio to capture, gather, manage and store evidence of student learning and achievement through artefacts and student reflections.

Keyword(s):
assessment, digital portfolios, google, reflection, technology