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Level Up Your Social Studies Program – Gamifying the New Curriculum
Area(s) of Focus: technology
Division(s): Junior
Level(s): Grade 4, Grade 5
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Implementing game-based learning throughout our classes, specifically in social studies work, as a means to motivate and engage learners and develop critical and creative thinking skills.

Keyword(s):
breakoutedu, creative thinking, critical thinking, game based learning, gamification
Documentation and Visibility of Student Thinking
Area(s) of Focus: math, technology
Division(s): Junior
Level(s): Grade 5, Grade 6
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We intentionally developed lessons as opportunities for making student thinking more visible. Debriefing lessons using student work recorded on technology allowed all parties to identify misconceptions, give feedback and assess student thinking.

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documentation, ipad, peer-assessment, student as teacher, technology communication
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
How to Effectively use MacBook and iPads as Teaching and Learning Tools in the Classroom

Area(s) of Focus: technology
Division(s): Primary, Intermediate, Junior
Level(s): Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8

Using Explain Everything for students to communicate their thinking and understanding.

Keyword(s):
explain everything, ipads, mathematics, technology
Using Multiple Technology Platforms to Connect Students with Authentic Audiences
Area(s) of Focus: technology
Division(s): Intermediate
Level(s): Grade 7, Grade 8
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This project explored ways to use digital learning platforms to connect students with authentic learning opportunities and audiences (peer/adults, both inside and outside their own school).

Keyword(s):
audience, authentic audience, digital, learning, technology

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