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The Critical Thinking Classroom Meets HyperDocs!
Area(s) of Focus: curriculum, technologyDivision(s): Intermediate, JuniorLevel(s): Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8Resource(s) Available:Using the Ontario social studies/history curriculum we created HyperDocs that aligned with the Thinking Classroom, and created environments for critical thinking and engaged students with rich tasks utilizing technology to share their thinking.
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Deepening Equity Through Literacy
Area(s) of Focus: curriculumDivision(s): Intermediate, JuniorLevel(s): Grade 7Resource(s) Available:As teachers, we collaborated and explored teaching literacy through a more equitable lens (including FNM, LGBTQ education and the “isms”).
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Examining Equity Through a Literacy Lens
Area(s) of Focus: curriculumDivision(s): IntermediateLevel(s): Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8Resource(s) Available:We examined how teachers could enrich integrated literacy programs (reading/writing skills infused within big ideas from history/geography to teach equity topics). We deepened our professional learning around equity and best practices in literacy.
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Using 3D and VR Technology to Enhance Social Studies and Historical Inquiry
Area(s) of Focus: curriculum, technologyDivision(s): Intermediate, JuniorLevel(s): Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8Resource(s) Available:This project explored the use of augmented and virtual reality in grades 6-8 including the use of 3D images and 360° photographs, HP Reveal and CoSpaces Edu to create virtual spaces, and the creation of an augmented reality sandbox.
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Using STEM (Lego Robotics EV3) to Increase Student Engagement with Students with a Mild Intellectual Disability
Area(s) of Focus: technologyDivision(s): Special EducationLevel(s): Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10Resource(s) Available:By using Lego Robotics EV3 kits, this project aims to increase student engagement in a special education classroom through student inquiry and project-based learning.
