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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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Authentic Student Assessment Through Digital Technologies
This project aimed to identify different forms of assessment, and how they can be redefined in a digital classroom. It also aimed to increase teacher efficacy by deepening their understanding of assessment, while building their capacity to do so.
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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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The Blanket Exercise – Bringing the TRC to the Classroom
Area(s) of Focus: curriculum, technologyDivision(s): Intermediate, SeniorLevel(s): Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, Grade 12Resource(s) Available:Our project examined local treaties and used the KARIOS Blanket Exercise to gain a greater understanding of the history and legacy of the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples in Canada.
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Using Co-operative Learning and Vertical Non-Permanent Surfaces to Enhance 21st Century Learning in Junior Classrooms
Using both Peter Liljedahl’s thinking classroom framework and the Johnson’s co-operative learning structure, we hoped to merge both to create a positive, inclusive learning environment where ALL learners gained relevant new skills.
