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Learning to Talk the Talk – Developing Oral Communication Skills in the Intermediate Grades
Area(s) of Focus: curriculum, well beingDivision(s): Intermediate, Special EducationLevel(s): Grade 7, Grade 8Resource(s) Available:Our aim was to develop teaching strategies that encourage and broaden speaking and listening strategies within our student learners. We created a comfortable, safe environment where students were willing to take risks with oral communication.
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Build Attention, Self-Regulation and Empathy Through Mindfulness Practice
Area(s) of Focus: well beingDivision(s): Intermediate, JuniorLevel(s): Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8Resource(s) Available:This report outlines a series of activities, practices and reflections on the impact and benefits of “Mindfulness” in schools and classrooms and how the practices of mindfulness can be used to enhance student and teacher well-being and performance.
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Using Digital Tools for Collaboration
Project Title: Using Digital Tools for Collaboration. We have created a refined user-friendly draft package of D2L CHV20. We have added components, revised several, included more user-friendly instructions and headings.
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Creating STEAM Activities to Engage Learners in Mathematical Thinking and Problem-Solving
An exploration of how technology can be embedded into mathematics with a collaborative inquiry approach. This project will develop inquiry, problem-solving and critical thinking skills by using technology as a part of programming and assessment.
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Interactive Spaces Using QR Codes and Augmented Reality (AR)
Explore the possibilities of coding, QR Codes, HP Reveal and various Google apps to create engaging interactive walls, bulletin or display boards to view student growth, curiosity, questioning and reflections of their learning with a wider audience.
