Useful Links for Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

Des nouvelles ressources de littératie numérique pour les enseignants external-link

Les ateliers Programme de formation en littératie numérique pour les éducateurs canadiens présentent un aperçu des connaissances et des compétences essentielles en littératie numérique et les concepts clés de la littératie médiatique et numérique, familiariseront les participants avec les expériences du numérique des jeunes Canadiens, et leur présenteront les ressources et les outils qui sont offerts par le biais du cadre de littératie numérique Utiliser, comprendre et créer.

Digital Literacy 101 external-link

New digital literacy resources for teachers, developed by MediaSmarts, to support the implementation  of digital literacy into their teaching practice and to help them to develop digital literacy lessons and activities that suit their students’ needs. Tutorials or Powerpoint presentations geared to grade levels

Pedagogy b4 Technology 2 Conference 2017

This second OTF conference focused on the pedagogy for applying various applications of technology in support of student learning.

Don’t wait! Innovate! An interactive group session, led by Brenda Sherry and Peter Skillen, involved a discussion of deeper learning and powerful practices leveraged by the affordances of technologies.

Breakout Sessions and Minds on Media: Presentations by experienced Ontario educators included topics such digital citizenship and creative commons, Pixton, design and 3D printing, global projects, blogging, media literacy, virtual reality, to name a few.

 

Coding for everyone external-link

Presentation by Andrew Forgrave, Hastings & Prince Edward DSB, at the OTF Pedagogy b4 Technology 2 Conference, 2017

Green screening and video creation external-link

Presentation by Marie Swift, Simcoe County District School Board & Lisa Noble, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, at the OTF Pedagogy b4 Technology 2 Conference, 2017

Mathies.ca external-link

Presentation by Greg Clarke, Simcoe County District School Board, at the OTF Pedagogy b4 Technology 2 Conference, 2017

Global learning in action external-link

Presentation by Julie Balen, Wikwemikong Board of Education, at the OTF Pedagogy b4 Technology 2 Conference, 2017

XpressLab external-link

Presentation by Sarah Ashwood, Simcoe County District School Board, at the OTF Pedagogy b4 Technology 2 Conference, 2017

Don’t wait, innovate! external-link

Presentation by Brenda Sherry, Upper Grand District School Board, on secondment with the Ministry of Education, and Peter Skillen, theconstructionzone.wordpress.com, at the OTF Pedagogy b4 Technology 2 Conference, 2017

Media literacy & critical thinking external-link

Presentation by Chelsea Attwell, Toronto District School Board, AML and Michelle Soloman, Toronto District School Board, AML, at the OTF Pedagogy b4 Technology 2 Conference, 2017

Virtual reality external-link

Presentation by Tim King, Upper Grand District School Board, at the OTF Pedagogy b4 Technology 2 Conference, 2017

Blogging for literacy external-link

Presentation by Marie Swift, Simcoe County District School Board, at the OTF Pedagogy b4 Technology 2 Conference, 2017

The interplay: Pedagogy, learning & technology external-link

Presentation by Brenda Sherry, Upper Grand District School Board, on secondment with the Ministry of Education, and Peter Skillen, theconstructionzone.wordpress.com, at the OTF Pedagogy b4 Technology Conference, 2016

Media literacy & privacy external-link

Presentation by Michelle Solomon, Toronto District School Board & Chelsea Attwell, Association for Media Literacy, at the OTF Pedagogy b4 Technology Conference, 2016

Media literacy & critical thinking external-link

Presentation by Michelle Solomon, Toronto District School Board & Chelsea Attwell, Association for Media Literacy, at the OTF Pedagogy b4 Technology Conference, 2016

Maker Space (Beginner) external-link

Presentation by Ray Mercer, Toronto District School Board, at the OTF Pedagogy b4 Technology Conference, 2016

Office 365: Experienced external-link

Presentation by Martha Jez & Dustin Jez, Fair Chance Learning, at the OTF Pedagogy b4 Technology Conference, 2016

Office 365: Introductory external-link

Presentation by Martha Jez & Dustin Jez, Fair Chance Learning, at the OTF Pedagogy b4 Technology Conference, 2016

The ABCs of Gen Z

Presentation by Jean-Marc Dupont, Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est, at the OTF Pedagogy b4 Technology Conference, 2016

Pedagogy b4 Technology Conference 2016

This OTF conference was designed for teachers who wish to learn more about the interplay between pedagogy and technology. It focused on the pedagogy afforded us by various applications of technology in support of student learning. Participants left with ideas and practical examples on how they can effectively apply the technologies to their classroom practice.

The Interplay: Pedagogy, Learning & Technology: This group session, led by Brenda Sherry and Peter Skillen, discussed the deeper learning and powerful practices leveraged by the affordance of technologies as well as the roles of teachers and students in understanding of global competencies.

Breakout Sessions: These sessions included topics such as Cross-class digital collaboration; Using digital tools for formative feedback; TLLP: One acronym you need to know about; Provincially-licensed digital tools (VLE and more); Blogging in elementary schools; mPower K-6 and many more.

Minds on Media: Several presentations such as Using digital tools for formative feedback; Mindomo: More than just mindmapping; So, a Robot, a Cardboard Box, and a Circuit Walk Into a Bar…; Why critical thinking and coding are the perfect match; and Let’s get involved in global projects.