Monday October 26, 2020 4:30 -6:00 pm
Shifting Teaching and Learning Online - Part 1 - General
This session could easily have been called "Mistakes I made teaching online and what I learned". Based on over a decade of teaching online, this session will introduce best practices in online teaching and learning for middle and high school teachers.
(Maximum 300 participants)
Robin Kay
This session could easily have been called "Mistakes I made teaching online and what I learned". Based on over a decade of teaching online, this session will introduce best practices in online teaching and learning for middle and high school teachers.
(Maximum 300 participants)
Robin Kay
Guided Reading In Distance Learning - JK - Grade 3
Guided Reading is a powerful instructional strategy that bridges the gap between teacher modelling and student independence (Ontario, 2006). In this session, we will discuss how the components of guided reading (introducing the text, supporting effective reading, teaching processing strategies, and discussing/revisiting the text) can be implemented in a distance learning classroom using a blend of synchronous and asynchronous instruction.
(Maximum 100 participants)
Sandra Filetti & Lori McCaw
Guided Reading is a powerful instructional strategy that bridges the gap between teacher modelling and student independence (Ontario, 2006). In this session, we will discuss how the components of guided reading (introducing the text, supporting effective reading, teaching processing strategies, and discussing/revisiting the text) can be implemented in a distance learning classroom using a blend of synchronous and asynchronous instruction.
(Maximum 100 participants)
Sandra Filetti & Lori McCaw
An Introduction to Coding and Math - JK - Grade 3
If you have never coded before, just coded a little, or you are not sure how to learn math through coding, this workshop is for you. We will go through several 'hands on' activities to give you a head start on learning to code and learning mathematics. Practical, free, online resources will be shared and critiqued so you can make informed choices about what you bring to your students.
(Maximum 30 participants)
Iain Brodie with Shawna McCracken
If you have never coded before, just coded a little, or you are not sure how to learn math through coding, this workshop is for you. We will go through several 'hands on' activities to give you a head start on learning to code and learning mathematics. Practical, free, online resources will be shared and critiqued so you can make informed choices about what you bring to your students.
(Maximum 30 participants)
Iain Brodie with Shawna McCracken
Monday October 26, 2020 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Exploring Best Practices in Teaching Movement through Virtual Learning - General
Having to teach the Physical Education and Dance curriculums has become more challenging with the need to get our students up and moving at home to meet the actual physical participation requirements of the courses. Working and teaching from home is also having significant impacts on the well-being and mental health of our educators and students. After teaching and leading 100’s of virtual sessions, I have come to understand the challenges and have created this hands-on practical session designed specifically to help teachers navigate these times. After this session, Physical Education and Dance educators will be able to use breakout rooms for “group work” in movement, understand the best use of technology, materials, resources and space needs for teaching virtual movement and create content that is most appropriate for the synchronous vs. asynchronous teaching time
(Maximum 250 participants)
Michelle Hillier
Having to teach the Physical Education and Dance curriculums has become more challenging with the need to get our students up and moving at home to meet the actual physical participation requirements of the courses. Working and teaching from home is also having significant impacts on the well-being and mental health of our educators and students. After teaching and leading 100’s of virtual sessions, I have come to understand the challenges and have created this hands-on practical session designed specifically to help teachers navigate these times. After this session, Physical Education and Dance educators will be able to use breakout rooms for “group work” in movement, understand the best use of technology, materials, resources and space needs for teaching virtual movement and create content that is most appropriate for the synchronous vs. asynchronous teaching time
(Maximum 250 participants)
Michelle Hillier
Introduction to Coding with MakeCode - Grades 4-6
Join us for a hands-on, interactive session on the basics of coding in hybrid learning. This session is for those elementary educators who are new to coding and want to learn the basics. Our breakout rooms will focus on smaller groups where we will learn block coding in the Makecode for micro:bit environment. The session will also highlight examples of various curriculum expectations (including the new coding additions) that can be covered when developing activities and lessons.
(Maximum 45 participants)
Margie Lam with Wei-Kun Chung, Lianna Metauro, Christian Whelan & Andrei Basaraba
Join us for a hands-on, interactive session on the basics of coding in hybrid learning. This session is for those elementary educators who are new to coding and want to learn the basics. Our breakout rooms will focus on smaller groups where we will learn block coding in the Makecode for micro:bit environment. The session will also highlight examples of various curriculum expectations (including the new coding additions) that can be covered when developing activities and lessons.
(Maximum 45 participants)
Margie Lam with Wei-Kun Chung, Lianna Metauro, Christian Whelan & Andrei Basaraba
Creating Virtual Literature Circles: Community, Courageous Conversations and Student Choice - Grades 7-8
A wide body of research has long shown that classroom literature circles can build community, develop critical thinking, oral communication and listening skills, and deepen understanding of books through ongoing conversations. But, what happens in an online environment? How can teachers build community, facilitate meaningful discussion, and gather authentic assessment data when students are meeting virtually instead of face to face? During this session we will share strategies as to how teachers can foster a sense of community, encourage reflection and rich dialogue on a variety of text forms including fiction and non-fiction books, poetry, graphic novels and others, while providing opportunities for students to creatively demonstrate their knowledge in digital forums on topics that reflect their own interests and passions. A number of formative and summative assessment strategies will conclude the session. Participants will receive an abundance of fresh ideas, activities, and resources that support virtual literature circles and how they can be used to tackle a number of important issues within our society and globally. Join us for discussions about integrating inclusive texts into our classrooms, modernizing the literature circle, embracing perspectives and narratives of those marginalized in society, and providing a forum where our students can share their thoughts, and have their voices heard and acknowledged.
(Maximum 60 participants)
Stephanie Thompson with Jennifer Birnie, Emma McWatt & Nicholas Rita
A wide body of research has long shown that classroom literature circles can build community, develop critical thinking, oral communication and listening skills, and deepen understanding of books through ongoing conversations. But, what happens in an online environment? How can teachers build community, facilitate meaningful discussion, and gather authentic assessment data when students are meeting virtually instead of face to face? During this session we will share strategies as to how teachers can foster a sense of community, encourage reflection and rich dialogue on a variety of text forms including fiction and non-fiction books, poetry, graphic novels and others, while providing opportunities for students to creatively demonstrate their knowledge in digital forums on topics that reflect their own interests and passions. A number of formative and summative assessment strategies will conclude the session. Participants will receive an abundance of fresh ideas, activities, and resources that support virtual literature circles and how they can be used to tackle a number of important issues within our society and globally. Join us for discussions about integrating inclusive texts into our classrooms, modernizing the literature circle, embracing perspectives and narratives of those marginalized in society, and providing a forum where our students can share their thoughts, and have their voices heard and acknowledged.
(Maximum 60 participants)
Stephanie Thompson with Jennifer Birnie, Emma McWatt & Nicholas Rita
Preparing Students to Self Assess their own Readiness for Online Learning - Secondary
Participation in 21st century society is increasingly dependent the ability to the use of digital technologies for a wide variety of purposes. This workshop will invite participants to experience one of the self-assessment tools - the Fully Online Learning Community Survey (FOLCS). This self-assessment tool is based on the Fully Online Learning Community Model Participants will examine and discuss: 1) what it means to be a fully online learner; 2) what does it mean to be working in community online in formal educational contexts; 3) ways to measure readiness; 4) collaborative research (GELO) approaches and tools to examine readiness, culture, competence (confidence and frequency of use of technology) and the impact of this in fully online learning environments.
(Maximum 60 participants)
Roland van Oostveen & Elizabeth Childs
Participation in 21st century society is increasingly dependent the ability to the use of digital technologies for a wide variety of purposes. This workshop will invite participants to experience one of the self-assessment tools - the Fully Online Learning Community Survey (FOLCS). This self-assessment tool is based on the Fully Online Learning Community Model Participants will examine and discuss: 1) what it means to be a fully online learner; 2) what does it mean to be working in community online in formal educational contexts; 3) ways to measure readiness; 4) collaborative research (GELO) approaches and tools to examine readiness, culture, competence (confidence and frequency of use of technology) and the impact of this in fully online learning environments.
(Maximum 60 participants)
Roland van Oostveen & Elizabeth Childs
Tuesday October 27, 2020 4:30 -6:00 pm
Assessment and Evaluation in a Virtual Learning Environment - General
It is clear that conversations with and observations of students are integral practices for capturing evidence of learning to inform the Assessment For, As, and Of Learning Cycle, but the question is how? This seminar will provide practical examples of how to reference Ontario Achievement Charts while using digital tools to collect evidence of learning from blended and virtual classroom conversations. Seminar participants will come away with copies of Google Product tools needed for documenting evidence of learning and a clear understanding of how that evidence can be used to provide feedback during formative assessment cycles and also to inform reporting of student achievement.
(Maximum 50 participants)
Heather Michel
It is clear that conversations with and observations of students are integral practices for capturing evidence of learning to inform the Assessment For, As, and Of Learning Cycle, but the question is how? This seminar will provide practical examples of how to reference Ontario Achievement Charts while using digital tools to collect evidence of learning from blended and virtual classroom conversations. Seminar participants will come away with copies of Google Product tools needed for documenting evidence of learning and a clear understanding of how that evidence can be used to provide feedback during formative assessment cycles and also to inform reporting of student achievement.
(Maximum 50 participants)
Heather Michel
Introduction to Online Inquiry-based Science Projects: Part 1 - G3-8
This session will assist teachers explore some science investigative strategies but with greater collaborative discussions. This presentation will guide teachers to develop online inquiry activities to build critical and creative thinking. Inquiry activities involve constructing knowledge, developing research strategies, and communicating the findings for real world events. Be it in grade 3 or grades 8, these inquiry processes develop tech-savvy learners and builds important habits of minds. This approach develops curiosity, inclusivity, open-mindedness, stewardship and genuine care for society, and will prepare learners for our ever changing world of technology. Teachers will gain strategies to organize skill development and do real projects that matters to students. Participants will receive access to an e-book on facilitating inquiry projects in their classes. Learn to facilitate students doing open-ended projects online.
(Maximum 30 participants)
Gabriel Roman Ayyavoo & Shannon Hill
This session will assist teachers explore some science investigative strategies but with greater collaborative discussions. This presentation will guide teachers to develop online inquiry activities to build critical and creative thinking. Inquiry activities involve constructing knowledge, developing research strategies, and communicating the findings for real world events. Be it in grade 3 or grades 8, these inquiry processes develop tech-savvy learners and builds important habits of minds. This approach develops curiosity, inclusivity, open-mindedness, stewardship and genuine care for society, and will prepare learners for our ever changing world of technology. Teachers will gain strategies to organize skill development and do real projects that matters to students. Participants will receive access to an e-book on facilitating inquiry projects in their classes. Learn to facilitate students doing open-ended projects online.
(Maximum 30 participants)
Gabriel Roman Ayyavoo & Shannon Hill
Helpful Tools for Online and Blended Learning - G4-6
This interactive workshop focuses on a series of helpful and free online tools that will help teachers (Grades 4 to 12) with organization, assessment and feedback, collaboration, learning modules and activities, mind maps, graphics and video creation. Participants will receive a summary booklet of resources addressed and an opportunity to contribute to an edited book (after the conference) with their favourite online tools.
(Maximum 100 participants)
Robin Kay
This interactive workshop focuses on a series of helpful and free online tools that will help teachers (Grades 4 to 12) with organization, assessment and feedback, collaboration, learning modules and activities, mind maps, graphics and video creation. Participants will receive a summary booklet of resources addressed and an opportunity to contribute to an edited book (after the conference) with their favourite online tools.
(Maximum 100 participants)
Robin Kay
Tuesday October 27, 2020 7:00 - 8:30 pm
An Introduction to Coding and Math - JK - Grade 3
If you have never coded before, just coded a little, or you are not sure how to learn math through coding, this workshop is for you. We will go through several 'hands on' activities to give you a head start on learning to code and learning mathematics. Practical, free, online resources will be shared and critiqued so you can make informed choices about what you bring to your students.
(Maximum 30 participants)
Iain Brodie with Shawna McCracken
If you have never coded before, just coded a little, or you are not sure how to learn math through coding, this workshop is for you. We will go through several 'hands on' activities to give you a head start on learning to code and learning mathematics. Practical, free, online resources will be shared and critiqued so you can make informed choices about what you bring to your students.
(Maximum 30 participants)
Iain Brodie with Shawna McCracken
Teaching & Learning with G-Suite - Grades 4-8
Join us for an interactive session on how to integrate the G-Suite apps into your teaching and learning practices. The G-Suite apps we will focus on include: Jamboard, Slides & Forms. While teachers may be familiar with the traditional uses of the tools, our session will focus on how to ‘hack’ them for more personalized and creative purposes.
(Maximum 50 participants)
Laura Morrison with Devin Flynn & Christian Whelan
Join us for an interactive session on how to integrate the G-Suite apps into your teaching and learning practices. The G-Suite apps we will focus on include: Jamboard, Slides & Forms. While teachers may be familiar with the traditional uses of the tools, our session will focus on how to ‘hack’ them for more personalized and creative purposes.
(Maximum 50 participants)
Laura Morrison with Devin Flynn & Christian Whelan
How to Incorporate Best Practices with Blended & Online Learning Tools for your IS Math Classes - Secondary
Given the uncertainty with the 2020-2021 school year, math teachers need to be prepared for face-to-face, blended and online learning. This session will discuss best practices in blended and online learning as they relate to secondary mathematics teaching and learning. Participants will explore effective strategies for moving their pedagogy and assessment online as well as tools to make this happen.
(Maximum 60 participants)
Diane Tepylo
Given the uncertainty with the 2020-2021 school year, math teachers need to be prepared for face-to-face, blended and online learning. This session will discuss best practices in blended and online learning as they relate to secondary mathematics teaching and learning. Participants will explore effective strategies for moving their pedagogy and assessment online as well as tools to make this happen.
(Maximum 60 participants)
Diane Tepylo
Exploring Personal Wellness at Home with Confidence, Creativity and Connection - General
Closed - Nov 3rd below
Michelle Hillier
Closed - Nov 3rd below
Michelle Hillier
Wednesday October 28, 2020 4:30 -6:00 pm
Making Online Learning Accessible for All - General
This workshop will explore best practices that help to ensure that 'all' students are able to access online learning, with particular focus on students with learning disabilities. You will need a Google Account and Chrome installed. Screen reader support enabled.
.(Maximum 75 participants)
Tricia Dwyer-Kuntz
This workshop will explore best practices that help to ensure that 'all' students are able to access online learning, with particular focus on students with learning disabilities. You will need a Google Account and Chrome installed. Screen reader support enabled.
.(Maximum 75 participants)
Tricia Dwyer-Kuntz
GAFE for HIGH school Teachers - Part 1 Secondary
Want to spend some time looking at Google Apps for Education (GAFE) available in your GSuite and maybe some add-ons that you can use tomorrow in any of your classes? From Science to Drama to Gym to Transportation Tech, there is something for every teacher, teaching in a high school. We will look at not only software but ideas of how to implement into your classroom with all learning levels. Learn how to be more organized with Google Keep, Google Calendar, and Planboard. We will look at ways new ways to think of Google Slides for online and in-class learning, with help from "Ditch that textbook" and "Hyperdocs". We can get you of of the jam not allowed to put kids in groups by showing you Jamboard. Lastly let's cram in how to mark all this cool stuff by using Google new Rubric builder that can even link into your schools LMS or see how to use the ministry licensed software of Markboard for all your marks and anecdotal notes.
(Maximum 100 participants)
Melissa Oliver
Want to spend some time looking at Google Apps for Education (GAFE) available in your GSuite and maybe some add-ons that you can use tomorrow in any of your classes? From Science to Drama to Gym to Transportation Tech, there is something for every teacher, teaching in a high school. We will look at not only software but ideas of how to implement into your classroom with all learning levels. Learn how to be more organized with Google Keep, Google Calendar, and Planboard. We will look at ways new ways to think of Google Slides for online and in-class learning, with help from "Ditch that textbook" and "Hyperdocs". We can get you of of the jam not allowed to put kids in groups by showing you Jamboard. Lastly let's cram in how to mark all this cool stuff by using Google new Rubric builder that can even link into your schools LMS or see how to use the ministry licensed software of Markboard for all your marks and anecdotal notes.
(Maximum 100 participants)
Melissa Oliver
You’ve Got This--Let the Learning Drive the Technology - Grades 4-6
Closed- see Nov 4th
Diana Petrarca with Olivia Rayner, Claudia Chiodo, Jessica Torrano
Closed- see Nov 4th
Diana Petrarca with Olivia Rayner, Claudia Chiodo, Jessica Torrano
Teaching Emergent Curriculum Inquiries in the Primary Classroom Online - JK - Grade 3
This workshop will support primary teachers implementing inquiry-based learning in their online classrooms. The four components of emergent curriculum--inquiry design, design of the environment, documentation and conversation--will be introduced and online approaches will be explored.
(Maximum 40 participants)
Brenda Jacobs with Bryden MacDonald & Shangavi Raveendran
This workshop will support primary teachers implementing inquiry-based learning in their online classrooms. The four components of emergent curriculum--inquiry design, design of the environment, documentation and conversation--will be introduced and online approaches will be explored.
(Maximum 40 participants)
Brenda Jacobs with Bryden MacDonald & Shangavi Raveendran
Meeting the New Coding Expectations through Art & Storytelling Activities - Grades 4-6
New coding environments have lots of possibilities for creative expression. Come explore art, animation and language activities that meet all the coding expectations within the new curriculum. After our creative explorations, we will discuss the curricular connections embedded in these activities. This session is suitable for beginning coders.
(Maximum 40 participants)
Diane Tepylo with Mandi Touma and Bryden MacDonald
New coding environments have lots of possibilities for creative expression. Come explore art, animation and language activities that meet all the coding expectations within the new curriculum. After our creative explorations, we will discuss the curricular connections embedded in these activities. This session is suitable for beginning coders.
(Maximum 40 participants)
Diane Tepylo with Mandi Touma and Bryden MacDonald
Wednesday October 28, 2020 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Creating Virtual Literature Circles: Community, Courageous Conversations and Student Choice - Grades 7-8
A wide body of research has long shown that classroom literature circles can build community, develop critical thinking, oral communication and listening skills, and deepen understanding of books through ongoing conversations. But, what happens in an online environment? How can teachers build community, facilitate meaningful discussion, and gather authentic assessment data when students are meeting virtually instead of face to face? During this session we will share strategies as to how teachers can foster a sense of community, encourage reflection and rich dialogue on a variety of text forms including fiction and non-fiction books, poetry, graphic novels and others, while providing opportunities for students to creatively demonstrate their knowledge in digital forums on topics that reflect their own interests and passions. A number of formative and summative assessment strategies will conclude the session. Participants will receive an abundance of fresh ideas, activities, and resources that support virtual literature circles and how they can be used to tackle a number of important issues within our society and globally. Join us for discussions about integrating inclusive texts into our classrooms, modernizing the literature circle, embracing perspectives and narratives of those marginalized in society, and providing a forum where our students can share their thoughts, and have their voices heard and acknowledged.
(Maximum 60 participants)
Stephanie Thompson with Jennifer Birnie, Emma McWatt & Nicholas Rita
A wide body of research has long shown that classroom literature circles can build community, develop critical thinking, oral communication and listening skills, and deepen understanding of books through ongoing conversations. But, what happens in an online environment? How can teachers build community, facilitate meaningful discussion, and gather authentic assessment data when students are meeting virtually instead of face to face? During this session we will share strategies as to how teachers can foster a sense of community, encourage reflection and rich dialogue on a variety of text forms including fiction and non-fiction books, poetry, graphic novels and others, while providing opportunities for students to creatively demonstrate their knowledge in digital forums on topics that reflect their own interests and passions. A number of formative and summative assessment strategies will conclude the session. Participants will receive an abundance of fresh ideas, activities, and resources that support virtual literature circles and how they can be used to tackle a number of important issues within our society and globally. Join us for discussions about integrating inclusive texts into our classrooms, modernizing the literature circle, embracing perspectives and narratives of those marginalized in society, and providing a forum where our students can share their thoughts, and have their voices heard and acknowledged.
(Maximum 60 participants)
Stephanie Thompson with Jennifer Birnie, Emma McWatt & Nicholas Rita
Fear of Coding? Fear No More - Grades 4-6
Are you thinking, "How am I ever going to teach my students to code when I know so little about it myself?" If you are, you are not alone. In this session, we will walk through the specific curriculum expectations and how to use Code.org to support yourself and your students in this journey. We will discuss what is coding, how it connects to math and other subject areas, and provide you with the tools you need to get started and continue.
(Maximum 30 participants)
Joy Benjamin
Are you thinking, "How am I ever going to teach my students to code when I know so little about it myself?" If you are, you are not alone. In this session, we will walk through the specific curriculum expectations and how to use Code.org to support yourself and your students in this journey. We will discuss what is coding, how it connects to math and other subject areas, and provide you with the tools you need to get started and continue.
(Maximum 30 participants)
Joy Benjamin
Teacher Created Videos for Online and Blended Classrooms - General
Do you want learn how you can engage and motivate your online students using video? Interested in humanizing your virtual classroom? Overwhelmed by all of the online learning advice out there? In this workshop, participants will learn how to make teacher videos for both online and blended classrooms using best practices from educational research. We'll explore the key elements for designing effective teacher-developed videos, share practical and step-by-step advice, and experiment with some of the tools and apps of the trade to get you started right away. Goal: To increase your comfort level to get you started on video making and arm you with all of the resources you will need. The workshop instructor is a veteran secondary school film and media educator and PhD candidate with over 15 years of teaching and learning with film and video.
(Maximum 30 participants)
Alison Mann with Shane Hardy, Samantha De Sousa & Juliet Zein
Do you want learn how you can engage and motivate your online students using video? Interested in humanizing your virtual classroom? Overwhelmed by all of the online learning advice out there? In this workshop, participants will learn how to make teacher videos for both online and blended classrooms using best practices from educational research. We'll explore the key elements for designing effective teacher-developed videos, share practical and step-by-step advice, and experiment with some of the tools and apps of the trade to get you started right away. Goal: To increase your comfort level to get you started on video making and arm you with all of the resources you will need. The workshop instructor is a veteran secondary school film and media educator and PhD candidate with over 15 years of teaching and learning with film and video.
(Maximum 30 participants)
Alison Mann with Shane Hardy, Samantha De Sousa & Juliet Zein
Thursday October 29, 2020 4:30 -6:00 pm
Teaching & Learning with G-Suite - Grade 4-8
Join us for an interactive session on how to integrate the G-Suite apps into your teaching and learning practices. The G-Suite apps we will focus on include: Jamboard, Slides & Forms. While teachers may be familiar with the traditional uses of the tools, our session will focus on how to ‘hack’ them for more personalized and creative purposes.
(Maximum 50 participants)
Laura Morrison with Devin Flynn & Christian Whelan
Join us for an interactive session on how to integrate the G-Suite apps into your teaching and learning practices. The G-Suite apps we will focus on include: Jamboard, Slides & Forms. While teachers may be familiar with the traditional uses of the tools, our session will focus on how to ‘hack’ them for more personalized and creative purposes.
(Maximum 50 participants)
Laura Morrison with Devin Flynn & Christian Whelan
From Classroom to ZoomRoom - Secondary
Closed - See Nov 5th below
Kayla Burtch
Closed - See Nov 5th below
Kayla Burtch
Introduction to Online Inquiry-based Science Projects: Part 1 - Secondary
This session will assist teachers explore some science investigative strategies with greater collaborative discussions. This presentation will guide teachers to develop online real inquiry activities to build critical and creative thinking. Inquiry activities involve identifying research topics, constructing knowledge, developing research strategies, and communicating findings for real world events. Be it in grade 9 or grade 12, inquiry based learning develops research skills in problem based learning and solving by learning to do hands-on investigation. This approach develops curiosity, inclusivity, open-mindedness, stewardship and genuine care for society, and will prepare learners for our ever changing world of technology. Teachers will gain strategies to organize skill development and do real projects that matters to students. Participants will receive access to an e-book on facilitating inquiry projects in their classes. Learn to facilitate students doing open -ended projects online.
(Maximum 30 participants)
Gabriel Roman Ayyavoo & Shannon Hill
This session will assist teachers explore some science investigative strategies with greater collaborative discussions. This presentation will guide teachers to develop online real inquiry activities to build critical and creative thinking. Inquiry activities involve identifying research topics, constructing knowledge, developing research strategies, and communicating findings for real world events. Be it in grade 9 or grade 12, inquiry based learning develops research skills in problem based learning and solving by learning to do hands-on investigation. This approach develops curiosity, inclusivity, open-mindedness, stewardship and genuine care for society, and will prepare learners for our ever changing world of technology. Teachers will gain strategies to organize skill development and do real projects that matters to students. Participants will receive access to an e-book on facilitating inquiry projects in their classes. Learn to facilitate students doing open -ended projects online.
(Maximum 30 participants)
Gabriel Roman Ayyavoo & Shannon Hill
Thursday October 29, 2020 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Going "live" - Synchronous Secondary School Classes - Secondary
Join Dr. Terry Whitmell, a principal of an online secondary school and Alison Mann, a seasoned online secondary school teacher and PhD. candidate with a background in online learning, for an engaging and enlightening workshop for teachers new(ish) to the online learning environment. In this workshop, we will share best practices directed at supporting online teachers design and deliver effective secondary school courses. We will discuss how to plan courses with a clear and consistent structure and workflow directed at maintaining student engagement, motivation and interaction. The facilitators will model a synchronous online secondary class, with participants experiencing the roles of both students and facilitators. We will also discuss some guidelines pertaining to e-professionalism in online contexts to be shared with teachers. We will be using Google Classroom for this workshop, but the concepts shared are transferrable to other platforms.
(Maximum 30 participants)
Alison Mann & Terry Whitmell
Join Dr. Terry Whitmell, a principal of an online secondary school and Alison Mann, a seasoned online secondary school teacher and PhD. candidate with a background in online learning, for an engaging and enlightening workshop for teachers new(ish) to the online learning environment. In this workshop, we will share best practices directed at supporting online teachers design and deliver effective secondary school courses. We will discuss how to plan courses with a clear and consistent structure and workflow directed at maintaining student engagement, motivation and interaction. The facilitators will model a synchronous online secondary class, with participants experiencing the roles of both students and facilitators. We will also discuss some guidelines pertaining to e-professionalism in online contexts to be shared with teachers. We will be using Google Classroom for this workshop, but the concepts shared are transferrable to other platforms.
(Maximum 30 participants)
Alison Mann & Terry Whitmell
Community Building in the Online Environment - General
"Students don't care what you know until they know that you care.' Effective teachers are masters at creating safe and caring classrooms where students are empowered to take risks. But how do you create this environment in an online classroom? This workshop will explore tips and tricks on how to build community virtually.
(Maximum 75 participants)
Tricia Dwyer-Kuntz
"Students don't care what you know until they know that you care.' Effective teachers are masters at creating safe and caring classrooms where students are empowered to take risks. But how do you create this environment in an online classroom? This workshop will explore tips and tricks on how to build community virtually.
(Maximum 75 participants)
Tricia Dwyer-Kuntz
Monday November 2, 2020 4:30 - 6:00 pm
Shifting Teaching and Learning Online - Part 2 - Secondary
This workshop will build off Shifting Teaching and Learning Online - Part 1 and focus on specific activities/strategies (in detail) that can be used in a variety synchronous middle school and high classrooms. Participants will experience and learn how to facilitate each type of activity.
(Maximum 300 participants)
Robin Kay
This workshop will build off Shifting Teaching and Learning Online - Part 1 and focus on specific activities/strategies (in detail) that can be used in a variety synchronous middle school and high classrooms. Participants will experience and learn how to facilitate each type of activity.
(Maximum 300 participants)
Robin Kay
Exploring Best Practices in Teaching Movement through Virtual Learning - General
Having to teach the Physical Education and Dance curriculums has become more challenging with the need to get our students up and moving at home to meet the actual physical participation requirements of the courses. Working and teaching from home is also having significant impacts on the well-being and mental health of our educators and students. After teaching and leading 100’s of virtual sessions, I have come to understand the challenges and have created this hands-on practical session designed specifically to help teachers navigate these times. After this session, Physical Education and Dance educators will be able to use breakout rooms for “group work” in movement, understand the best use of technology, materials, resources and space needs for teaching virtual movement and create content that is most appropriate for the synchronous vs. asynchronous teaching time
(Maximum 250 participants)
Michelle Hillier
Having to teach the Physical Education and Dance curriculums has become more challenging with the need to get our students up and moving at home to meet the actual physical participation requirements of the courses. Working and teaching from home is also having significant impacts on the well-being and mental health of our educators and students. After teaching and leading 100’s of virtual sessions, I have come to understand the challenges and have created this hands-on practical session designed specifically to help teachers navigate these times. After this session, Physical Education and Dance educators will be able to use breakout rooms for “group work” in movement, understand the best use of technology, materials, resources and space needs for teaching virtual movement and create content that is most appropriate for the synchronous vs. asynchronous teaching time
(Maximum 250 participants)
Michelle Hillier
An Introduction to Coding and Math - Grades 4-6
If you have never coded before, just coded a little, or you are not sure how to learn math through coding, this workshop is for you. We will go through several 'hands on' activities to give you a head start on learning to code and learning mathematics. Practical, free, online resources will be shared and critiqued so you can make informed choices about what you bring to your students.
(Maximum 30 participants)
Iain Brodie with Shawna McCracken
If you have never coded before, just coded a little, or you are not sure how to learn math through coding, this workshop is for you. We will go through several 'hands on' activities to give you a head start on learning to code and learning mathematics. Practical, free, online resources will be shared and critiqued so you can make informed choices about what you bring to your students.
(Maximum 30 participants)
Iain Brodie with Shawna McCracken
Teacher Created Videos for Online and Blended Classrooms - General
Do you want learn how you can engage and motivate your online students using video? Interested in humanizing your virtual classroom? Overwhelmed by all of the online learning advice out there? In this workshop, participants will learn how to make teacher videos for both online and blended classrooms using best practices from educational research. We'll explore the key elements for designing effective teacher-developed videos, share practical and step-by-step advice, and experiment with some of the tools
and apps of the trade to get you started right away. Goal: To increase your comfort level to get you started on video making and arm you with all of the
resources you will need. The workshop instructor is a veteran secondary school film and media educator and PhD candidate with over 15 years of teaching and learning with film and video.
(Maximum 30 participants)
Alison Mann with Shane Hardy, Samantha De Sousa & Juliet Zein
Do you want learn how you can engage and motivate your online students using video? Interested in humanizing your virtual classroom? Overwhelmed by all of the online learning advice out there? In this workshop, participants will learn how to make teacher videos for both online and blended classrooms using best practices from educational research. We'll explore the key elements for designing effective teacher-developed videos, share practical and step-by-step advice, and experiment with some of the tools
and apps of the trade to get you started right away. Goal: To increase your comfort level to get you started on video making and arm you with all of the
resources you will need. The workshop instructor is a veteran secondary school film and media educator and PhD candidate with over 15 years of teaching and learning with film and video.
(Maximum 30 participants)
Alison Mann with Shane Hardy, Samantha De Sousa & Juliet Zein
Monday November 2, 2020 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Guided Reading In Distance Learning - JK - Grades 3
Guided Reading is a powerful instructional strategy that bridges the gap between teacher modelling and student independence (Ontario, 2006). In this session, we will discuss how the components of guided reading (introducing the text, supporting effective reading, teaching processing strategies, and discussing/revisiting the text) can be implemented in a distance learning classroom using a blend of synchronous and asynchronous instruction.
(Maximum 100 participants)
Sandra Filetti & Lori McCaw
Guided Reading is a powerful instructional strategy that bridges the gap between teacher modelling and student independence (Ontario, 2006). In this session, we will discuss how the components of guided reading (introducing the text, supporting effective reading, teaching processing strategies, and discussing/revisiting the text) can be implemented in a distance learning classroom using a blend of synchronous and asynchronous instruction.
(Maximum 100 participants)
Sandra Filetti & Lori McCaw
Coding and Math with MakeCode - Grades 4-6
Join us for a hands-on, interactive session on coding with math in hybrid learning environments. This session is for those elementary educators who have some experience/knowledge of block coding and want some practical math activities and lessons. We will have some hands-on practice with block coding involving sequential, concurrent and repeating events. Breakout sessions will also involve testing some online math activities and discussing further in-class, "making" opportunities. Some experience with block coding is recommended for this session.
(Maximum 45 participants)
Margie Lam with Wei-Kun Chung, Lianna Metauro, Christian Whelan & Andrei Basaraba
Join us for a hands-on, interactive session on coding with math in hybrid learning environments. This session is for those elementary educators who have some experience/knowledge of block coding and want some practical math activities and lessons. We will have some hands-on practice with block coding involving sequential, concurrent and repeating events. Breakout sessions will also involve testing some online math activities and discussing further in-class, "making" opportunities. Some experience with block coding is recommended for this session.
(Maximum 45 participants)
Margie Lam with Wei-Kun Chung, Lianna Metauro, Christian Whelan & Andrei Basaraba
Adapting Visual Arts for Online and Blended Teaching: Grades 4 - 8
No previous Visual Art experience is required for this session. We will explore how to incorporate digital technology into the Grade 4-8 Visual Arts program for online and blended teaching. It will support, enrich, and extend your Visual Arts program particularly in Art-making where video and stop-motion activities to engage students will be introduced. Various ways to conduct Critical Analysis and the use of digital portfolios to increase creativity will be explored.
(Maximum 36 participants)
John Bebbington with Bryden Mac Donald & Mandi Touma
No previous Visual Art experience is required for this session. We will explore how to incorporate digital technology into the Grade 4-8 Visual Arts program for online and blended teaching. It will support, enrich, and extend your Visual Arts program particularly in Art-making where video and stop-motion activities to engage students will be introduced. Various ways to conduct Critical Analysis and the use of digital portfolios to increase creativity will be explored.
(Maximum 36 participants)
John Bebbington with Bryden Mac Donald & Mandi Touma
Tuesday November 3, 2020 4:30- 6:00 pm
CODING: Do you Need to Make Code? - Secondary
Jump in headfirst with the beginner steps of how to use MakeCode. From Micro:bits to Minecraft we can look at two Microsoft leading STEM programs that engage students in coding from grades 4 to 10. Let's look at hands-on beginning activities with the Micro:bit, understanding simple block code, and then see how this becomes the bases of python or javascript. Getting you started if you have never coded or used a Micro:bit, to sharing best practices with others who have used Micro:bits. Next, let's look at what Minecraft has to offer for teachers in coding and some creative STEM projects that can be used in various subject areas including ART and ENGLISH. Minecraft also offers MakeCode that can use block coding, javascript, or python. We will look at various places for resources and exchange ideas as to how Minecraft can help students build together without touching the same blocks to build. With these two programs that are all the rage, let's see how they can fit into your teaching.
(Maximum 100 participants)
Melissa Oliver
Jump in headfirst with the beginner steps of how to use MakeCode. From Micro:bits to Minecraft we can look at two Microsoft leading STEM programs that engage students in coding from grades 4 to 10. Let's look at hands-on beginning activities with the Micro:bit, understanding simple block code, and then see how this becomes the bases of python or javascript. Getting you started if you have never coded or used a Micro:bit, to sharing best practices with others who have used Micro:bits. Next, let's look at what Minecraft has to offer for teachers in coding and some creative STEM projects that can be used in various subject areas including ART and ENGLISH. Minecraft also offers MakeCode that can use block coding, javascript, or python. We will look at various places for resources and exchange ideas as to how Minecraft can help students build together without touching the same blocks to build. With these two programs that are all the rage, let's see how they can fit into your teaching.
(Maximum 100 participants)
Melissa Oliver
Exploring Personal Wellness at Home with Confidence, Creativity and Connection - General
There’s no question that the current situation has disrupted usual work-life routines. The need to work from home is having significant impacts on the well-being and mental health of educators and students. In this hands-on practical session, you will discover, learn and experience how movement for personal wellness can nurture new levels of well-being in your work, your life, and the community around you. Personal connection is the key and that is difficult in these current times. See how movement can reduce stress & anxiety, increase self-awareness, mental health and nurture creativity. In a world full of right and wrongs, when you explore YOUR way of moving, the best part is “You Can’t Get it Wrong!”
(Maximum 250 participants)
Michelle Hillier
There’s no question that the current situation has disrupted usual work-life routines. The need to work from home is having significant impacts on the well-being and mental health of educators and students. In this hands-on practical session, you will discover, learn and experience how movement for personal wellness can nurture new levels of well-being in your work, your life, and the community around you. Personal connection is the key and that is difficult in these current times. See how movement can reduce stress & anxiety, increase self-awareness, mental health and nurture creativity. In a world full of right and wrongs, when you explore YOUR way of moving, the best part is “You Can’t Get it Wrong!”
(Maximum 250 participants)
Michelle Hillier
Tuesday November 3, 2020 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Now You Are Online--Go Global - General
This workshop will examine ways educators in many countries have used online learning methods to address issues arising from local conflicts (Northern Ireland and Israel in particular) and to build a broader sense of community (especially in the U.K. and the European Union). It will also focus attention on a variety of larger scale projects that seek to build intercultural understanding through shared online educational projects (notably iEARN and CCGL). The workshop will be informed by Dr. Hunter’s research over the last 15 years but will concentrate on practical examples of ongoing international projects and information on how to get involved in similar activities.
(Maximum 300 participants)
Bill Hunter
This workshop will examine ways educators in many countries have used online learning methods to address issues arising from local conflicts (Northern Ireland and Israel in particular) and to build a broader sense of community (especially in the U.K. and the European Union). It will also focus attention on a variety of larger scale projects that seek to build intercultural understanding through shared online educational projects (notably iEARN and CCGL). The workshop will be informed by Dr. Hunter’s research over the last 15 years but will concentrate on practical examples of ongoing international projects and information on how to get involved in similar activities.
(Maximum 300 participants)
Bill Hunter
Assessment and Evaluation in a Virtual Learning Environment - General
It is clear that conversations with and observations of students are integral practices for capturing evidence of learning to inform the Assessment For, As, and Of Learning Cycle, but the question is how? This seminar will provide practical examples of how to reference Ontario Achievement Charts while using digital tools to collect evidence of learning from blended and virtual classroom conversations. Seminar participants will come away with copies of Google Product tools needed for documenting evidence of learning and a clear understanding of how that evidence can be used to provide feedback during formative assessment cycles and also to inform reporting of student achievement.
(Maximum 50 participants)
Heather Michel
It is clear that conversations with and observations of students are integral practices for capturing evidence of learning to inform the Assessment For, As, and Of Learning Cycle, but the question is how? This seminar will provide practical examples of how to reference Ontario Achievement Charts while using digital tools to collect evidence of learning from blended and virtual classroom conversations. Seminar participants will come away with copies of Google Product tools needed for documenting evidence of learning and a clear understanding of how that evidence can be used to provide feedback during formative assessment cycles and also to inform reporting of student achievement.
(Maximum 50 participants)
Heather Michel
Going "live" - Synchronous Secondary School Classes - Secondary
Join Dr. Terry Whitmell, a principal of an online secondary school and Alison Mann, a seasoned online secondary school teacher and PhD. candidate with a background in online learning, for an engaging and enlightening workshop for teachers new(ish) to the online learning environment. In this workshop, we will share best practices directed at supporting online teachers design and deliver effective secondary school courses. We will discuss how to plan courses with a clear and consistent structure and workflow directed at maintaining student engagement, motivation and interaction. The facilitators will model a synchronous online secondary class, with participants experiencing the roles of both students and facilitators. We will also discuss some guidelines pertaining to e-professionalism in online contexts to be shared with teachers. We will be using Google Classroom for this workshop, but the concepts shared are transferrable to other platforms.
(Maximum 30 participants)
Alison Mann & Terry Whitmell
Join Dr. Terry Whitmell, a principal of an online secondary school and Alison Mann, a seasoned online secondary school teacher and PhD. candidate with a background in online learning, for an engaging and enlightening workshop for teachers new(ish) to the online learning environment. In this workshop, we will share best practices directed at supporting online teachers design and deliver effective secondary school courses. We will discuss how to plan courses with a clear and consistent structure and workflow directed at maintaining student engagement, motivation and interaction. The facilitators will model a synchronous online secondary class, with participants experiencing the roles of both students and facilitators. We will also discuss some guidelines pertaining to e-professionalism in online contexts to be shared with teachers. We will be using Google Classroom for this workshop, but the concepts shared are transferrable to other platforms.
(Maximum 30 participants)
Alison Mann & Terry Whitmell
Wednesday November 4, 2020 4:30 - 6:00 pm
GAFE for High School - Part 2 - Secondary
Looking for a little bit more from your GAFE (Google Apps for Education) then come into this session and share some of your best practices and learn from others. As we go over some of the more advanced ways to use GAFE for ideas like "ditch that textbook" and "Hyperdocs" plus many more ways to engage students in your curriculum.
(Maximum 100 participants)
Melissa Oliver
Looking for a little bit more from your GAFE (Google Apps for Education) then come into this session and share some of your best practices and learn from others. As we go over some of the more advanced ways to use GAFE for ideas like "ditch that textbook" and "Hyperdocs" plus many more ways to engage students in your curriculum.
(Maximum 100 participants)
Melissa Oliver
Virtual Making: Introduction to CoSpaces Edu - Grades 4-8
Looking for innovative technologies to use with your face-to-face, hybrid, or virtual classrooms? Get started with CoSpaces Edu in this interactive workshop from Ontario Tech's award-winning STEAM-3D Maker Lab. CoSpaces is a three-dimensional design application enabling students to create 3D animations, bring them to life with block- or text-based coding, and view their creations in augmented or virtual reality. In this session, we will guide participants through interacting with the CoSpaces environment, explore designing and coding in the app, and highlight best teaching practices as well as curricular applications for the tool.
(Maximum 40 participants)
Jennifer Robb & Zeynep Gecu-Parmaksiz with Christian Whelan & Christina Campbell
Looking for innovative technologies to use with your face-to-face, hybrid, or virtual classrooms? Get started with CoSpaces Edu in this interactive workshop from Ontario Tech's award-winning STEAM-3D Maker Lab. CoSpaces is a three-dimensional design application enabling students to create 3D animations, bring them to life with block- or text-based coding, and view their creations in augmented or virtual reality. In this session, we will guide participants through interacting with the CoSpaces environment, explore designing and coding in the app, and highlight best teaching practices as well as curricular applications for the tool.
(Maximum 40 participants)
Jennifer Robb & Zeynep Gecu-Parmaksiz with Christian Whelan & Christina Campbell
You’ve Got This--Let the Learning Drive the Technology - Grades 4-6
Rather than letting the technology drive the learning, this session will provide examples of how a framework for how people learn might be used to guide decision-making in online learning environments. This session will help elementary teachers take their knowledge of how people learn to the online world!
(Maximum 40 participants)
Diana Petrarca with Olivia Raynor, Claudia Chiodo, Jessica Torrano
Rather than letting the technology drive the learning, this session will provide examples of how a framework for how people learn might be used to guide decision-making in online learning environments. This session will help elementary teachers take their knowledge of how people learn to the online world!
(Maximum 40 participants)
Diana Petrarca with Olivia Raynor, Claudia Chiodo, Jessica Torrano
Fear of Coding? Fear No More - Grades 4-6
Are you thinking, "How am I ever going to teach my students to code when I know so little about it myself?" If you are, you are not alone. In this session, we will walk through the specific curriculum expectations and how to use Code.org to support yourself and your students in this journey. We will discuss what is coding, how it connects to math and other subject areas, and provide you with the tools you need to get started and continue.
(Maximum 30 participants)
Joy Benjamin
Are you thinking, "How am I ever going to teach my students to code when I know so little about it myself?" If you are, you are not alone. In this session, we will walk through the specific curriculum expectations and how to use Code.org to support yourself and your students in this journey. We will discuss what is coding, how it connects to math and other subject areas, and provide you with the tools you need to get started and continue.
(Maximum 30 participants)
Joy Benjamin
Wednesday November 4, 2020 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Making Online Learning Fun with Bitmoji Classrooms - General
Bitmoji Classrooms are the current craze sweeping online education. Used correctly, they can increase engagement and make learning fun (for both teachers and students)! This workshop will look at creating and implementing your own Bitmoji classroom using platforms such as Google slides, Google Sites, Wix and Google Classroom . Make space in your Google Drive for the many resources we will share so you can start building your own right away!
(Maximum 75 participants)
Tricia Dwyer-Kuntz with Brooke Arruda & Danika Dos Santos
Bitmoji Classrooms are the current craze sweeping online education. Used correctly, they can increase engagement and make learning fun (for both teachers and students)! This workshop will look at creating and implementing your own Bitmoji classroom using platforms such as Google slides, Google Sites, Wix and Google Classroom . Make space in your Google Drive for the many resources we will share so you can start building your own right away!
(Maximum 75 participants)
Tricia Dwyer-Kuntz with Brooke Arruda & Danika Dos Santos
Teaching Emergent Curriculum Inquiries in the Primary Classroom Online - JK - Grades 3
This workshop will support primary teachers implementing inquiry-based learning in their online classrooms. The four components of emergent curriculum--inquiry design, design of the environment, documentation and conversation--will be introduced and online approaches will be explored.
(Maximum 40 participants)
Brenda Jacobs with Bryden MacDonald & Shangavi Raveendran
This workshop will support primary teachers implementing inquiry-based learning in their online classrooms. The four components of emergent curriculum--inquiry design, design of the environment, documentation and conversation--will be introduced and online approaches will be explored.
(Maximum 40 participants)
Brenda Jacobs with Bryden MacDonald & Shangavi Raveendran
Teaching Digital Citizenship Through Media Literacy: A Collection of Resources - Grades 4-6
With the growing emphasis on independence that comes with online learning, the 21st century competencies are becoming increasingly important. This workshop will explore students as digital citizens, and will equip educators with useful tools to support students in primary and junior divisions with their endeavors in Media Literacy. Media Smarts, a website based on the Ontario Curriculum, contains a number of free lesson plans, activities, and games which can be used to improve the experience of learning and teaching online.
(Maximum 250 participants)
Lesley Wilton with Rhiannon Latremouille, Adriana Todorovski
With the growing emphasis on independence that comes with online learning, the 21st century competencies are becoming increasingly important. This workshop will explore students as digital citizens, and will equip educators with useful tools to support students in primary and junior divisions with their endeavors in Media Literacy. Media Smarts, a website based on the Ontario Curriculum, contains a number of free lesson plans, activities, and games which can be used to improve the experience of learning and teaching online.
(Maximum 250 participants)
Lesley Wilton with Rhiannon Latremouille, Adriana Todorovski
Meeting the New Coding Expectations through Art & Storytelling Activities - JK - Grades 3
New coding environments have lots of possibilities for creative expression. Come explore art, animation and language activities that meet all the coding expectations within the new curriculum. After our creative explorations, we will discuss the curricular connections embedded in these activities. This session is suitable for beginning coders.
(Maximum 40 participants)
Diane Tepylo with Mandi Touma and Bryden MacDonald
New coding environments have lots of possibilities for creative expression. Come explore art, animation and language activities that meet all the coding expectations within the new curriculum. After our creative explorations, we will discuss the curricular connections embedded in these activities. This session is suitable for beginning coders.
(Maximum 40 participants)
Diane Tepylo with Mandi Touma and Bryden MacDonald
Thursday November 5, 2020 4:30 - 6:00 pm
From Classroom to ZoomRoom - Secondary
So you have your lesson plans from last year...but how do you translate those experiences into the virtual arena? Instead of re-inventing the wheel, let's see what we can draw from the corporate training world. This workshop will explore tips, strategies, and online applications that will help you create engaging learning experiences online, without starting from scratch.
(Maximum 30 participants)
Kayla Burtch
So you have your lesson plans from last year...but how do you translate those experiences into the virtual arena? Instead of re-inventing the wheel, let's see what we can draw from the corporate training world. This workshop will explore tips, strategies, and online applications that will help you create engaging learning experiences online, without starting from scratch.
(Maximum 30 participants)
Kayla Burtch
Thursday November 5, 2020 7:00 - 8:30 pm
Balancing the 4 Frames: Kindergarten and Remote Teaching - JK-3
This workshop will support Kindergarten teachers who may be facing remote teaching scenarios. Our interactive workshop features a small selection of tools that will support Kindergarten learners and their families. We will discuss professional advisory limitations, establishing social/emotional connections, privacy issues, learning resources and more. Join us as we explore and discuss the possibilities.
(Maximum 100 participants)
Lesley Wilton with Alexsis Theodore & Joey Vocino
This workshop will support Kindergarten teachers who may be facing remote teaching scenarios. Our interactive workshop features a small selection of tools that will support Kindergarten learners and their families. We will discuss professional advisory limitations, establishing social/emotional connections, privacy issues, learning resources and more. Join us as we explore and discuss the possibilities.
(Maximum 100 participants)
Lesley Wilton with Alexsis Theodore & Joey Vocino
Teach VIRTUALLY Anything - Building Online Capacity for Junior Teachers - Grades 4-5
Do you want to build your capacity to deliver curriculum using online technology? Join me in my virtual PD session ‘Teach VIRTUALLY Anything - Building Online Capacity for Junior Teachers’. We will explore the development of inclusive online teaching platforms at the junior level, as well as explore the pedagogical principles of SAMR and differentiated instruction, to lead to increased online learning and engagement for our students through deep and meaningful connections to the Ontario curriculum. This PD session will involve both a theoretical and a practical component where we will learn how to build a virtual room to use with students.
(Maximum 100 participants)
Margarita María Rigó
Do you want to build your capacity to deliver curriculum using online technology? Join me in my virtual PD session ‘Teach VIRTUALLY Anything - Building Online Capacity for Junior Teachers’. We will explore the development of inclusive online teaching platforms at the junior level, as well as explore the pedagogical principles of SAMR and differentiated instruction, to lead to increased online learning and engagement for our students through deep and meaningful connections to the Ontario curriculum. This PD session will involve both a theoretical and a practical component where we will learn how to build a virtual room to use with students.
(Maximum 100 participants)
Margarita María Rigó
Online Scaffolding with K - 12 Teachers on their Current Science Inquiry - Grades 4-12
With the current pandemic crisis, doing sciences online may promote building authentic investigative skills in students. Using more discussions in Breakout Groups, teachers will present their ideas/strategies that they have begun or will begin soon. Possible resources for accessing General Sciences/ Biology/Chemistry/Physics materials and mentorship opportunities will be discussed for intermediate/senior students. Teachers will collaborate in breakout groups on their current strategies, preferably in their teaching panels (i.e., k-3, 4-6, 7-8 and 9-12). This part 2 workshop presents further opportunities for classroom teachers to collaborate in developing more inquiry teaching strategies. Collaborative discussions may include, assessing their procedures/methods, interpreting data, applying solutions and presenting their findings via online platforms. At the end of this session, teachers will leave with more shared and improved ideas to mentor their students’ current class projects. This builds on Introduction to Online Inquiry-based Science Projects: Part 1 on Oct 27 or Oct 29.
(Maximum 30 participants)
Gabriel Roman Ayyavoo & Shannon Hill
With the current pandemic crisis, doing sciences online may promote building authentic investigative skills in students. Using more discussions in Breakout Groups, teachers will present their ideas/strategies that they have begun or will begin soon. Possible resources for accessing General Sciences/ Biology/Chemistry/Physics materials and mentorship opportunities will be discussed for intermediate/senior students. Teachers will collaborate in breakout groups on their current strategies, preferably in their teaching panels (i.e., k-3, 4-6, 7-8 and 9-12). This part 2 workshop presents further opportunities for classroom teachers to collaborate in developing more inquiry teaching strategies. Collaborative discussions may include, assessing their procedures/methods, interpreting data, applying solutions and presenting their findings via online platforms. At the end of this session, teachers will leave with more shared and improved ideas to mentor their students’ current class projects. This builds on Introduction to Online Inquiry-based Science Projects: Part 1 on Oct 27 or Oct 29.
(Maximum 30 participants)
Gabriel Roman Ayyavoo & Shannon Hill