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- See Nov 3rd
Michelle Hillier
Closed- See Nov 3rd
Michelle Hillier