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Please note that many of the below resources also offer an optional question and answer session virtual session. Please view the asynchronous content before attending the Q&A.
Please note that many of the below resources also offer an optional question and answer session virtual session. Please view the asynchronous content before attending the Q&A.
Session Descriptions and Links
Session Descriptions and Links
Anchoring Language Arts with Independent Reading
Anchoring Language Arts with Independent Reading
Facilitator: Sonya MacKinnon
Grade Levels: 7-12 Language Arts Teachers (content delivered in English)
Link(s) to View: Link available soon
Session Description: There are so many opportunities for literacy growth when ELA is anchored by a solid independent reading program. Join Sonya as she shares reasons why this statement is true and offers tips for how to build an independent reading program that works for both you and your students.
Follow Up: There will be a 2 hour session to explore the resources and a question and answer period on Tuesday, Aug 30 from 1-3. Link will be available in the Tuesday schedule. Please view the above content before attending.
Creating a Culture of Conversation to Support Literacy Learning
Creating a Culture of Conversation to Support Literacy Learning
Facilitator: Laura MacIntosh
Grade Levels: P-2
Link(s) to View: Slides
Session Description: It is through listening and speaking that students learn how to communicate with others and build a strong foundation for reading and writing comprehension. This session will explore authentic ways to promote student voices to create a classroom culture of conversation.
Follow Up: There will be a 30 minute Q&A period based on this content Tuesday, Aug 30 from 11:15 - 11:45am. Link will be available in the Tuesday schedule. Please view the above content before attending.
Créer des textes personnalisés
Créer des textes personnalisés
Facilitator: Jackie McCormick
Grade Levels: P-2
Link(s) to View: Video
Session Description: Cette session portera principalement sur la création de textes personnalisés afin de développer un fondement solide en littératie qui aidera les enfants à lire des histoires de niveau C.
Follow Up: Il y aura deux périodes de questions-réponses de 60 minutes basées sur ce contenu le mardi 30 août et le mercredi 31 août, tous deux de 10h à 11h. Les liens seront disponibles dans les horaires du mardi et du mercredi. Veuillez consulter le contenu ci-dessus avant de participer.
Engaging in inquiry based learning
Engaging in inquiry based learning
Facilitator: EECD, Alison Walker, Melissa Trenbirth
Grade Levels: 7-8 Language Arts Teachers (content delivered in English)
Link(s) to View: Recorded Video
Session Description: At your leisure, watch the EECD’s 10 minute video about some of the misconceptions about inquiry. Have questions? Looking for resources? Want to book a virtual chat? Contact alison.walker@hrce.ca or mtrenbirth@hrce.ca
Long Term Planning
Long Term Planning
Facilitator: Melissa Trenbirth
Grade Levels: 7-8 Language Arts Teachers (content delivered in English)
Link(s) to View: Slides
Session Description: This asynchronous session can be viewed at your leisure to help you think about long term planning, including using backward design, unpacking outcomes and planning a unit. The session contains voice over videos and resources.
Follow Up: There will be a 20 minute Q&A based on this content happening on Tuesday, Aug 30 from 1:30 - 1:50. Link will be available in the Tuesday schedule. Please view the above content before attending.
Reframe your planning for 2022-2023
Reframe your planning for 2022-2023
Facilitator: Melina McNeil
Grade Levels: 7-8
Link(s) to View: Slides
Session Description: Ready to plan for the coming year? Find the newer outcomes for your subject area quite broad? The above slide deck outlines how you might reframe your planning with skills at the forefront.
Follow Up: There will be a 60 minute Q&A period based on this content Tuesday, Aug 30 from 9:30 - 10:30am. Link will be available in the Tuesday schedule. Please view the above content before attending.
Running Record Modules
Running Record Modules
Facilitator: Regan Clancey and Carolyn Cleary Meagher
Grade Levels: P-6
Link(s) to View: Links are available by clicking on the underlined module titles below
Session Descriptions: This session is comprised of four modules. The modules are an introduction to administering a running record and understanding how to use the information gathered to plan instruction:
Module 1 - What is a Running Record and When Should I Use a Running Record
Module 3 - Analyzing the Running Record
Module 4 - Responding to the Running Record
Follow Up: There will be a 60 minute Q&A period based on this content Tuesday, Aug 30 and Wednesday August 31 from 10:00 - 11:00am. Link will be available in the Tuesday and Wednesday schedules. Please view the above content before attending.
Scaffolding Structured Inquiry
Scaffolding Structured Inquiry
Facilitator: Alison Walker
Grade Levels: 7-12 Teachers, 7-8 Renewal Teachers
Link(s) to View: Recorded Video
Session Description: Recorded in August 2021, the message in this video still holds true. As you are leaning into teaching from an inquiry stance, think big and start small. This session encourages you to facilitate small “i” inquiry moments early in the term to create the conditions for later Inquiry cycles.
Follow up: There will be a 30 minute Q&A based on this content happening on Monday, Aug 29 from 11:15-11:45. Link will be available in the Monday schedule. Please view the above content before attending.
Using Assessment to Inform Instruction
Using Assessment to Inform Instruction
Facilitator: Alayne Power
Grade Levels: P-2
Link(s) to View: Links are available by clicking on the underlined module titles below
Session Description: This session is comprised of 3 modules:
Module 1 - Overview of Small Group Instruction: Explore an overview of small group instruction by looking at what routines and structures need to be in place so that small group instruction is implemented successfully.
Module 2 - Looking for Trends: Forming Your Small Groups: Look at how to analyze student information to make strategic decisions regarding which students would benefit from working together in a guided group.
Module 3 - Guided Groups: Lessons in Action: Look at how to plan and implement effective small group guided lessons.
Follow Up: There will be a 30 minute Q&A period based on this content Tuesday, Aug 30 from 11:15 - 11:45. Link will be available in the Tuesday schedule. Please view the above content before attending.
Retrieval Practice to Support Durable Learning
Retrieval Practice to Support Durable Learning
Facilitator: Denise Johnston-MacDonald
Grade Levels: 3-10 Mathematics Teachers
Link(s) to View: Retrieval Practice video session Retrieval Practice Slides
Session Description: This session will focus on learning about and how to implement retrieval practice and interleaved practice. These strategies help students to strengthen and maintain mathematical skills and understandings. Throughout the session we will examine the benefits of retrieval practice and interleaved practice as well as becoming familiar with some ready-to-go resources to use with your students.
Setting your Mathematics Learning Environment
Setting your Mathematics Learning Environment
Facilitator: Denise Johnston-MacDonald
Grade Levels: 4-6 Mathematics Teachers
Link(s) to View: Setting up your Learning environment - video session Setting up your Learning environment - slides
Session Description: This session will allow participants to learn how the physical space can be arranged to maximize learning for whole-group, small-group and individual instruction. The session will also explore how to establish routines at the beginning of the year to support a culture of learning.
4 Math Technology Tools You Can’t Live Without (Desmos, EquatIO, Polypad, Quizizz)
4 Math Technology Tools You Can’t Live Without (Desmos, EquatIO, Polypad, Quizizz)
Facilitator: Erick Lee
Grade Levels: 7-12 Mathematics Teachers
Session Description: This session will discuss how to leverage four different essential mathematics technology tools to generate deeper conceptual understanding, strengthen problem solving and enhance collaboration and engagement. Teachers will explore strategies for integrating Desmos, EquatIO, Polypad and Quizizz into their teaching practice.
Taking Learning Outdoors
Taking Learning Outdoors
Facilitator: Erick Lee
Grade Levels: 7-12 Mathematics
Session Description: This session will discuss strategies to integrate Physically Active Learning (PAL) activities into your mathematics instruction. PAL consistently offers a range of easily identifiable benefits that can contribute to academic engagement, classroom behaviour management and sense of joy and belonging among students. In turn this enhances teachers’ abilities to deliver and meet curriculum outcomes, therefore strengthening student engagement in the subject.
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