ALCDSB staff & community partners are invited to attend an evening of learning with @tweetsomemoore on Mon., Sept. 23 at @queensu. The keynote address on the Evolution of Inclusion begins at 6:30 p.m. Seating is limited and is available on a first come, first serve basis.
.@mccainm & I are grateful our BTC automated grading rubric (tinyurl.com/BTCrubric) has helped many Ts. Now we're working on creating a student (& parent) friendly interface to help Ss better know WHERE THEY ARE and WHERE THEY'RE GOING. Stay tuned! 🙂 @pgliljedahl@BTCthinks
Happy Pride Month! ☺️🏳️🌈
To celebrate we’ve put together a list of our #FOLD2024 2SLGBTQIA authors and their books. With a range of literature from non-fiction to horror, you are sure to find something that interests you!
ALT Rectangular graphic highlighting two books: INDIAN WINTER by Kazim Ali and LEAVE SOME FOR THE BIRDS by Marjorie Beaucage. Each book has a small description of the book beside it.
ALT Rectangular graphic highlighting two books: ALL THINGS SEEN AND UNSEEN by RJ McDaniel and DINNER ON MONSTER ISLAND by Tania De Rozario. Each book has a small description of the book beside it.
ALT Rectangular graphic highlighting two books: LOCKJAW by Matteo L. Cerilli and UNTIL WE ARE FREE by Rodney Diverlus. Each book has a small description of the book beside it.
ALT Rectangular graphic highlighting two books: WHEN MY GHOST SINGS by Tara Sidhoo Fraser and BAD CREE by Jessica Johns. Each book has a small description of the book beside it.
Students who see feedback *before* their grade become more proficient learners. 💯
ALT Did You Know? Students who see feedback before their grade become more proficient learners, outperforming their peers by a full two-thirds of a letter grade on future assignments. “Systematically delaying the grade release in favor of providing feedback first…may increase students’ engagement with feedback,” the authors of a 2021 study write, and thus give students the time and space to grapple with their strengths and weaknesses. Source: Kuepper-Tetzel & Gardner, 2021
I curated some resources online and put together this slideshow about the eclipse.
I included the #OntEd Science Curriculum connections.
Feel free to copy and edit to your needs.
docs.google.com/presentation…
Calling all educators...this one's for you! ✏️📓📚 #FOLD2024@FoldKids
Get your teen students inspired by books by registering your class for these four amazing virtual events!
Visit thefoldcanada.org/educators for more info on school board passes and how to register.
ALT Calling all educators...this one's for you! ✏️📓📚 #FOLD2024 @FoldKids
Get your teen students inspired by books by registering your class for these four amazing virtual events!
Visit thefoldcanada.org/educators for more info on school board passes and how to register.
A cool study focusing on student advocacy and the use of assistive tech. Paige is looking for kids from Grades 7-10 students with an LD who have experience with assistive tech. Click here to find out more. All participants get invited to an AT workshop! rotman.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe…
Featuring original artwork, this year’s Freedom to Read Week poster showcases a diverse group of people reading books that are commonly banned or challenged.
Download this year’s poster for FREE here: bit.ly/3RXkRE5
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#ftrw#FreedomToRead Book
This Canva template was developed by Dr. Anjali Rahan Puthiyedath as a student code of ethics for using generative AI tools. Copy the template, adapt it, discuss then get students to sign it. Template - canva.com/design/DAFykZ2urMo… Post linkedin.com/posts/anjaliraj…
Remember that UDL is an expansive framework, it can't be learned in a day. Think of it more like the skill of learning to speak a new language. It takes time, will come more naturally to some, and is learned little by little. Take small steps. Start here👇 bit.ly/466td1Y
The OSLA’s newest resource is here! 📚 A Guide to the Selection and Deselection of School Library Resources was created with the ENTIRE school community in mind, which is what makes it so special! Download the comprehensive guide here: bit.ly/45VZNUl@oslacouncil
ALT A colourful OSLA graphic with a photo of pencil crayons in the background. Text reads: “A Guide to the Selection and Deselection of School Library Resources. New.”
Putting Maslow Before Bloom can help students flourish socially, emotionally, and academically—especially when you weave it throughout the school day. 🌱
OpenAI has released a new useful guide for using ChatGPT in education. It’s a great “getting started” guide for teachers who are new to using AI and has lots of clever suggestions and insights. Check about the FAQ section, too. openai.com/blog/teaching-wit…