Grade 6 Students Using Digital Tools to Encourage Authentic Talk

Posted February 4, 2015

Grade 6 students at Park Manor PS shared their thinking during a Literature Circle discussion.  The teacher places a digital recording device at each table to record the discussion, which she can use later for student feedback and instructional next steps.  The use of a digital tool to record student talk helps keep the students […]

Great Work Grade 6 Students on World Math Day!

Posted March 26, 2013

Congratulations!! On behalf of the World Education Games Team we are pleased to present your school with the enclosed Certificate of Distinction for the World Education Games. Your students did really well in Mathletics and as a result your school received one of the highest scores of schools participating from Ontario.

Students Using Digital Tools to Build Background Knowledge for Literature Circles

Posted February 28, 2013

Students were using their new iPads during Literature Circles (http://resources.curriculum.org/secretariat/circles/files/CirclesGuide.pdf) to build their background knowledge on various topics connected with Global Issues.  I am continually amazed how easily students see digital tools as just another learning tool for them to use.  As well, they can access the information from the Board Virtual Library in their […]

Students using school and personal digital tools in visual arts

Posted February 12, 2013

Students are using school and personal digital tools in visual arts while drawing a 2D representation of a 3D object.  By taking a digital photograph of a 3D object, students are better able to make an accurate drawing and zoom in to see finer details.  

Document Camera – A High Yield Tool

Posted December 15, 2011

Create anchor charts with the students on how to do research and the success criteria. Modelled instruction in every subject. Math problem solving Reading strategies Written tasks Visual arts techniques Shared instruction Math problem solving Reading strategies Written tasks Co-constructed anchor charts Developing Learning Goals & Success Criteria  Student presentations of projects or assignments in […]