Upcoming Webcasts
Next webcast is May 23, 2008.
The Calendar of Events is updated with listings for the 2007-2008 school year.
May 23, 2008
L'enseignement axé sure la communication orale
Details TBA
This webcast is only available in French.
May 28, 2008
Differentiating Mathematics Instruction
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Recent Webcasts
May 2, 2008
High-yield Strategies to Improve Student Learning
Today's classrooms are filled with learners whose strengths are as diverse as their needs. In order to teach all students effectively ? to build on strengths while zeroing in on areas that need more attention ? teachers must have an extensive repertoire of strategies. Based on assessment data, research, experience and professional observations, The Literacy and Numeracy Secretariat has selected a sampling of high-yield strategies to illustrate effective classroom practices.
April 30, 2008
La numératie, la nouvelle tangente à prendre
"What is the purpose of mathematics?" If you are a teacher, you are likely to have asked yourself this question dozens of times. During this webcast you will have access to interviews conducted during a symposium held in Ottawa in February 2008 entitled "La numératie, la nouvelle tangente à prendre". This webcast is appropriate for teachers at any level- from elementary to secondary. We hope that this webcast will generate a wealth of ideas, rouse your own curiosity, as well as stimulate discussions with your colleagues. In order to do so, the webcast will allow you to see educational speakers that will share their knowledge and enthusiasm.
This webcast is only available in French.
April 18, 2008
Non-Fiction Writing
We live in the information age. Over 80% of the texts we encounter or create daily are non-fiction. It is essential that students develop the skills with which to make and convey meaning using non-fiction texts of all types.
Learning how to write non-fiction allows students to explore the depth and breadth of the world as it relates to their interests, lives, and the world beyond the classroom. They develop their own voice and learn how to form an opinion based on evidence. Students learn to assume a critical stance when responding to or creating media. Looking closely at media techniques, language structures, patterns, and word choice helps students develop into competent communicators.
This webcast will look at the teaching of non-fiction writing in four junior classrooms. You will see how teachers create environments that value talk and interaction, flexible groupings, active engagement, and collaborative learning.
Webcast Archive
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