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The Basics for Online Lesson Planning
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This webinar will give you a refresher on top notch lesson planning criteria that we all know to be effective…except with a twist! The twist is sharing tips and tricks for doing this in an online environment! The tips are tricks will include how to:

-engage online learners
-create navigational patters and repeated routines for our learners
-connect with our students and families
-provide timely and meaningful feedback
-deliver content clearly and effectively
-activate prior knowledge
-apply new knowledge to their personal lives

Most of all, we will share templates, strategies, online tools to help us all create fun and engaging learning experiences for us all!

Subject:
Education
Material Type:
Module
Date Added:
04/29/2020
Building Online Connections
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Building meaningful relationships with our students is essential whether you teach in a face to face environment or in an online environment. These relationships help to encourage students to feel valued and to keep motivated to learn. One of the best parts of being a teacher, is having the chance to get to know our students! A team of teachers from the Distance Learning Centre will share some of the successful ways they have built relationships with their students online.The topics will include:

-Tips for hosting online tutorials
-Creative ways to showcase student projects/learning
-Book Clubs for multiple age groups
-Using the Circle of Courage with students
-Read Alouds from teachers and guest readers
-Tips from a student support perspective
- Newsletters

Subject:
Education
Material Type:
Module
Provider:
Distance Learning Centre
Date Added:
05/01/2020
How to use the NEW Breakout Rooms in Microsoft Teams meetings 🚀 JUST LAUNCHED 🚀
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A step-by-step tutorial on how to use new Breakout Rooms in Microsoft Teams meetings. Use Teams Breakout Rooms to partition and organize your meetings more effectively. Learn how to create, rename, join, start and close Breakout Rooms in Teams plus lots more. I show the Microsoft Teams Breakout Rooms experience from both the organizer side and the attendee perspective.

Subject:
Education
Educational Technology
Material Type:
Primary Source
Author:
Mike Tholfsen
Date Added:
12/15/2020
Integrating Computational Thinking and Coding in a Middle Years Classroom
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Integrating Computational Thinking and Coding in a Middle Years Classroom. A look at some resources and activities used in the classroom of Clint Hayes, a teacher in Eaton School in Eatonia.

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Computer Science
Science
Material Type:
Module
Author:
Mike Fedyk
Clint Hayes
Date Added:
06/26/2020
Introduction to Microsoft Teams
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Microsoft Teams is the most powerful tool we have in the Sun West School Division to collaborate, share files, keep track of assignments, from any device, anywhere online.

In this session we will take a quick look at some of the features in Teams as well as go through the setup of a Class Team.

Subject:
Education
Educational Technology
Material Type:
Module
Date Added:
04/07/2020
K-12 Digital Resources & Emma Stewart Resources Centre Webinar
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The folloiwng resource includes a supporting handout and a webinar on accessing and using the Emma Stewart Resource Centre.  Resources Available via the library:Canadian Points of View (7-12)CBCA Complte (9-12)Candian Referene Centre (7-12)Canadian Major Dailies (8-12)PressReader (8-12)Britannica Online (K-12)Gale in Context: Elementary (K-5)Health & Wellness (9-12)Repere (9-12)Rover (K-12)NFB EducationCurio.ca& other French resources

Subject:
Education
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Primary Source
Author:
Melissa Lander
Kelli Boklaschuk
Shari Martin
Vicki Moore
Date Added:
06/23/2020
Learn Moodle
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This Learn Moodle MOOC site offers the following free courses:
- Learn Moodle 3.9 Basics - This free four-week course is designed for anybody who wants to use the Moodle learning platform for teaching, whether it be in a school, a university, a company or just personal interest!
- Moodle Teaching Basics - This free course is designed to help you understand the basics of teaching with Moodle.
- Moodle Admin Basics - This free course covers how to manage a Moodle site from the Administration interface within Moodle.
- Moodle Plugin Development Basics - In this course you will learn essential concepts related to Moodle's modular architecture.

Subject:
Education
Material Type:
Module
Author:
Learn Moodle
Date Added:
10/13/2020
Level 4 Contingency Planning for Class/School Closures
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The following resources are designed to support PeBL Mentors as they work in collaboration with their Triad and school staff to develop Level 4: Contingency Plans for Class/School closures.

Subject:
Education
Material Type:
Primary Source
Author:
Kelli Boklaschuk
Melissa Lander
Vanessa Lewis
Date Added:
09/10/2020
Microsoft Educator Community
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"Learn new skills, discover classroom activities and earn badges and certificates!"

This amazing resource has content and courses and a variety of learning paths for teachers. There are great lessons you can learn with your kids, or you can go here to develop the skills you need to infuse technology into your classroom successfully.

Intro courses include Minecraft, blended learning, personalized learning, and student voice. Also available are learning to use applications such as Forms, OneNote, etc.

This will also connect you to Skype in the Classroom to literally make the world your classroom!

Subject:
Education
Educational Technology
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Primary Source
Teaching/Learning Strategy
Author:
Microsoft
Date Added:
09/09/2019
Microsoft Resources for Remote Learning
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Microsoft has put together a 5-day guide for school leaders which outlines quick steps that can help shape thinking around the move to remote learning. In addition, Microsoft developed a Microsoft Teams quick start guide, a set of webinars for educators and staff and a specific resource for parents.

Subject:
Education
Educational Technology
Material Type:
Module
Date Added:
04/07/2020
Nearpod for Beginners
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Are you NEW to Nearpod and don’t know where to start? This workshop will help you get started. Learn how to navigate the Nearpod platform with lots of time to practice and ask questions.

By the end of this webinar, you’ll know how to:
-Log in to your Nearpod Account
-Navigate the Nearpod Home Page
-Search Lessons
-Launch Lessons
-Share Lessons
-Access Reports
-Find Help

Before viewing the recorded webinar, you will need to have a Nearpod account set up. Sign up for free at https://nearpod.com/signup/?oc=LogInTopNav

Check out other Nearpod resources in the Resource Bank:
- https://resourcebank.ca/authoring/3364-nearpod-for-teachers-webinar-resources
- https://resourcebank.ca/courses/student-engagement-platform-nearpod
- https://resourcebank.ca/courses/calm-kids-nearpod

Subject:
Education
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Activity/Lab
Primary Source
Author:
NearPod
GoToStage.com
Date Added:
06/13/2022
PD Bingo!
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This PD choice board was developed by Ditch That Textbook!

This is a great way to plan to some fun and interesting professional development that will benefit your students!

Subject:
Education
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Author:
Ditch That Textbook
Date Added:
05/19/2020
Remote Learning 101 - from Ditch That Textbook (Matt Miller)
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This free course from Matt Miller of Ditch That Textbook examines the heart of what you need as an educator to move to remote learning.

"Remote Learning 101 is a FREE self-paced online course with lots of tips, ideas, resources and downloadable content to help YOU think through remote learning.

It includes:
• 14 modules on a variety of remote learning topics
• More than TWO HOURS of video instruction with me
• Downloadable planning guides to help you strategize
• A comment community with question prompts to engage in discussion
• Lifetime access"

Subject:
Education
Material Type:
Primary Source
Teaching/Learning Strategy
Unit of Study
Author:
Ditch That Textbook
Matt Miller
Date Added:
04/29/2020
SEL in Digital Life Resource Center
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Support your students' social and emotional learning as they navigate the digital world.

Technology impacts students' social and emotional well-being, from how they express themselves to how they communicate with friends and family. With the right support, students can learn how to integrate technology into their lives to promote their well-being and be a positive influence in their communities.

You'll find quick activities, family conversation starters, and professional development resources.

There are sections for K-5, 6-8, 9-12.

Subject:
Education
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Homework/Assignment
Teaching/Learning Strategy
Author:
Common Sense Education
Date Added:
11/28/2022