In a recent virtual event hosted by Engaged Learning (recording available here), experts from the English Montreal School Board (EMSB), Caroline Dupuis and Julian Taylor, discussed the critical importance of cybersecurity education in schools.
The relationship between students and their teachers plays a crucial role in academic success, especially for younger children. However, the quality of this relationship can vary based on factors such as gender, economic background, and student behaviour.
Building positive relationships, setting clear behavioural expectations, and implementing targeted interventions are essential strategies for educators striving for effective behaviour management. While you may already be using many of these techniques instinctively, here are some additional insights from Nancy Roy Halun, a principal in Alberta.
Share your successful strategies for integrating Sustainable Development Goals into the classroom! ✍️ Grab your pen (or keyboard!) and contribute as an author to the upcoming spring issue of Engaged Learning magazine. Read on for more details…
The latest issue of EngagED Learning (Teaching in the Digital Age) magazine is now available, with a special focus on how education professionals can integrate cybersecurity into their teaching practices, develop digital vigilance, and instill responsible behaviours in students (and staff!) to promote safer digital use.
Do you know what shadow IT is? It occurs when a staff member uses or deploys a technological system, application, or software without the IT department’s knowledge. Learn more in this article from the Québec Ministry of Education.
The article from The Conversation discusses the concept of “numberless math” in elementary education, where tasks involve only pictures to encourage students to think and visualize algebra. This approach helps students develop mathematical ideas and engage in problem-solving without relying on numbers, promoting deeper understanding and discussions about algebraic concepts through visual and interactive methods.
The 15th Canadian EdTech Leadership Summit and STEM Showcase, themed ‘Navigating the Future of Education in an AI Inspired World’, will take place from October 31 to November 2, 2024, in the newly constructed Sam Ibrahim Active Learning Spaces Building at University of Toronto Scarborough Campus (UTSC).
Embrace the fundamentals with digital tools in the classroom! ✍️ Grab your pen (or your keyboard!) and contribute as an author to the upcoming winter issue of Engaged Learning magazine, or share your experiences with inspiring initiatives related to this theme. Read on for more details…
YR Hacks is a hackathon for York Region District School Board (YRDSB) students that is run by students for students. Over the two-day event, students have 24 hours to create an innovative project to pitch to judges. Find out more about it here.
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