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iPads in Bloom: Linking iPads and Bloom's Taxonomy
In this series of six video podcasts, you will examine specific apps and
classroom practices designed to meet the different levels of Bloom's Taxonomy
in ways that are consistent with TPACK and UDL principles.
Introduction to Response to Intervention Webinar
with Cara Shores
This webinar explores what RTI is and provide information on effective
implementation of the RTI framework.
Effective Strategies for Literacy RTI Webinar
with Cara Shores
This webinar explores research-based strategies for increasing reading and
writing achievement.
Effective Strategies for Mathematics RTI Webinar
with Cara Shores
This session explores research-supported strategies for math achievement and
gives an overview of some interventions and assessment strategies that Alberta
districts are currently using including:
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Academy of Math
Dreambox
Power of Ten
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Inclusion in the Early Years
Promising Practices Provincial Symposium 2012
Videos from this symposium provide an opportunity to hear leading academics
in neuroscience and education alongside professionals in early learning. A
panel of experts connected research and promising practices from across
Alberta to demonstrate a diverse range of possibilities for inclusive practices to
enhance learning of all children.
* Conversation guide available
Walking Together to Support FNMI Student Success
with Carla Badger
This series of three webinars provides a guided tour through the multimedia
Walking Together resource hosted on Learn Alberta while exploring some of
the related concepts including FNMI worldview, indigenous pedagogy and the
fact that we are all treaty people.
iPads in Bloom Webinar Series
with Danny Maas
In this 2 session webinar series, you will examine specific apps and classroom
practices designed to meet the different levels of Bloom's Taxonomy in ways
that are consistent with TPACK and UDL principles.
Leading Groups: Effective Strategies for Building Professional Communities
with Laura Lipton
This three-part webinar series provides extended learning for group members
who have participated in previous Leading Groups sessions with Laura Lipton
and includes the following topics: Seven Qualities of High Performing Groups,
Mapping Backwards and Structuring for Success.
Reconsidering the Universality of Nation and Nationality: Exploring
Indigenous Notions of Land, Citizenship, and Nation
with Dwayne Donald
Dwayne Donald addresses the ideas of identity, citizenship and nation within
the Canadian context from the First Nations perspective.
* Conversation guide available
Collaborating with Parents
Understanding, Supporting and Collaborating with Parents
This PD resource includes videos, tip sheets and learning guides. These
resources are intended to support teachers with communication and
collaboration strategies in working with parents to support student learning.
* Conversation guide available
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School Leadership and Inclusion
Understanding, Supporting and Collaborating with Parents
This PD resource includes videos, tip sheets and learning guides. These
resources are intended to support administrators and school leaders with
creating inclusive environments.
* Conversation guide available
Response to Intervention (RTI) in the Alberta Context
Team Action Plan
This workbook, based on A Guide to Support Implementation: Essential
Conditions is intended for district leadership teams to explore strategies to
support implementation of RTI – focused on how RTI aligns with other district
initiatives.
Supporting Positive Behaviour in Alberta Schools
This series of recorded webinars and associate resources are designed for use
by Professional Learning Communities, instructional/learning coaches, teacherleaders or as a self-paced study to enhance and support instruction,
conversation and critical reflection about effective strategies to improve
behavioural outcomes through a school-wide approach.
* Conversation guide available
Positive Behaviour Supports for Children
This series of three related websites was developed collaboratively by Mount
Royal University and their education partners for use by families, aides and
school staff supporting children with disabilities. These interactive websites
provide evidence-based strategies for promoting adaptive behaviour, while
managing challenging behaviours.
Canada's First People: A Cultural Appreciation
2learn.ca Education Society
This collection of resources and activities celebrating the history and culture of
FNMI people includes alignment to curricular outcomes, class activities,
interactive tools, links to online resources and annotated copyright free images
for use by teachers and students.
Galileo Early Learning
Galileo Educational Network
This PD resource contains current research, videos, and promising practices
about early child development, optimal learning experiences and play for
education professionals and parents.
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FNMI Curriculum Collection
University of Lethbridge
The University of Lethbridge Faculty of Education sponsored the development
of this First Nations Métis, and Inuit (FNMI) Curriculum Collection, a
collection of lessons and resources designed to help pre-service and in-service
teachers incorporate FNMI content in their teaching across subjects and grade
levels.
IEPT Pilot Information Webinar Sessions for Jurisdictional and School
Authority Contacts
with Catherine Walker and Lise Belzile
Alberta Education staff facilitated webinar information sessions about the IEPT
pilot project in French and English to provide:
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an overview of pilot goals
a review of pilot deliverables
a mini-tour of the tool
ideas about how schools can get ready for the pilot
Implementation Support for Adults Working with ELL/ESL Learners
Four-Part Webinar Series
This PD resource was designed by ERLC in partnership with ATA ESL/ELL
specialist council and Alberta Eduction to provide implementation support to
adult learners (teachers/administrators/learning coaches) who are working with
English language learners(ELL), English as a second language (ESL), English
as an additional language (EAL) students. Topics include:
Getting Started in ESL: Intake Strategies
More than Good Teaching: Understanding Language Acquisition for
ELLs
Differentiated Instruction: Working with ESL Students
Explicit Language Instruction Strategies for ELLs in the Inclusive
Classroom
Early Learning & Learning through Play
Academic Round Table
The Learning through Play academic round table, held on Oct.15, 2010,
provided an opportunity to discuss current research and assist the Early
Learning Branch in developing key messages about learning through play to
facilitate a greater understanding in communities, schools and families about
the importance of play in a child's development. This wiki houses a collection
of resource links from the event.
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Supporting FNMI Student Success
with Debbie Mineault
The focus of this four-part webinar series is to address the question: "How do I
develop appreciation and respect for FNMI culture, history and worldview in
my classroom?" Debbie Mineault provides a unique experience combining
personal insights and infusion of FNMI culture and language using Alberta's
programs of study, Our Words Our Way and other resources.
Inclusion and Play in the Early Years
Promising Practices
Inclusion in the Early Years: Provincial Promising Practices Symposium was
held December 6, 2010. This page provides links to resources and information
you may find helpful to support your work in providing inclusive, play-based
early learning programs for children as well as presenters' resources and slides.
Google Earth in the Classroom Webinar Series: Seeing a World of Possibilities
Across the Curriculum
Using Google Earth in the Inclusive, UDL Classroom
Google Earth is a virtual globe, map and geographic information program that
has many tools and overlays which have direct applications to all core subjects
and supports a universal design for learning (UDL) classroom. This session
provides an overview of Google Earth and how it can be used to personalize the
learning of students of varying ability levels, interests, and learning
preferences.
* Conversation guide available
Early Literacy & Numeracy SMART Strategies, Grades K-2
with Candace Beaton
This session will introduce you to a variety of strategies for using your SMART
Board and Notebook Software to engage early learners in literacy and
numeracy.
* Conversation guide available
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