Google Gemini Notebook LM

Join Ryan as he teaches the Google Gemini Notebook LM. It’s perfect for researching and Ryan will share how it can be used to learn new curriculum expectations, teach new units, and how it fits well for teachers new to the profession or to a grade. We’ll also explore Gemini Live.
Come and join our resident tech presenter Ryan Tindale as he guides you through new technology from Google Gemini. Learn how it can be a powerful tool to make the lives of teachers easier.

When: Monday April 20, 2026

Where: Durham Occasional Teachers’ Local- 1077 Boundary Rd Oshawa, Unit 107

Time: 4:30- 6:30pm

There will be refreshments and a door prize as always. This workshop also counts towards the $100 gift card. Looking forward to this one.

Google Gemini Notebook LM

by Site Admin
Join Ryan as he teaches the Google Gemini Notebook LM. It’s perfect for researching and Ryan will share how it can be used to learn new curriculum expectations, teach new units, and how it fits well for teachers new to the profession or to a grade. We’ll also explore Gemini Live.
Come and join our resident tech presenter Ryan Tindale as he guides you through new technology from Google Gemini. Learn how it can be a powerful tool to make the lives of teachers easier.

When: Monday April 20, 2026

Where: Durham Occasional Teachers’ Local- 1077 Boundary Rd Oshawa, Unit 107

Time: 4:30- 6:30pm

There will be refreshments and a door prize as always. This workshop also counts towards the $100 gift card. Looking forward to this one.

Deadline to Submit Nomination

To run, complete the online nomination form under “Forms” on the website by April 10, 2026. (If needed, search “Elections” to locate the form.) Candidates may run for one position and, if unsuccessful, choose to run for another.

MLL with the DDSB

by Ann Webb

This session will introduce Occasional Teachers to practical ways of supporting Multilingual Language Learners (MLLs) using AI and a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach.

 This workshop is only 1 hour and is a REPEAT of the one held on November 12, 2025.

The workshop will still count towards the $100 gift card for attending 10 or more workshops.

Wednesday April 8, 2026

Time: 4:30 – 5:30pm

DDSB office meeting room 1D

MLL with the DDSB

This session will introduce Occasional Teachers to practical ways of supporting Multilingual Language Learners (MLLs) using AI and a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach.

March Break

All DDSB schools open on Monday, March 23rd, 2026.

Supporting Students with Behaviour Needs

by Ann Webb

Wondering how to recognize and support your students’ with behaviour needs? This workshop explores stress, behaviour, and trauma informed practices through both an anti-oppressive framework and health and safety legislation. Educators will leave with strategies and resources to support students with the exceptionality of behaviour in the regular classroom.

Register and join us on Mar 04, 2026 from 5:00pm – 6:30 pm at the Durham Local OT meeting room. 

Supporting Students with Behaviour Needs

Wondering how to recognize and support your students’ with behaviour needs? This workshop explores stress, behaviour, and trauma informed practices through both an anti-oppressive framework and health and safety legislation. Educators will leave with strategies and resources to support students with the exceptionality of behaviour in the regular classroom.

Living and Teaching with Energy, Ease and Flow

by Ann Webb

Learn to enhance well being from the wisdom of yogic science.
Are you feeling depleted at the end of the day? Stress, worry, fear, overwhelm, overwork taking your time and energy? Losing your sense of purpose and job satisfaction?
In this workshop we will explore strategies from the ancient tradition of yoga, current research and our collective experience in the classroom. This is an introductory session to powerful tools for enhancing physical, emotional and mental well being for occasional teachers.

Living and Teaching with Energy, Ease and Flow

Learn to enhance well being from the wisdom of yogic science.
Are you feeling depleted at the end of the day? Stress, worry, fear, overwhelm, overwork taking your time and energy? Losing your sense of purpose and job satisfaction?
In this workshop we will explore strategies from the ancient tradition of yoga, current research and our collective experience in the classroom. This is an introductory session to powerful tools for enhancing physical, emotional and mental well being for occasional teachers.

UFLI Part Two

UFLI Foundations, part of the science of reading

The DDSB has implemented the science of reading as the foundation of literacy programming. UFLI is an integral part of structured literacy in the classroom.

Please join your ETFO Durham OT local Professional Learning Committee in welcoming presenter, DDSB teacher Allison Theis for this super important workshop.

UFLI Foundations, part of the science of reading

by Ann Webb

The DDSB has implemented the science of reading as the foundation of literacy programming. UFLI is an integral part of structured literacy in the classroom.

Please join your ETFO Durham OT local Professional Learning Committee in welcoming presenter, DDSB teacher Allison Theis for this super important workshop.

Feb 17, 2026 4:30pm –  6:30pm

DOTL Meeting Room, 1077 Boundary Rd., Oshawa

AI in Education – Part 2

by Site Admin
Join Ryan as he shares part 2 of his original fall AI workshop. He will continue opening up ways to integrate the DDSB supported Gemini platform into your classroom. Bring a device and prepare to be excited!
Imagine being able to speak on a DDSB approved resource in an interview! Come to this workshop and leave with the knowledge to do exactly that. AI is the way of the future, come and learn how it can help make your professional life easier.

When: Tuesday February 10, 2026

Time: 4:30 to 6:30pm

Where: DOTL office- 1077 Boundary Rd, Unit 107, Oshawa

AI in Educ. p2

Join Ryan as he shares part 2 of his original fall AI workshop. He will continue opening up ways to integrate the DDSB supported Gemini platform into your classroom.

Bring a device and prepare to be excited!

Imagine being able to speak on a DDSB approved resource in an interview! Come to this workshop and leave with the knowledge to do exactly that.

 

 

Constitutional Amendments

by Ann Webb

Constitutional Amendments are read in, discussed and voted on at the February General Meeting.

The DOTL Constitution is available on this website under Member Info.

Any amendments must be entered, duly seconded, and submitted on the appropriate form (found under Forms on this website), and submitted no later than February 6th, 2026.

If you need help wording your amendment, please reach out to us at info@etfodotl.com.

DOTL General Meeting and Dinner

Come to the meeting to help with the business of the Local. Consider amendments to our Constitution and the Financial Statement. Ask questions and have your say.

Stay for dinner and some fun! More information to follow.

Executive Meeting

by Ann Webb

January 21, 2026 4:30 – 7:00 pm

Members wishing to attend as observers should contact Ann Webb at info@etfodotl.com.

Please note: some portion of this meeting may be held “in camera” and observers will be asked to leave the room.