Author: Tanushree Krishnanand

In this session Tanushree Krishnanand will present: How to increase engagement and enhance communications on Facebook and Twitter using your profile. An overview of different types of Facebook pages – personal page, an organizational page …Continue Reading

In this one hour session, you will meet David Zada.  David is a new teacher and an adult with autism.  Having had experience teaching children with autism, as well as experience being a child with autism, he …Continue Reading

In this technology workshop Ryan Tindale will show you the basics of the Wix.com website building platform to make a simple website with a few tabs to serve as your portfolio for upcoming interviews.  And, …Continue Reading

Join presenter Ryan Tindale in an exploration of websites that you will find useful in your daily teaching.  Websites for assessment, games, connecting with other classrooms and student self-expression will be featured. DATE:  Thursday, June …Continue Reading

In this technology workshop Ryan Tindale will show you the basics of the Wix.com website building platform to make a simple website with a few tabs to serve as your portfolio for upcoming interviews.  And, …Continue Reading

In this workshop, you will learn how to set up various social media accounts, explore security and privacy for your accounts, gain an understanding of the legal landscape and review professional boundaries on social media …Continue Reading

The Durham District School Board has purchased a license to “WeVideo” for every student in the school board. Presenter Ryan Tindale will outline how to use this Board supported program.  He will also touch on …Continue Reading

The ETFO LGBTQ Education Timeline Equity Workshop is in line with the Durham District School Board’s vision that Ontario schools need to be places where everyone can succeed in a culture of high expectations. The …Continue Reading

In this workshop Ryan will demonstrate how he uses Skype in the classroom to call experts all over the world.  He has made over 70 calls during his several LTOs and he is looking forward …Continue Reading

Your ETFO Durham Occasional Teachers’ Local is pleased to offer this important and informative professional learning opportunity with presenter Tanushree Krishnanand, DOTL. In this workshop, you will explore various programs such as STEP (Steps to English …Continue Reading

Ryan will take you on a journey of discovery where you can see great sites in action that can used in your classrooms for assessment.  While very useful for LTOs, many are also appropriate for …Continue Reading

This is a great technology-based workshop with presenter Ryan Tindale. Ryan will introduce what coding is and why it is becoming popular in today’s classrooms. Ryan will introduce a few coding platforms popular in schools. …Continue Reading

As Occasional teachers, a successful career depends on our interactions.  Our ability to relate to colleagues, students, parents, administrators, and even the public is vital. This, for many, has been the defining factor in attaining …Continue Reading

ETFO’s experience in advising and assisting members over the years has caused us to realize that almost any member can fall victim to a lack of understanding of professional boundaries.  This can translate into the …Continue Reading

 This 2-part workshop will explore the significance and use of animation and film making as a cross-curricular, expressive medium in the modern classroom.  We will investigate different tools and techniques used to tell stories through …Continue Reading

The Indigenous Education Team will be discussing how educators can embed Indigenous content and perspectives into their daily teaching with a focus on Treaties, Residential Schools, Contribution and true history.  Participants will have the opportunity …Continue Reading

Occasional Teachers play an important role in school communities.  This training session is designed to support staff in this role.  Participants receive CPR-C Certification through the Life Saving Society upon completion.  In addition to receiving …Continue Reading

This workshop will help Occasional Teachers better understand what executive functioning is, what strategies they can put in place to support students who struggle with executive functioning, and how to monitor improvement. DATE:  Tuesday, November 19, …Continue Reading

Behaviour Management Systems (BMS) Training is a course developed to ensure a respectful learning environment at school.  It provides training and support for enhancing desirable behaviour and for understanding, preventing and coping with undesirable behaviour. …Continue Reading

While occasional teachers face many obstacles in their daily work, acting out students, from Early Years to Intermediate grades, can make challenging days seem even longer and more stressful.  This workshop will look at why …Continue Reading