Author: Tanushree Krishnanand

Although classroom management looks different in a virtual learning environment the roots are still the same.  In this session, we sill support you in developing a tangible classroom management plan for your virtual classroom grounded …Continue Reading

Come meet with Ryan Tindale and Kailey Okabe who will discuss the basics of teaching online.  Ryan is currently teaching a grade 8 class virtually with the DDSB and Kailey is a second year B’Ed …Continue Reading

Coding in the new Ontario Mathematics Curriculum, grades 1-8 Coding is a continuum of learning building from sequential, concurrent, looped, nested and conditional events.  Students will learn to code with efficiency, subprograms, and variables.  In …Continue Reading

Moving students on the continuum from teacher-led inquiry to student-led inquiry requires an educator to connect with the essential questions and big ideas at their grade level.  In this session, we will focus on outlining …Continue Reading

The DDSB and your ETFO Durham OT Local are pleased to offer this Professional Learning Opportunity with DDSB Presenters Jane Kennedy and Terri Anne Jackson.  Moving students in the continuum from teacher-led inquiry to student-led …Continue Reading

This 2-part series features with presenter Alison Campbell: a variety of assessment tools, strategies and methods for using assessment data to inform instruction; a toolbox of assessment strategies and information that can be used to …Continue Reading

This 2-part series focuses on teachers newly assigned to teaching the arts or those looking to renew their interest in arts education.  Both the Primary ETFO Arts book and the Junior ETFO Arts book will …Continue Reading

Are you looking for ways to engage and program for English Language Learners and their families? In this workshop, educators will learn about the foundations of the ESL/ELD program (modifications/accommodations, reporting) and how to support …Continue Reading

This workshop focuses on creating and maintaining a positive learning environment in your classroom.  Foundational pieces of community building, as well as strategies and structures to support your students’ learning, will be discussed. We are …Continue Reading

OTs will gain valuable insights from these experienced teachers who have been delivering high-quality Arts and HPE programming in the traditional and virtual learning environments.  OTs will be provided with a takeaway that they can …Continue Reading

Teachers are keen to being implementing STEM strategies in their teaching and classrooms. However, misconceptions surrounding STEM often lead to missteps and missed opportunities; this workshop is designed to address misconceptions and provide teachers with …Continue Reading

This session will center on responsive strategies that keep human rights at the center of our practice.  Drawing upon contemporary research in areas of neuroscience, child development and the impacts of social media on children …Continue Reading

Anti-Oppressive Education – Best Practices for OTs:  This session will focus on proactive measures for centering well-being, mattering and relationship-building as key components of anti-oppressive pedagogy.  Participants will have the opportunity to explore and trouble-shoot …Continue Reading

Join DDSB presenters, Deepa Gohill and Ryan Adams for the Planning the Literacy Block Workshop. In this session, participants will explore the foundations of the literacy block.  Subsequently, you will consider a framework to organize this …Continue Reading

This “show and tell” workshop will focus on programs that enhance teaching,  programs such as Kahoot (which can be used to evaluate), Skype (to connect with classes around the world), and the many DDSB programs …Continue Reading

We know the role of an Educator is relationally demanding.  With the additional impact of COVID-19, this school year has been an especially challenging and stressful time for teachers and school staff.  Feel well, Teach …Continue Reading

This session will address several key issues, concepts and skills related to anti-oppression in education.  Participants will explore helpful strategies for responding to “teachable moments” on these complex themes in the classroom DATE:  Wednesday, November …Continue Reading

In these sessions Tanushree will present: – How to set up your own Google Classroom with instructions and assignments to students – How to use various tools and strategies to help students reach their learning …Continue Reading

In this session you will explore “how to” videos on the Board site, giving you excellent resources to use when you need the supports; as well, you’ll receive a google doc with links to use …Continue Reading

In this session, educators will be introduced to the frameworks of visible learning and how to apply them in a virtual learning setting. This session will focus on the impact of equity, teacher self-care, and …Continue Reading