Author: Tanushree Krishnanand

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

In this workshop, Ryan will teach you how to make a basic website using Wix.com to turn your paper portfolio into an online portfolio.  Websites are also a great tool in any classroom, for students …Continue Reading

In this session Tanushree will present: – How to create Hyperdocs – Interactive lessons using Choice Boards – How to integrate Jamboard in your online classrooms – How to join Google Classroom as an OT DATE:  Monday, September 28, 2020 TIME:  4:30 – …Continue Reading

This school year is like no other and as OTs our role seems undefined; we all have questions.  No doubt many are stressed by the idea of teaching virtually.  We may have little experience with …Continue Reading

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