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This session provides an opportunity for teachers to become informed on the key components of the 2020 Mathematics Curriculum, the key differences between the old and the new curricula and ample time to explore resources.  …Continue Reading

In these uncertain times, as daily OTs or teachers on an LTO, we may be asked / required to teach a class virtually.  For those new to virtual teaching, such an assignment can seem daunting …Continue Reading

How can we collaborate to find out more about our learners?  How can we keep our classrooms fresh, exciting and fun? Let’s come together, connect and explore learning opportunities and ideas for lessons that will …Continue Reading

Number routines are effective pedagogy in mathematics classrooms and help students with numerical fluency and automaticity.  This session highlights what a number talk is and why it is important in a balanced numeracy program.  Using …Continue Reading

This is the third and final session in the trio of Anti-Oppressive Education workshops.  Members could attend any number of these events.  We hope you will consider joining us for this final session. This session will …Continue Reading

This workshop will feature terrific websites for classroom use and how to use them.  These are great tools and a must have for daily OTs as well as those in LTOs.  Ryan will help you …Continue Reading

Coding appeared in the math curriculum in 2020 and is now required to be taught in all grades. In this workshop, presenter Ryan Tindale will be reviewing the coding curriculum. He will cover the basics …Continue Reading

This session will address several key issues, concepts and skills related to anti-oppression education.  Helpful strategies for responding to “teachable moments” on these complex themes in the classroom will also be discussed. This is the …Continue Reading

This session will focus on promoting Educator Well-Being by equipping Educators with skills and coping strategies to better manage and respond to their various well-being needs, reduce stress and promote self-care. DATE:  Wednesday, October 6, …Continue Reading

Ryan will overview the financial literacy curriculum that was newly added to the 2020 Math Curriculum.  You will receive his slide deck of presentation slides.  Ryan will show you some neat tools to use in …Continue Reading

Are you in your first LTO?  Or, perhaps you are looking to jump into your first LTO experience this year.  While a teacher’s first LTO can seem overwhelming and scary at first, with the right …Continue Reading

In this session Tanushree 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 …Continue Reading

This is a workshop to introduce Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms to DOTL members.  We will discuss: – how to create an account on social media; – ways to keep your social …Continue Reading

Financial Literacy and Coding are now part of the  Ontario Math Curriculum. Join Ryan for a look at these at these two additions to the 2020 curriculum.  Ryan will share his ideas on these two …Continue Reading

The Number Talks routine goes beyond just having students practice operations.  At the heart of Number Talks is math conversation and the sharing of strategies.  Doing the routine on a regular basis allows students to …Continue Reading

Do you want your students to be able to analyze situations and events?  Explore different perspectives and recognize biases?  Be responsive to the information they’re presented with? Not take what they see, hear and read …Continue Reading

Do you want your students to be able to analyze situations and events?  Explore different perspectives and recognize biases?  Be responsive to the information they’re presented with?  Not take what they see, hear and read …Continue Reading

Your ETFO Durham Occasional Teachers’ Local is pleased to offer the following ETFO Professional Learning Opportunity with presenters Richard Parker and Cameron Steltman: During your time with us, we will provide you with some quick …Continue Reading

The DDSB and your ETFO Durham Occasional Teachers’ Local are pleased to offer the following Professional Learning Opportunity with presenters Darlene Bain and Terri Anne Jackson, DDSB Facilitators:  There are very few classes today that …Continue Reading

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