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Authentic EngagementAuthentic Engagementby Jamie Keet

Enhancing Writing Skills with Virtual Reality: A Creative Approach to Learning

In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the integration of technology in the classroom has opened up new avenues for engaging students and enhancing learning outcomes. Among the most exciting developments is the use of Virtual Reality (VR) in education, which offers a uniquely immersive experience …
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Authentic Engagement, Powerful LearningAuthentic Engagement, Student Choice and Voiceby Cree Gordon

Bringing Renaissance to Life: Cross-Curricular Showcase

This is an extraordinary example of effective collaboration, student engagement and cross-curricular tasks coming to life! Teachers and students used an authentic audience to deepen learning and increase community connection.  The Vault and the Flip Flop Coffee Shop were transformed into vibrant and interactive galleries …
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Authentic Engagement, Connecting and Contributing, Cross-curricular, UncategorizedAuthentic Engagement, Powerful Learningby Cree Gordon

Bringing Renaissance to Life: Cross-Curricular Showcase

This is an extraordinary example of effective collaboration, student engagement and cross-curricular tasks coming to life! Teachers and students used an authentic audience to deepen learning and increase community connection.  The Vault and the Flip Flop Coffee Shop were transformed into vibrant and interactive galleries …
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Authentic Engagement, Powerful LearningAuthentic Engagement, Place-based Learningby Holly Desserre

Exploring the Power of Place-Based Learning: Engaging Students Through Real-World Experiences

Place-based learning is an innovative educational approach that leverages the local community and environment to enhance the learning experience for students. By incorporating real-world experiences and hands-on activities, this approach brings the curriculum to life, fostering deeper understanding, engagement, and connection with the world around …
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Authentic Engagement, Powerful Learning, Strategic InstructionAuthentic Engagement, Powerful Learning, Strategic Instructionby Chelsea Berry

Shifts in Practice – Igniting the Spark

Watch this video to learn about shifts in practice that occurred in a grade 5 and 6 math classroom. The teachers (Lesley Riep and Jordan Trentham) in this video knew that in order to become more authentically engaged in numeracy, they would need to change the …
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Authentic Engagement, NumeracyAuthentic Engagement, Critical Thinkingby Chelsea Berry

Math Facts

Everyone would agree that learning math facts is important. The ability to automatically retrieve math facts helps free up memory resources to give more attention to complex and more advanced mathematics.   Research evidence confirms that rote memorization and timed flash cards are not the best way for students to learn math facts. It is more essential to develop …
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Authentic Engagement, Connecting and Contributing, Literacy, Powerful Learning, Powerful Learning- Stories from the ClassroomAuthentic Audience, Authentic Engagement, Critical Thinking, Powerful Learning, Strategic Instruction, Student Choice and Voiceby Cree Gordon

How to make a Novel Study MATTER

Special Thanks to Jenny Bakken and her grade 7 class for sharing this Powerful Story Imagine that your students are so engaged and so excited by a novel that they cannot wait to come to school to talk with you about what they’re reading. Sounds …
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Authentic Engagement, Social EmotionalAuthentic Engagementby Rosalind Schnieder

Remember to Play!

“We do not stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing”– George Bernard Show  Play is a naturally occurring phenomenon. Some researchers define play as “an activity that is intrinsically motivated, entails active engagement, and results in joyful discovery”. Moreover, play is a part of …
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June 13, 2022LiteracyAuthentic Engagement, Powerful Learningby Sue Humphry

Reading Builds Brains

June… wondering about how to keep students engaged? Read aloud. Teachers know the importance of students reading as much as possible, every day. Reading opens doors, not only to new ideas but to their future. Being a proficient reader is to understand, respond to, and …
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Authentic EngagementAuthentic Engagementby Rosalind Schnieder

How to Create Inclusive & Engaging Classrooms

The Pandemic has brought to life the need for educators to create more inclusive, responsive and stimulating learning environments that meet the needs of all learners, no matter their background, culture, or learning needs. Engagement can be described as meaningful student involvement in the learning …
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