Short for web-based seminar, a webinar is a presentation, lecture, workshop or seminar that is transmitted over the web. The key feature of a webinar is its interactive elements - the ability to give, receive and discuss information, typically through slide show presentations, streaming video, VoIP, whiteboard and text chat.
Focus: Mathematics
Resources/Courses in Partnership with CARC
The Southern Alberta Professional Development Consortium in partnership with Central Alberta Regional Consortium have created the SAPDC moodle site for the sharing of resources including lesson plans, websites, etc. Educators across the province are invited to create an account and are welcome to use any of the resources posted. Check back often since this is a work in progress and resources will be continually added.
Focus: Aboriginal Languages, FNMI (First Nations, Métis and Inuit), Mathematics, Parents, Social Studies, Technology Integration
with Debbie Windwick-Petkau
Proven effective strategies for learning basic math facts are explored under the premise that a strong grasp of basic facts allows students to manipulate numbers mentally.
Focus: Mathematics
with Terri Reid
This session introduces the Learn EveryWare materials and explores ways to use them with students in the classroom or at home to access extra help as well as examining how these materials provide multiple paths for students to engage with learning concepts. You will learn how to access, preview and download Learn EveryWare materials.
* Conversation guide available
Focus: Differentiated Instruction, Mathematics, Technology Integration
with Terri Reid
This session explores the new resources for Math 1 – 9 which are free to Alberta teachers (Note – there currently are NO Learn EveryWare Materials developed for Math 7) and considers effective engagement strategies that support student learning. You will examine how the Learn EveryWare materials can be used to support different student learning styles while focusing on increasing student interaction, collaboration, active learning and time on task.
* Conversation guide available
Focus: Differentiated Instruction, Mathematics, Technology Integration
with Terri Reid
This session explores the new resources for Math 10-3 and Math 10-C, which are free to Alberta teachers, and considers effective engagement strategies to support student learning. You will discover how to use these digital materials in classrooms with varying levels of technology as well as how to make them available to students and parents any time, any place, any pace.
* Conversation guide available
Focus: Differentiated Instruction, Mathematics, Technology Integration
with Danny Maas
Building on lessons learned in Session 1, Using Google Earth in the Inclusive, UDL Classroom, you will engage in specific activities for using Google Earth in mathematics and science, both as a full-class instructional tool as well as a learning tool for each student in a laptop or computer lab environment.
* Conversation guide available
Focus: Differentiated Instruction, Mathematics, Science, Technology Integration
with Marian Small
For some students, success just happens. For most students, we need to make it happen. We'll discuss a twelve-step program that will improve the mathematical environment and opportunity for success for every student in your class, whether struggling or thriving, and for you, too.
Focus: Assessment, Mathematics
with Marian Small
This webinar series explores the big ideas in all four math strands and provides examples of how thinking about big ideas can help shape lessons.
Focus: Mathematics
with Marian Small
This webinar series explores the big ideas in all four math strands and provides examples of how thinking about big ideas can help shape lessons.
Focus: Mathematics
with Carla Kozak
This session explores ways to help students express their thinking and effectively explain their understanding in Gr 1-6 mathematics classrooms and demonstrates how understanding is deepened when students explain their strategies and solve problems in a variety of ways.
* Conversation guide available
Focus: Mathematics
with Cathy Campbell
This session examines the implications of the philosophy shift in grade 7-9 math classrooms and focuses on the use of personal strategies and problem solving. Digital resources and activities that support teaching mathematics are explored.
Focus: Mathematics, Technology Integration
with John Scammell for Gr 9-12 Math teachers
In order to embrace the philosophy of the revised mathematics program of studies, teachers will need to create opportunities for students to construct their own meaning through problem solving. This webinar presents several examples of problems that could be used to create discussion and engage students in learning through problem solving.
Focus: Mathematics
Carrie Erdman's Blog
These are the reflections of a mathematics teacher who is part of the ERLC Math Regional Team as she implements the new mathematics curriculum.
Focus: Mathematics
Using a video clip to set the tone, participants learn why changes to the Mathematics Program of Studies Grades K - 9 have occurred and use manipulatives to better understand how students will master content in the Mathematics classroom. The session ends sharing with participants how they, as parents, can help their child achieve success in the Mathematics Classroom. The Video, Power Point and Instruction Guide is housed on the SAPDC moodle site at http://moodle.sapdc.ca under Curriculum Leader Resource.
Focus: Mathematics, Parents
with Greg McInulty
This session provides a focus on problem solving at grades 7 – 9. Three problems are used to model the links and relationship among concrete, pictorial and symbolic representations.
Focus: Mathematics
Mathematics Newsletters for Parents are intended to be shared in school newsletters and assist with awareness and understanding of the new math program.
Focus: Mathematics, Parents
with Candace Beaton
This session will introduce teachers to a variety of strategies for using their SMART Board and Notebook Software to engage early learners in literacy and numeracy. Participants will leave with resources and files that they can begin using immediately in their classrooms.
Focus: Literacy / English Language Arts, Mathematics, Technology Integration
with Aaron Ball
This two part session examines the research and practical applications of video games as learning tools. You will search for, play, and examine online games to find their fit in the Alberta Curriculum. You will learn to evaluate games and build assessment pieces to help you incorporate video games as contemporary tools in your 21st century classroom.
Focus: Assessment, Differentiated Instruction, Literacy / English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Technology Integration