Play-based Learning: integrating digital technologies in an IB PYP classroom
By allowing students time to explore any technology (be it a digital or analogue tool such as a math manipulative), we engage their naturally curious brains, allowing them to ‘play out’ the technology. Doing so can lead to more purposeful use, peer teaching and even student-driven innovation.
Webcams and Virtual Field trips: engagement and real-world connections!
Real-world experiences, even those mediated by digital technologies such as web-cams, increase student motivation, engagement and learning at all grade levels (NREL, 2005).
Gearing up for Practicum! 2018-19
With the practicum just around the corner, we want to remind TC’s that technology integration, planning and resource selection and evaluation support is available as they plan and prepare.
Les Petits Pois lisent tout & Sophie Lit
Les Petit Pois lisent tout est un conseil canadien de lecture pour les 6 à 12 ans. Un groupe d’enseignant.e.s, bibliothécaires, parents et fanatiques de la lecture de jeunesse ont créé un site qui donne non seulement un résumé et une petite critique / avis du livre mais aussi le niveau de lecture. Pour les […]
TeachBC
TeachBC is a repository of Open Educational Resources (OERs) including teaching resources, lesson plans, and unit plans relevant to the K-12 BC Curriculum. Resources are provided by teachers and typically non-profit organizations uploading their materials or providing links so that anyone can browse and download them to then freely use, adapt, or modify for their classroom. All […]
