Supporting Teachers with Newcomers’ Mental Health from War Zones
The aim of this knowledge mobilization effort is to provide information and resources to teachers and administrators who are working with families from the war zones that the Canadian government has promised asylum to: Syrians, Afghans and Ukrainians. The anticipated outcomes of the online teachers’ manual is to primarily increase awareness of, and offer avenues […]
Fostering literacy in multi-age primary classrooms
Pedagogy and practices that make a difference for all kids Interactive Webinar Series With support from the Ministry of Education, BC’s Rural Education Advisory, UBC’s Edith Lando Virtual Learning Centre, and the Greater Victoria School District invite educators in BC to join in a shared conversation about literacy learning in the primary years. Sessions will […]
Storytelling 101
Get ready to discover the art of weaving narratives through visuals and unlocking the potential to fuel hope, inspire action, and drive meaningful change. We’ll unravel the secrets behind impactful visual storytelling that transcends boundaries and resonate with people’s hearts. Join the conversation led by expert Brittany Gawley, as she shares not just tips, but […]
Embracing Diversity
Navigating Trans/2S and Gender Diverse Experience Workshop Provided by Prism Services: Prism provides workshops and training for healthcare and social service providers, students and service users on inclusion, diversity and promoting health and wellness for the LGBT2Q+ communities.Prism refers individuals to LGBT2Q+ groups, counselling, resource information and services in the community.They also support staff at […]
Empowering Teens for Sustainable Living
Are you a preteen or teen concerned about the climate crisis? Want to learn more about sustainability and what you can do to make a difference? Join teacher and sustainability expert Sarah Newton to learn more about what you can do in your home, classroom and community. Please bring all of your questions and ideas […]
Women in STEM Speaker Series
Join us for an inspiring journey with our Women in STEM Speaker Series! This series is specially designed for school aged girls who are curious about the incredible opportunities and exciting careers awaiting them in the fields of science and technology. Our dynamic lineup of accomplished women professionals from various STEM disciplines will share their […]
Sustainable Classroom
Spend 60 minutes with sustainable classroom expert Sarah Newton. Sarah has brought sustainability to the next level by incorporating it into all aspects of her curriculum. Learn how she teaches students about sustainability and encourages them to live a sustainable lifestyle. Find out about the many projects she has done over the years and her […]
Twine: The Accessible Digital Tool
Twine can be used for creative interactive storytelling, game-making and more! Twine is a free, open-source tool for designing and writing interactive non-linear digital stories and text-based games that can be run on any common web browser. No coding required… but it’s easy and effective to start adding if you want to! Twine’s unique creative […]
Introduction to Articulate
Description This Articulate Rise 360 workshop for faculty and staff provides a comprehensive introduction to Rise 360’s responsive and engaging e-learning features, from building a course structure and populating it with content to adding interactive activities and assessment questions. Link to Articulate Website Session Recording Meet Your Instructors Jamilee Baroud Jamilee Baroud, PhD, is a […]
Tinkercad with Microbits
Join Educator Nathan Lott for 1.5-hour, hands-on Zoom sessions all about Tinkercad which includes a hands-on Micro:bits component. Tinkercad is a free web app for 3D design, electronics, and coding. No coding experience is necessary to participate, and all you need is access to a computer or laptop, we will send you a Micro:bit kit […]
Storytelling Through Game Design
Join Educator Nathan Lott for 1.5-hour, hands-on Zoom sessions combining modern game design with storytelling. No coding experience is necessary to participate, and all you need is access to a computer or laptop. Sessions are being offered for students in grades 3-7 and 8-12. To register, please click on one of the buttons provided below. […]
Exploring Virtual Makerspaces
About The unequivocal implementation of equity, diversity, inclusion, decolonization, and anti-racism (EDIDA) in education is a growing imperative, but something that educators lack the training, support, and complex understanding to effectively embed into their classrooms. With the world being exposed to the phenomenon of maker spaces and the ideology of building a maker mentality, a […]
Tinkercad with Tiny Homes
Join Educator Nathan Lott for 1.5-hour, hands-on Zoom intro Tinkercad series. Tinkercad is a free web app for 3D design, electronics, and coding. No coding experience is necessary to participate in this workshop. Over the three sessions you will learn how to use Tinkercad, and will be guided through designing a tiny home to your […]
Engaging All Learners in the Middle Years
Interactive Webinar Series Educators in BC are invited to a webinar series exploring the engagement of middle years learners in multi-age and multi-grade classrooms. Our multi-part webinar series is led by Dr. Leyton Schnellert and Tammy Renyard, featuring special guests every session. Tuesday, October 17 — Brittani Hislop, Lynda Lee, Joanne Calder Thursday, Nov 23 […]
Menstrual Equity 101
Menstrual Equity 101 is a free and virtual workshop hosted by Free Periods Canada for service providers who work with youth. This workshop will help K-12 educators develop a deepened understanding of period poverty and its impacts on students in education settings, methods to address stigma associated with menstrual health, and learn how to become […]
CoSpaces
Join Educator Nathan Lott for a 1.5-hour, hands-on Zoom session all about CoSpace & 3D Game Design. With CoSpaces you can build and code your own experience at any age-level. No coding experience is necessary to participate, and all you need is access to a computer or laptop. Sessions are being offered for students in […]
Centering Indigenous Pedagogies in Mathematics Education
image: Two-Face Transformation Mask Gagiid by Reg Davidson. photo: Joanne Yovanovich Join our 4-part webinar series where leading scholars and educators explore strategies for centering Indigenous pedagogies in mathematics education. Sessions will focus on classroom teachers sharing examples, ideas, and questions on various Indigenous pedagogies such as Indigenous Storywork, teaching mathematics with/from place and land, […]
Content that Connects
Embark on an exciting educational journey with us as we dive into the world of social media and visual storytelling, unlocking fresh ways to captivate learners and boost digital literacy. Uncover practical strategies to seamlessly weave social media into your teaching toolkit, become familiar with visual storytelling for truly engaging lessons, and delve into valuable […]
Decolonizing Makerspaces
The Journey to decolonizing our educational spaces. Guest presenters Paula and Kyle would like you to join them in discovering ways that we can decolonize our educational spaces through conversation, respect, and reciprocity. Neither Paula or Kyle are Indigenous, but are both on their own journey to honour Truth and Reconciliation and they hope to […]
Introduction to Micro:bits
This two-part workshop is designed for students in grades three and above, who have limited or no experience with Micro:bits. Participants will be taught how to work with Micro:bits and will have the opportunity to create a moving animal. The workshop will be offered in a virtual format, and Micro:bits packages and all necessary supplies […]