Computational Modelling Math + Coding PD Session – March 31 (3:30 – 4:30pm)!

We are excited to announce the fourth Professional Development session in a series from our Communities of Practice: Math Leadership, Critical Transitions, Indigenous Knowledge & Computational Modelling.

George Gadanidis (Western University) of the Computational Modelling CoP will present on Math+Coding Grades 6 to 10 in a collaborative learning setting.

Participants will receive a free PDF copy of the resource, Math + Coding Teams, Gr. 6-10

Click HERE to register!

Click HERE to see the Facilitation Guide!

 OVERVIEW 

This session will introduce a research-based resource offering: 

  • low floor & high ceiling tasks 
  • coding starting points to bring math to life dynamically 
  • conceptual surprises & insights 
  • a revitalized classroom culture 

Participants will receive a free PDF copy of the resource, Math + Coding Teams, Gr. 6-10

If you find this resource useful, you may book a free 45-60 minute online session for your district leads & teachers, and receive a free district licence. 

PRESENTER 

George Gadanidis is professor of mathematics education at Western University. 

He has worked for many years in research and outreach classrooms in Ontario (as well as in Brazil), collaborating with educators to design mathematics experiences that offer students a sense of mathematical wonder. 

You may see more about his work at imaginethis.ca 

Computational Modelling & Ontario Tech University’s STEAM-3D Maker Lab PD Session – February 28!

We are excited to announce the third Professional Development session in a series from our Communities of Practice: Math Leadership, Critical Transitions, Indigenous Knowledge & Computational Modelling.

Members of the Computational Modelling CoP will present on Math+Making activities and Computational Participation (Kafai, 2016) activities. Moreover, you will have an opportunity to explore a new virtual tool, CoSpaces Edu, and a lesson plan which provides an idea of how to use patterns while creating a virtual garden in CoSpaces Edu.

Click HERE to register!

NEW: Repeating Patterns + Coding Lesson Study Documentaries

Check out our Computational Thinking CoP’s NEW Repeating Patterns Lesson Study Documentaries with teachers and students from St. Andrews PS, TDSB!

  • Lesson study on Repeating Patterns in Grades 1/2
  • Lesson study on Repeating Patterns in Grades 2/3
  • Repeating patterns Side-By-Side (lesson sequence on Repeating Patterns using 2 different pedagogical approaches, shown side-by-side)

See it all here!

For more resources and information about our Computational Thinking Community of Practice, check out their page.