Want a quick update on the MKN so far? See below! This information is also available in a 2-page summary.
Network Growth
The MKN has grown to include over 12 school districts, 13 universities, and 16 community organizations.
- OAME May 11-13: Many MKN CoP members presented and an MKN flyer was distributed at the OAME resource table.
- Canadian Knowledge Mobilization Forum May 18: KNAER represented the MKN for the panel discussion with OME, KNAER, and KNSWB, and an MKN flyer was distributed at the KNAER resource table.
- Canadian Society for the Study of Education (CSSE) May 29: Panel discussion with OME, KNAER, and KNSWB.
- You can find us at our NEW URL: mathnetwork.ca
- Our main page is now a blog page with weekly updates on CoPs and more. Stay informed of these updates by signing up for our mailing list.
- Coming soon: sharing/engaging with Ontario teachers (and beyond!) through online discussion groups at TeachOntario.ca
Communities of Practice Activities
At the first MKN Advisory Panel meeting on February 27 & 28, 2017, CoPs met and started planning for Year 1 (Nov 2016 – Aug 2017). To date, all MOUs, implementation plans, and budget plans have been approved for Year 1. CoP activities are now underway!
Computational Thinking in Mathematics Education
- 13-15 October 2017: Computational Thinking in Mathematics Education Symposium. Register here.
- Wellington CDSB is developing a Math + Computer Science Cohort in Grade 10.
- Updated math + coding documentary on symmetry as a transformation: Grades 2/3.
- New repeating patterns + coding lesson study documentary coming soon!
See their page for more information.
Critical Transitions
- Online survey for kindergarten and Grade 1 teachers as well as ECEs.
- 17 August 2017: Kindergarten Forum for Action. Registration for faculty members here.
- 8 September 2017: Early Years Professional Learning Day. Stay tuned for more details.
See their page for more information.
Indigenous Knowledge and Mathematics Education
- Surveys targeting School Board Math Consultants/Coordinators, Math educators K-12 in provincial system, and Math educators in First Nations Schools.
- 27-29 June 2017: CoP planning meeting at Trent University.
- 28-29 October 2017: FNMIEAO Educator Conference. Details here.
See their page for more information.
Mathematics Leadership
- Ongoing meetings with CoP partners.
- Collecting data related to educators’ needs.
- Mathematics Leadership Network’s (MLN) “Not a Book Study” complete.
- Partners are participating in Canada150 with math challenges.
See their page for more information.
