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The Power of Language & Lamenting the loss of Native Languages
Ever since my husband and I downloaded the code from Ogoki Learning Systems, we have began a lengthy process of creating an app that will allow First peoples from the Munsee-Delaware First Nation to have access to approximately 2000 words of the Munsee-Delaware Language. Neither of us have ever created an app before, and […]
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7 Reasons to Integrate Indigenous Knowledge into Science Curriculum
According to the ‘Seven Grandfather Teachings’ what we teach our children now, will have an effect for the next 7 generations. What can Educators teach this generation of students right now, that will help our planet and environment for the next seven generations? The Science Curriculum is an excellent place to integrate Indigenous Knowledge […]
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Creating Welcoming Environments in our Schools and Libraries
In many schools, there can be a lack of cultural diversitiy, symbols and practices that make students and parents feel welcome and important. This is unfortunate, because creating Welcoming Environments are essential to improving Student Learning. However, it is a challenge to continually create Welcoming Environments in our schools. With increasing demands surrounding school […]
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First Nations, Metis, Inuit Stereotypes in our Media
Who’s voices matter in our Canadian Society? Who’s voices matter in education systems? The image you have of First Nations, Metis, & Inuit peoples has been impacted by many forms of media, government, society. If you truly consider someone to be an equal, then you cannot think of them as inferior and yourself […]
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First Nations, Metis and Inuit Stereotypes in Media: Part I
Impressions learned in early childhood can last a lifetime. Which is why stereotypes perpetuated in the media surrounding First Nations, Metis, & Inuit students are damaging. Books in particular invite students, and all people, to learn more about themselves, and the world around them. Therefore, it is important to ensure that all books and media […]
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Cognitive Science: How thoughts and behaviours impact achievement and success in Education
Cognitive Science is a valid, quantifiable field that is able to help us understand a wide range of issues as they pertain to Education and Learning. The research behind Cognition has been focussed on how we think and the way we learn, and more specifically on the systematic biases in of the schemas that we hold about the […]
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Who is Tracking You on the Internet?
Internet Privacy & Behavioural Tracking I just watched a very imformative TED talks video by Gary Kovacs on ‘Tracking the Trackers, and have been introduced to ‘Behavioural Tracking’ on the Internet. I have downloaded the Collusion add-on to be used only in Firefox, and have just had my eyes open to just how our […]
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Livebinders Educator Resources
http://www.livebinders.com/play/present?id=343698 A compilation of Excellent Educator Resources, based on the Ontario Curriculum! Please check it out! Some of the categories include: Media Awareness Library Resources First Nations Smart Board Special Education Research Technology in Education and many more!!!! Mrs D.Mc:)
Deborah McCallum
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Bridging research and practice
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What is the purpose of Decodable Texts?
Decodables versus levelled readers
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Thanks for the Feedback
by Deb McCallum This year I have been diving deeper into learning more about cognitive biases, and our blind spots. My doctorate course with Dr. Katz last winter was very insightful into helping me to understand how our biases can impact our work. When I think about my own influence in education, I think about […]
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Launching the new Learning Forward Ontario Literacy Network
Learning Forward Ontario proudly presents a new four-part event series that will lead to a new Ontario Literacy Network! Our first 2 events feature @KathleenGLundy & @JennyKayDupuis First session: Join us virtually on Wednesday, August 25th, 2021 at 9:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. EST we launch a four-part Literacy Network Series. Our first guest speaker, […]
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