Maths teachers: Here is a sneak peak at the handy calendar of free, great, mathematical activities for independent learning at home from @STEMLearningUK
One activity a day, every day for all of next term.
Coming soon to the STEM Learning site here: https://t.co/GOTXB6BNoL
Online access to any of the NELSON text books, for FREE until June 30, 2020 (and some you can download if you want to).
For grades 4-8
Username: ontario48
Password: NelsonON123
For grades 9-12
Username: on912
Password: NelsonON123
Want to see the true potential impact of ignoring social distancing? Through a partnership with @xmodesocial, we analyzed secondary locations of anonymized mobile devices that were active at a single Ft. Lauderdale beach during spring break. This is where they went across the US:
I’ve seen a lot of concerns for #SpEd services. For MANY, this may actually help them thrive.
-Less distraction
-More opportunity for 1-on-1 support
-Lessened workload
-Flexible due dates
These are common IEP accommodations
@alicekeeler#edchat#remotelearning
For parents and teachers out there trying their best right now, the top (mostly free) digital resources U.S. teachers reported using in Spring 2019:
BrainPOP
Kahoot!
Quizlet
Khan Academy
Desmos
IXL Learning
Prodigy
Readworks
Newela
ReadWriteThink
https://t.co/3QLqIYpPOC
The Registered Nurses Association of Ontario reports over 3000 retired nurses and nurse practitioners have responded to a call to come out of retirement to aid in the fight against COVID-19. Thanks for your caring response to this crisis. #Hamont@ontarionurses#onpoli#ontag
Cool to see some of my former students and 🏐players from North Park meeting again in the OUA for Trent & RMC! Kevin, Parm, & Harrison never played club- but are making their playing careers count in post secondary. A testament to hard work and perseverance
Students and parents are often given this information at the beginning of a school year - but it is good to remind them at other times. The free math tutoring is very helpful towards the end of a semester! #YRDSBmath
In loving memory of Ms Hnatiw. Today we honour her love of running during our annual Hnatiw Classic 2K/4K walk/run. Thank you to our Phys Ed leadership and fitness classes (&staff) for organizing and participating in this event @PeelSchools
To the teachers who saved my life: you inspired this poem.
Though there are many challenges & changes in education, I am so proud of the staff who work tirelessly through.
You shape lives in & out of classrooms - this is for you. #ThankYouTeachers#BackToSchool#CutsHurtKids