Paul Palma

Teaching, coaching, guiding, & traveling. Technology Enabled Learning and Teaching (TELT) Consultant, eLearn Coordinator, Curriculum & Assessment Dept. @YCDSB

[Catholic Virtual Ontario @CV_Ontario]

Teaching a Catholic online course this semester? Using CVO courses and resources in your classroom? Learning more about online pedagogy and integrating ICT into your practice? Thank one of these amazing TELT Contacts and DeLCs – they facilitate all this and so much more!

[Curriculum & Assessment (YCDSB) @CAD_ycdsb]

Attention secondary teachers! Four new Catholic-infused secondary courses have been added to D2L Brighstspace. Refer to the System Memo from the June 20th distribution for more information.

[Paul Palma @palmateach]

And many thanks to you, Rose, for your leadership this year with all things Catholic Virtual Ontario!

[Catholic Virtual Ontario @CV_Ontario]

As we prepare to end this school year, we give thanks to God for his many blessings, and thanks to all Catholic TELT Contacts and DeLCs for the gifts they have shared with our students and teachers. May you all enjoy a restful and rejuvenating summer.

[YCDSB Continuing Education @YCDSBconed]

Registration for summer school closes tomorrow June 8th! Visit our website ASAP to register!📲

[Paul Palma @palmateach]

Cc: @SKDCHS @dbruni_ @paulacthompson @Kolbetweets @STAUpdates

[Paul Palma @palmateach]

This week, the TELT Consultants and one of our long time digital tool partners, @ExploreLearning, presented the top @YCDSB educators & top schools with awards for highest engagement system-wide. Thank you for continuing to create interactive opportunities for students! @CAD_ycdsb

[Curriculum & Assessment (YCDSB) @CAD_ycdsb]

EVERFI, in conjunction with Edward Jones, is offering FREE financial literacy workshops for secondary students on June 12th & 13th. Refer to System Memo C:507 for more information (including a form to express interest for your class to participate). #ycdsbmath

[Curriculum & Assessment (YCDSB) @CAD_ycdsb]

Attention Grade 9 math teachers! The Grade 9 EQAO Math Practice Questions are now accessible in the VLE (D2L Brighspace). Refer to System Memo C:524 for more information. #ycdsbmath

[YCDSB Continuing Education @YCDSBconed]

The school year is coming to an end and
that means summer courses will be starting soon! This
is the last week to register for a summer course of your choice. Visit our website to browse our elementary and secondary course offerings!

[OeLC @theoelc]

Congratulations to Michael Redfearn who won The OeLC 2024 Todd Pottle Award for Excellence in eLearning! Michael enabled a collaboration of efforts between the OeLC and the OCeLC, now CVO. He was a key figure in the amalgamation and onboarding of Catholic Boards to the OeLC.

[Catholic Virtual Ontario @CV_Ontario]

Congratulations to Audra Abromaitis (OCSB) and Michael Redfearn (retired from Waterloo CDSB), two very worthy recipients of prestigious OeLC awards! Thank you for your service to Catholic online learning!
We couldn't be prouder of you both! 🙌

[Paul Palma @palmateach]

Mine and @shilogarland’s balloon hats were the best variety… Thx Brian @theoelc 😉

[OeLC @theoelc]

Ready for registration at BoLTT Ottawa #BOLTT2024

[Curriculum & Assessment (YCDSB) @CAD_ycdsb]

Attention secondary schools! EVERFI is offering their interactive Edward Jones Financial Literacy Workshop for free on April 16th and 24th (no cost involved). Students will learn budgeting, saving, investing, and credit/debt. Refer to System Memo C:471 for more information.

[Curriculum & Assessment (YCDSB) @CAD_ycdsb]

Attention #YCDSB teachers! Free virtual workshops are being offered this month on the Learn360 platform for elementary (April 23rd) and secondary (April 22nd). Refer to System Memo C:442 for more information.

[Paul Palma @palmateach]

Join us for our session learning about the new @Respondus Lockdown Browser and Studymate Campus integrations in our @D2L Brightspace VLE!

[Curriculum & Assessment (YCDSB) @CAD_ycdsb]

Attention #YCDSB teachers! Two new features have been launched in D2L Brightspace: Respondus LockDown Browser and StudyMate Campus. For an introduction to them, a professional learning session is being offered on April 10, 2024. Refer to System Memo C:460 for more information.

[Curriculum & Assessment (YCDSB) @CAD_ycdsb]

Attention elementary teachers! The Grade 3 and 6 EQAO Math Practice Questions are now accessible in the D2L Brightspace VLE. Refer to System Memo C:466 for more information. #ycdsbmath

[Curriculum & Assessment (YCDSB) @CAD_ycdsb]

Exciting news! 14 new Catholic-infused secondary courses have been added to D2L Brightspace. Refer to System Memo C:349 for more information (including access instructions and a full list of new and revised Catholic-infused secondary courses). #CatholicEducation

[Paul Palma @palmateach]

As course selection for next year is upon us, Secondary Students are reminded of their options with @YCDSB eLearning. If interested, be sure to choose eLearn accordingly on @myblueprint and contact your guidance counsellor for any questions! @PathwaysYCDSB @CAD_ycdsb

[Curriculum & Assessment (YCDSB) @CAD_ycdsb]

Attention math/science teachers of Grades 7-10. Live and virtual lessons using Gizmos, aligned with the curriculum, are available for streaming into your class. Refer to System Memo C:289 for more information (including a list of offerings).

[Paul Palma @palmateach]

In between delivering Chromebooks and launching a pilot project at @SJDBrebeufCHS, the TELT team snapped this photo. Thanks @SJDB_Guidance for the meaningful message. 📸 🙏🏼