Nelson PL

Upcoming

Culturally Responsive Math for P/J Educators Session Eight: Coding and Patterns, Part 2

Wednesday, May 27, 2020 · 6:30 PM EDT

Based on what we have learned in sessions six and seven, we will learn how to use the Lynx coding platform to write procedures for finger weaving as yet another representation of the mathematics of repeating patterns. We will also extend our under...
Culturally Responsive Teaching Through Narrative

Thursday, May 28, 2020 · 1:00 PM EDT

Karen Taylor is excited to share some of her fascinating research related to the inclusion of narrative – specifically Indigenous narratives – into her sociology classes both face-to-face and online. Truth and Reconciliation is now a cornerstone o...
Culturally Responsive Math for P/J Educators Session Nine: Integrating Learning and Experiences

Wednesday, June 3, 2020 · 6:30 PM EDT

During this session we will discuss the project as a whole, and respond to questions from previous sessions. We will consider how to continue this work beyond one-off instructional experiences. We will discuss how we can support community beyond t...

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Culturally Responsive Math for P/J Educators Session Seven: Coding and Patterns, Part 1

Wednesday, May 13, 2020 · 6:30 PM EDT

For this session our colleagues from the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation and the Eganville and District Public School (EDPS) will be joined by Peter Skillen and Brenda Sherry, who have extensive experience exploring the connections between...
The Science of Happiness

Wednesday, May 13, 2020 · 1:00 PM EDT

Positive Psychology Professor and Researcher John Zelenski shares his fascinating research on positive psychology and how we can apply it to our daily lives during this pandemic. Topics will include: • Resilience in hard times • Wellbeing and ho...
Culturally Responsive Math for P/J Educators Session Six: Finger Weaving and Mathematics Junior/Intermediate

Tuesday, April 28, 2020 · 6:30 PM EDT

In this session, Métis artist Nathalie Bertin will start with a brief overview of Métis history, and the cultural importance of the Métis sash. She will demonstrate the process of finger weaving, beginning with a design using two colours and eight...

Series

Supporting Early Years Play and Learning at Home

Webinar Series

LIVE DATES: Thursday, March 26th at 1:00PM EST Thursday, April 2nd at 1:00PM EST Thursday, April 9th at 1:00pm EST Suddenly, parents have found themselves in the stressful position of trying to balance their careers and parenting from home, all ...
Mindfulness for Your Middle Years Learner at Home

Webinar Series

Galvanizing a Grounded, Grateful and Generous Approach to Learning and to Life within the classroom- and beyond! How do we set the foundations and conditions for our students to live well- physically, spiritually, and emotionally? How do we help s...
Surviving and Thriving at Home with Your Children

Webinar Series

This on-demand webinar series brings you advice from experts on topics such as managing anxiety and stress, coping with challenging behaviour, keeping learning alive at home, and many more tips to help you and your children survive and thrive duri...