In a recent post we shared an example of podcasting as a powerful tool for students to demonstrate their mathematic thinking. Here’s another example of students recording their mathematical thinking, this time by a grade 4 student. We believe that this is one of the most powerful uses of a 1:1 laptop program – how… Continue reading More Math Podcasting
Our grade 5’s have just finished using Google Earth to solve a math problem designed to build large number sense. The students were challenged to find a route across Canada, starting in Calgary, that would take them to each of the capital cities. The trip could go in any order after leaving Calgary, but the… Continue reading Google Earth for Mapping Math
Here at the Calgary Science School we are currently in our 5th year of 1:1 computing. As part of our 1:1 program, the University of Calgary, along with the Galileo Educational Network have been researching our 1:1 program. Below you’ll find the full research report from year three of our program: [googleapps domain=”docs” dir=”viewer” query=”a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=false&embedded=true&srcid=0BzRowXbm315ZYWJjYWQxZDgtZmI1Ni00MTdkLTlkN2YtMzNlYmYxYTNmYWQy&hl=en”… Continue reading 1:1 Research Report – Year Three
This week, three of our teachers are giving the two morning lectures to 350 first year education students at the University of Calgary. We are sharing the vision we have for inquiry-based learning at the Calgary Science School, and using some of our classroom projects as a way to illustrate how strong inquiry-based work is… Continue reading Resources for MT Year-One Lecture
Here at the Calgary Science School we build our understanding of inquiry-based learning around the Inquiry Rubric developed in conjunction with the Galileo Educational Network. To help unpack how the Galileo Inquiry Rubric is lived out in specific projects from our school, we’ve compiled the following list of projects tied to particular elements of the… Continue reading Illustrative Examples of Inquiry-Based Learning
Last Friday we hosted a networking day for PE teachers from local charter and private schools. We had 12 teachers join us for a day of sharing lesson ideas, assessment techniques, and ways to integrate technology into the teaching of the Physical Activity and Health curriculums. The day was a mix of stand and deliver,… Continue reading PE Networking: Follow Up
Our grade 6 teachers are in the planning stages for a unit on the Boreal Forest. The guiding question for the study is currently: How is the Boreal Forest related to the health of the planet? Students will work through two sections of the study: 1. A mathematical exploration of large numbers, connected to the… Continue reading Boreal Forest: Are we doing enough?
We’re really excited about our upcoming Mayoral Forum. The event will be an open webcast allowing anyone with an internet connection to watch – though in particular we’re targeting it to Calgary classrooms. In particular, one of things that’s got a group of our grade 9 boys really interested is being the technology crew for… Continue reading How to use LiveStream for Multi-Cam Broadcasting
The laptop program at the Calgary Science School is now entering it’s 5th year. Our 1:1 program started in the fall of 2006 with 100 grade 6 students. This first year of the program was made possible through a Personalized Learning Initiative grant through the Alberta Government. In the 2007/2008 school year the program expanded… Continue reading Research Confirms Laptop Program
The Calgary Science School is hosting a PD day for Physical Education teachers who work at Calgary Charter and Private Schools on Friday September 24, 2010. We feel that much of our work as PE teachers is in isolated and unique situations – whether it is the actual physical building, the location of our school,… Continue reading Physical Education – Professional Networking Day
