Mind Brain Education: CTTL Elementary Academy Day 1 – MusTech.Net
For the past few years, we have explored and studied Mind Brain Education (MBE) through reading Neuroteach, written by Glenn Whitman and Dr. Ian Kellener, through various webinars and conferences, took online Neuroteach Global (NTG) courses, and participated in a four-day deep dive provided by The Center for Transformative Teaching and Learning (CTTL). The latter is one that I have not had the opportunity to take. Many of my colleagues, who have taken all of the above, had advised me that once I took the four-day intensive training, all of the other pieces of the training would fall into place.…
Northern Ontario needs more local post-secondary education — and the province’s funding
School and career pathways for youth who grow up in northern regions look very different than those of their peers who grow up in the larger urban and southern areas of the country.
What’s known as Canada’s Provincial North is composed of the northernmost parts of Canada’s provinces, excluding Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.
But, despite the large geographical size of this area, the unique challenges facing residents in these parts of Canada often get overlooked. So much so, that some scholars have touted these regions as Canada’s “forgotten North.”
A map of Canada’s provincial North and…
Favorite Amazon Reading Resources – The Applicious Teacher
So let’s talk about all the resources we use as teachers. Some are extra fluff, and some are must-haves. Today, I’m sharing a few of my favorite must-have reading resources that you can find on Amazon!
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Reading Resources from Amazon
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I LOVE this…
Best of Pandemic #Elmused Tech Episode 7: Play-Along Videos – MusTech.Net
Episode 7 features an item that has been around for a long time, but many of us explored it greatly when having to teach in various teaching scenarios throughout this pandemic. I am speaking of the play-along videos. These are videos that include a song, various rhythms, melodic, or body percussion patterns, and a moving conductor so that students can watch and actively “play along” with the video. It is very similar to “follow the bouncy ball” karaoke videos.
YouTube Episodes: https://youtu.be/Lacn-5FfRRE
The Benefits
There are many reasons these play-along videos have worked so well:
You can find numerous videos…
New Year’s Resolutions Tab Book
For the past few years, on the first day back from Winter Break, I’ve had my kids work on their own New Year’s Resolutions. I’ve done this with every grade I’ve been taught, including Kindergarten! That’s why I love using this easy New Year’s Resolution Tab Book in which students can write their goals. The tab books are the perfect way to put 2022 behind us!
This easy New Year’s Resolution activity includes a digital version for Google Classroom. Perfect for those of you who are utilizing digital classrooms!
Now, you don’t need to print this out until just before…
Ontario adding technical education requirements for high school students
The Ontario government is implementing a new high school graduation requirement it says will help better prepare students across the province for the jobs of tomorrow.
Starting with students entering Grade 9 in September 2024, all students will now be required to earn a Grade 9 or 10 Technological Education credit as part of their Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
“I am proud to announce another step forward to ensure all students learn the critical skills necessary to succeed and get a good paying job,” said Stephen Lecce, Minister of Education. “By requiring students to take at least one Technological Education…