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Adele Diamond


Dr. Adele Diamond is a leading expert in the field of developmental cognitive neuroscience. She holds a Research Chair position at the University of British Columbia, and is a fellow of the Royal...
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Michele Jacobsen


Dr. Michele Jacobsen’s design-based and case study research includes K-12 and post-secondary learning and teaching with educational technology.
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Making More Time for Learning


The Friendly Forest Day Care reviewed the way children were spending time with an eye on reducing the non-learning time.
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Robotics


Programming robots proved an engaging task for these elementary school students. These two examples show how technology can be used in a creative way.
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Technology and Learning


Great potential exists when technology becomes part of the classroom. But its mere presence does not guarantee effective learning.
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Blogging


A class blog is an effective way to use technology in support of student learning.
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Effective Teaching: Mathematics


Math is more than numbers. It’s about structuring, modeling and essentially, interpreting the world through a mathematical lens.
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Mathematics at Home


A child’s understanding of mathematical concepts grows considerably between pre-kindergarten and Grade 2.
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Assessment: Red-Yellow-Green Light Model


Assessment criteria collaboratively designed with students is meaningful and helps guide learning and self-regulation.
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How Learning Evolves


One effective way for both parents and educators to help a child’s learning is through connecting new situations to ones already understood by the child.
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