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At the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board, we are Switching on Learning by integrating Google’s powerful ecosystem into every classroom. This blog is a dedicated space for sharing the ideas, methodologies, and digital tools that transform the modern educational experience. Our Digital Toolkit We empower educators and students by leveraging a robust, collaborative environment: Google Workspace for Education: Driving seamless collaboration through Docs, Drive, and Classroom. The Power of AI: Utilizing Gemini and integrated AI features to personalize learning and spark creativity. Data-Driven Assessment: Using MarkBook to track student growth with precision and transparency. The Process of Learning: Leveraging Revision History to emphasize growth, iteration, and the visible journey of a student's work. From interactive Chrome tools to digital storytelling, we aren't just using tech—we’re using it to bridge gaps, foster global collaboration, and future-proof our students' skills.

STUDENTS BECOME TEACHERS AT NOTRE DAME ELEMENTARY

On Monday, May 5th, during Catholic Education Week, the students of Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School got to be the teachers for the day... well, for an hour anyway!
Superintendent of Education Emelda Byrne used MyTools2Go created a Google Slideshow about visiting New York City, with the assistance of Grade 3 students Ben and Alessia. Her 'student teachers' helped her add some images about places to visit, like the Statue of Liberty and Central Park. Using a Chromebook, Mrs. Byrne even added a YouTube video about shopping in the Big Apple.
Parents and Guardians were invited to sign up for STUDENT LED WORKSHOPS where they became the students and participated in the learning process. Mrs. J. Ouellette, Principal of Notre Dame,  created a Google Form for Parents/Guardians to SIGN UP FOR WORKSHOPS.

1. PRIMARY LITERACY STATIONS with Mrs. Ginnasio's Class. Our Grade One students will teach you how to Make Connections, Visualize, Find the Main Idea of a Story, Make Predictions, and Find the Beginning, Middle, and End of a story.
2. PRIMARY LITERACY with Mrs. Evon's Grade 3 Class as they teach you how to do Shared Reading and Read Aloud.
3. JUNIOR LITERACY with Mrs. Stamatiadis's Grade 5 Class as they teach you how to do Guided Reading, Word Work, Read to Someone, and Work on Writing.
4. K PALS with Ms. McKeeve and students from Mrs. DeMarco's class. Our JK/SK students will be your partner and teach you how to do PALS.
5. Gr. 1 PALS with Mrs. Mele-Kaschalk, Ms. Nadalin and her students. Our Grade 1 students will be your partner and teach you how to do PALS.
6. BITSTRIPS on the Computers with Mrs. Ciaramitaro, Mrs. Meyer and her students. Our Grade 2 students will teach you how to do 
Bitstrips on the computer.
7. PRESENTATIONS ON THE CHROMEBOOKS with Mrs. Andreozzi-Chorney's class. Our Grade 3 students will teach you how to make Presentations through "Mytools2go".
8. FORMS ON THE CHROMEBOOKS with Mrs. DeMarco, Mr. Tumak and his class.
Our Grade 4 students will teach you how to make
 Questionnaires and Forms through "MyTools2Go".
9. EXPLAIN EVERYTHING ON THE IPADS with Mr. Fanick, Mrs. Palamides and their classes. Our Grade 7 students will teach you how to use the
Explain Everything App on the iPads.
10. DRAMA with Mrs. Bonofiglio’s class. Grade 1/2 students will teach you how to do drama. Come prepared to move around and have fun.

Please take a look at some of the activities...
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