Switch on Learning (description)

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.

FREE PD? EdCampSWO This Saturday


Educators, Future Educators and Educational Leaders,


edcampSWO

We invite you to consider this awesome homegrown professional learning opportunity.  Please read and forward to your school conference at your discretion.

Why homegrown?  Kristen Wideen, Eric Wideen, Shannon Hazel, James Cowper, Chad Barrette, Doug Sadler, Brian Aspinall and Shawn Dufour are coordinating the day with a larger team including other teachers from the GECDSB, WECDSB, LKDSB!

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EdCamps are held worldwide.  They are a  free, "unconference" style professional learning opportunity.  Professionals gather at one location and learn together.  The learning is defined by the participants that arrive that day.  

EdCampSWO is being held at the University of Windsor (Faculty of Education Building) on Saturday, October 13th from 8:30-4 pm.

If you would like to get your FREE tickets for this event see this link.  www.edcampswo.eventbrite.ca

Sign up today....help us beat the EdCampDetroit mark of 200 participants!

There will be lots of technology-integration learning available (with Free WiFi!):

  • iPads in the classroom
  • Twitter for learning
  • using Smart technologies
  • Web 2.0 for you
  • Leading change with technology
  • iPads in Secondary
  • integrating tech into your literacy program
  • LiveScribes in schools
  • Math and the iPad
  • blogging, glogging and vlogging!
  • GoogleDocs, Hangout and SKype in the classroom, etc!
 We are expecting educators from all around Southwestern Ontario!

If you are interested in an awesome professional learning opportunity, check out the link below for more info about EdCamp SWO (south western ontario).


Check it out!  Also, please feel free to forward to others who may be interested.  Thanks!

You can follow EdCamp SWO on Twitter @edcampSWO

Thanks everyone....see you there!  We are even having a social gathering afterwards at a local restaurant!
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