Integrating 3D printing into learning contexts supports constructivism, hands-on learning, and design thinking, as well as fosters skill competency in Geometry. There are many different ways to use 3D printers and Computer-Aided Design (CAD) programs in learning applications. For example, students could create their own designs to print in Entrepreneurship class, design and print artifacts […]
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Virtual Field Trips & A Chromebook Learn360 local contest
Virtual Fieldtrips BC ERAC has shared a neat story about Virtual Fieldtrips that you can read at http://news.bcerac.ca/bring-the-world-to-your-classroom-through-virtual-field-trips/ Chromebook Contest – Our Learn360 Media Service We will be drawing a name from the list of SD60 registered teacher users of our Learn360 media service that is available through the Student e-Library or the logo below. All you need to do […]
Introducing Professor Thompson
There are several people helping Digmore find and share great resources including Professor Thompson below. When you find Professor Thompson on the site have a look for a shared link. These links point to helpful documents or items to give away to classroom teachers!
Science Fair Resources
Time to get out the microscopes, backboards, and lab books! The Northern BC Regional Science Fair will be held in Fort St. John this year on April 11, 2017 at North Peace Secondary School (NPSS) gymnasium. In the upcoming months, students at local schools throughout the district will be showcasing their innovation, curiosity, and discoveries to […]
Computational thinking and the new curriculum
Thinking, communicating, and collaborating to solve problems, address issues, and make decisions are key “doing” actions of the core competencies in the redesigned BC curriculum. The core competencies are embedded within learning contexts, and students employ the ability to think creatively and critically in order to meet the challenge of solving problems. Along with […]
K-9 ERAC Learning Resources
It has been an exciting term this year for K – 9 teachers, parents, and students in British Columbia. The redesigned curriculum is fully integrated into classrooms and focuses on a Know-Do-Understand model that highlights Big Ideas, Core Competencies and Learning Standards (Content and Curricular Competencies). This new curriculum is intended to provide students with flexible […]
Learn360: a resource for UDL
An effective medium for curating visual and auditory resources is through video. Students can find educational videos on the internet or in the library, however the process may be time consuming. The ERAC bundle that is included on Digmore under the student e-library has a video site called Learn360. The site houses videos that have […]
“Digging” for more resources?
It is an exciting time in education and we are embracing new curriculum in British Columbia that allows students to take ownership of their own learning. It is a child-centred learning approach that encourages students to have voice and choice. Learning opportunities can be created around student interests, which better engages students in active learning […]
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