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MAY 2024 View this email in your browser

CEO MESSAGE OF THE MONTH

LET’S LEARN  Quebec’s English Education Sector Reconnects at Community School Conference (CLC) Community Development Agents (CDAs), CLC administrators, teachers, school board personnel, and community partners came together for two days of learning, inspiration, and reconnection! The Go Further, Together CLC Conference fostered collaboration and provided valuable tools and resources aimed at strengthening and empowering our community schools. The conference featured inspiring talks from leading experts on the community school approach and the importance of family engagement in education. These discussions provided valuable insights into how schools can serve as hubs for community development. Beyond the keynotes, a variety of workshops equipped participants with practical strategies. Sessions tackled topics like supporting mental health & wellness, understanding poverty, aligning leadership, building powerful partnerships, engaging families in school, parent knowledge in learning, and rethinking resilience. Networking time provided a long-awaited chance to reconnect with colleagues from across the province, share best practices, and forge new connections. The conference fostered a spirit of shared purpose and collaboration. Feeling energized and equipped with fresh ideas, CLC school teams are ready to continue their vital work of fostering student success and building vibrant communities. Stay tuned for upcoming resources and opportunities to keep the momentum going! ACCESS CONFERENCE RESOURCES! Online Exchange on the First School Transition Engaging Families in the First School Transition – What is our Collaborative Role? Date: Monday, May 13, 2024 10:30 – 11:45 am Online on Zoom Are you a Transition Facilitator, a Preschool Consultant, or a Community Development Agent supporting the first school transition? Join your peers from across the province to discuss ​​Engaging Families in the First School Transition – What is our Collaborative Role? REGISTER TODAY! CLASSMARKER Keep Practicing! It’s not too early to start to review concepts for end-of-the-year evaluations! For students in Secondary, we provide self-tests for select courses. Write and rewrite these assessments multiple times. Feedback is instant. Tests are available for: Math Sec. 3 Math CST Sec. 4 Math SN Sec. 4 Math SN Sec. 5 Physics Science and Technology Science and the Environment LOG IN AND TEST YOURSELF! LEARN TUTORING Join our mailing list! Looking for help? Let us know. Registration is now closed but when we have openings, we send the opportunity to register to families on our mailing list. Spring tutoring runs through June 6. SIGN UP FOR THE WAITLIST! PEDAGOGICAL SERVICES TEAM BLOG Data Logging with the Micro:bit Read Lexie’s podcast about using the Micro:bit to record data from the Total Solar Eclipse that took place in Montreal on April 8, 2024. Micro:bits are small programmable devices that are popular tools for exploring computer programming and building prototypes, robots, and other creations. Lexie used her micro:bit to log the temperature and light levels during the eclipse. “After enjoying the excitement of totality and the end of the eclipse, I was pleased to see that the Micro:bit had captured both the drop in light and temperature as the moon blocked the sun. It was exciting to relive the moments of totality through the data.” DISCOVER LEXIE’S ECLIPSE INSIGHTS! Spring into Learning: Exploring Apps for Outdoor Learning Following our recent Open Creative Space Day at LEARN, with a focus on Outdoor Education, our LEARN-RÉCIT consultant Stacy has written a blog post sharing some exciting apps. These apps are a great way to activate digital competency and balance screen time and real-world learning. Read the blog post to jump into the possibilities! READ THE BLOG AND EXPLORE POSSIBILITIES! PODCAST ShiftED Podcast #30: In conversation with Peter Skillen: A Wholistic Approach to 21 Century Learning On this episode of ShiftED Podcast, LEARN-RECIT consultant, Chris, was joined by Edtech pioneer Peter Skillen. The conversation explores Peter’s path from educator to technology integration leader. Chris and Peter delve into self-directed learning and teaching philosophies. WATCH THE REPLAY! LEARN-RÉCIT UPCOMING EVENTS Sommet du numérique en éducation 2024 : Bricoler l’IA avec Scratch et le Micro:bit Vendredi, le 10 mai de 10h45 à 12h15 En présence à l’Hôtel Bonaventure de Montréal Au cours de cet atelier mains-sur-les-touches, nous vous invitons à découvrir comment l’apprentissage automatique (machine learning) peut servir d’introduction aux principes de l’IA. Nous utiliserons Scratch et Makecode avec le Micro:bit, ainsi que ML-Machine pour développer un modèle d’apprentissage automatique en temps réel. CONSULTER LE PROGRAMME ET INSCRIVEZ-VOUS! Scratch Educators Meetup Date: Friday, May 17, 2024 at 2:30 pm Online on Zoom Anyone interested in connecting with fellow educators and learning more about using Scratch in educational settings is welcome to participate. We have a special guest joining us for this last meetup of the 2023-2024 school year… Eric Rosenbaum, Scratch Lab’s director, will lead us through the ScratchEd meetup! This free online event is bilingual and open to all levels REGISTER FOR FREE! MOODLE FOR TEACHERS Teachers: Would you like to give Moodle a try? Our Moodle server presents a suite of features designed to support educational endeavors. We recognize the importance of digital platforms in enriching the teaching landscape. Our team of pedagogical consultants is equipped to assist educators in leveraging Moodle’s capabilities to optimize their instructional strategies. For inquiries regarding the utilization of Moodle’s features, educators are encouraged to contact us via email at ldifulvio@learnquebec.ca. CONTACT US WITH A REQUEST! ELAN’s Mental Health Initiative: The Joy Of Connecting Through Creativity We are excited to report that ELAN’s 2022-23 Mental Health Initiative trained 35 Teaching Artists and reached over 5700 people of all ages through projects taking place in over 125 schools and community organizations! Given the rise in mental health issues in recent years, the push  to support Teaching Artists in meeting participants’ needs is more pertinent now than ever before (CHSSN Documentation Centre). With the support of Quebec Writers’ Federation (QWF) and Quebec Drama Federation (QDF), ELAN ArtEd’s Mental Health Initiative provides professional development for Teaching Artists working with children & pre-teens (ages 5-14), youth (ages 15-29) and older adults (ages 55+). Facilitated by Teaching Artist and social worker Alyssa Kuzmarov and music therapist Andy MacDonald, workshops and individual coaching sessions addressed mental health issues as they relate to Teaching Artistry. SUPPORT MENTAL HEALTH THROUGH ART! Next Issue: June 2024

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