CCC-M Project

CCC-M Project

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  Creating, Collaborating and Computingin Math Enhancing the teaching and learning of mathematics using technology Riverside School Board and McGill University 2013-2016
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  Overview (1) Why thisproject? Student success in mathematics Focus on the transition from elementary to secondary Digital literacy Initial funding for 3 years (Sept 2013 - Aug 2016)
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  Overview (2) Goals Teachers andconsultants engage in on-going, sustained professional learning For the benefit of student learning Use of data to monitor and orient practice, inquiry, and learning
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  Research Questions What knowledgedo “we” (teachers, school board pedagogical consultants, and educational researchers) need in order to improve students’ understanding, and integrate digital tools meaningfully into this practice shift? How can we engage in the most promising professional development experiences to achieve the above practice shift in a sustainable way? How can we use student-learning data to monitor progress and adapt practice toward the goal of developing digital literacy and disciplinary understanding?
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  Objectives for Year1 (2013-2014) Foster a community of practice in mathematics teaching and digital tools Develop collective understandings of the situation Develop practice in terms of using digital tools for ourselves and for students Sharing, reflection, inquiry Consolidating a long-term partnership between RSB and McGill
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  Key Activities forYear 1 (2013-2014) Face-to-face meetings (5 times/year) September / November / January / March / May On-line activities Classroom visits and interviews Focus group meetings Wrap-up, Celebration, Planning next year (May F2F meeting)
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  Leadership Team (1) McGillUniversity (Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology) Dr. Alain Breuleux (Principal Investigator) Dr. Gyeong Mi Heo (Research Associate) Lei Nong (Research Assistant)
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  Leadership Team (2) RiversideSchool Board Lisa Rae-Nutter - Assistant Director of Educational Services Karen Rye - Technology Consultant (RECIT) Tina Morotti - Educational Consultant (Elementary) Sandra Fréchette - Educational Consultant (Secondary) Participants: 7 Elementary teachers and 6 Secondary teachers