Teaching With Social Media

Submitted by kbridson on Fri, 2013-05-24 16:28
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Using social media as a teaching tool, this Grade 1/2 teacher has 6 and 7-year-olds writing blogs.

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Living Through Four Revolutions

Submitted by mlehan on Fri, 2013-05-24 12:23
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Freeman Dyson, Professor Emeritus at Princeton University discusses Space Technology, Nuclear Energy, the Genome and the Computer Revolution.

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Guest Blog: It’s Time for a National Transit Strategy

Submitted by mlehan on Fri, 2013-05-24 12:19
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Former Toronto mayor David Miller writes about an issue close to his heart: public transit. 

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Challenging Kids

Submitted by kbridson on Fri, 2013-05-24 10:54
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In our ongoing partnership with Infant Mental Health at SickKids, our experts share tips on how to handle challenging kids.

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Jane Goodall: Chimpanzee Emotions

Submitted by dhawkins on Wed, 2013-05-22 11:26
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Primatologist Jane Goodall says scientists accept physical similarities between chimpanzees and humans, from DNA to blood, but are reluctant to match behaviours. 

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Tooth Time Survey

Submitted by kbridson on Wed, 2013-05-22 10:24
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TVOKids is updating the Tooth Time app that helps kids brush better and longer. Got any suggestions? Please fill out the survey.

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Civics for Kids: Should Kids Vote?

Submitted by kbridson on Wed, 2013-05-22 10:15
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In this week's Civics for Kids: Should kids have the right to vote? Do we need an age limit on voting? Read the scenerio and talk about it with your kids.

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Teachers Shares Digital Learning Tips

Submitted by kbridson on Wed, 2013-05-22 10:12
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Grade 2 teacher and digital literacy co-ordinator Stephanie Signer shares her tips on using technology to teach kids.

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The Kind of Life It's Been

Submitted by mlehan on Tue, 2013-05-21 12:32
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Allan Greg interviews former CTV news anchor Lloyd Robertson on his memoir "The Kind of Life It's Been."

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How the Ontario Government is Structured

Submitted by mlehan on Tue, 2013-05-21 12:24
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The government of Ontario has many different branches with their own roles and responsibilities. 

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