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Book Study
Book Study: How Learning Happens
DateSaturday, November 23, 2024
Time10:00am - 11:15am
LocationZoom
Passionate about integrating the science of learning into your pedagogical practice? Join Jim Hewitt and Nidhi Sachdeva for this engaging book study of selected chapters from How Learning Happens by Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick.
We will focus on six theoretical foundations from the Science of Learning and examine how we can design more effective instruction by better understanding the cognitive processes that take place when learning occurs.
Come prepared to contribute to the breakout room discussions and to participate in the question and answer portion of the sessions. How Learning Happens is available for purchase on Amazon, Indigo and Caversham Booksellers. (Please note, we are not affiliated with any publishing companies or suppliers.)
Please also download and read the session materials.
Select Saturdays, 10:00 am to 11:15 am, starting February 3, 2024 and ending April 20, 2024.
We are very excited that on April 20 the authors, Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick, will be joining us!
50 minutes of presentation by Jim and Nidhi, followed by a 15 minute breakout room, then 10 minutes for questions and discussions.
Date Topic
Feb 3 Information processing model and cognitive load theory
Feb 17 Prior knowledge and advance organizers
Mar 2 Depth of processing new knowledge
Mar 30 Effective study techniques: Retrieval practice, spacing, interleaving
Apr 13 Dual coding theory
Apr 20 Rosenshine’s principles of instruction
Registration in one event will automatically register you for all events.
Book Study
Book Study: How Learning Happens
DateSaturday, December 7, 2024
Time10:00am - 11:15am
LocationZoom
Passionate about integrating the science of learning into your pedagogical practice? Join Jim Hewitt and Nidhi Sachdeva for this engaging book study of selected chapters from How Learning Happens by Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick.
We will focus on six theoretical foundations from the Science of Learning and examine how we can design more effective instruction by better understanding the cognitive processes that take place when learning occurs.
Come prepared to contribute to the breakout room discussions and to participate in the question and answer portion of the sessions. How Learning Happens is available for purchase on Amazon, Indigo and Caversham Booksellers. (Please note, we are not affiliated with any publishing companies or suppliers.)
Please also download and read the session materials.
Select Saturdays, 10:00 am to 11:15 am, starting February 3, 2024 and ending April 20, 2024.
We are very excited that on April 20 the authors, Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick, will be joining us!
50 minutes of presentation by Jim and Nidhi, followed by a 15 minute breakout room, then 10 minutes for questions and discussions.
Date Topic
Feb 3 Information processing model and cognitive load theory
Feb 17 Prior knowledge and advance organizers
Mar 2 Depth of processing new knowledge
Mar 30 Effective study techniques: Retrieval practice, spacing, interleaving
Apr 13 Dual coding theory
Apr 20 Rosenshine’s principles of instruction
Registration in one event will automatically register you for all events.
Book Study
Book Study: How Learning Happens
DateSaturday, December 21, 2024
Time10:00am - 11:15am
LocationZoom
Passionate about integrating the science of learning into your pedagogical practice? Join Jim Hewitt and Nidhi Sachdeva for this engaging book study of selected chapters from How Learning Happens by Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick.
We will focus on six theoretical foundations from the Science of Learning and examine how we can design more effective instruction by better understanding the cognitive processes that take place when learning occurs.
Come prepared to contribute to the breakout room discussions and to participate in the question and answer portion of the sessions. How Learning Happens is available for purchase on Amazon, Indigo and Caversham Booksellers. (Please note, we are not affiliated with any publishing companies or suppliers.)
Please also download and read the session materials.
Select Saturdays, 10:00 am to 11:15 am, starting February 3, 2024 and ending April 20, 2024.
We are very excited that on April 20 the authors, Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick, will be joining us!
50 minutes of presentation by Jim and Nidhi, followed by a 15 minute breakout room, then 10 minutes for questions and discussions.
Date Topic
Feb 3 Information processing model and cognitive load theory
Feb 17 Prior knowledge and advance organizers
Mar 2 Depth of processing new knowledge
Mar 30 Effective study techniques: Retrieval practice, spacing, interleaving
Apr 13 Dual coding theory
Apr 20 Rosenshine’s principles of instruction
Registration in one event will automatically register you for all events.
Book Study
Book Study: How Learning Happens
DateSaturday, January 4, 2025
Time10:00am - 11:15am
LocationZoom
Passionate about integrating the science of learning into your pedagogical practice? Join Jim Hewitt and Nidhi Sachdeva for this engaging book study of selected chapters from How Learning Happens by Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick.
We will focus on six theoretical foundations from the Science of Learning and examine how we can design more effective instruction by better understanding the cognitive processes that take place when learning occurs.
Come prepared to contribute to the breakout room discussions and to participate in the question and answer portion of the sessions. How Learning Happens is available for purchase on Amazon, Indigo and Caversham Booksellers. (Please note, we are not affiliated with any publishing companies or suppliers.)
Please also download and read the session materials.
Select Saturdays, 10:00 am to 11:15 am, starting February 3, 2024 and ending April 20, 2024.
We are very excited that on April 20 the authors, Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick, will be joining us!
50 minutes of presentation by Jim and Nidhi, followed by a 15 minute breakout room, then 10 minutes for questions and discussions.
Date Topic
Feb 3 Information processing model and cognitive load theory
Feb 17 Prior knowledge and advance organizers
Mar 2 Depth of processing new knowledge
Mar 30 Effective study techniques: Retrieval practice, spacing, interleaving
Apr 13 Dual coding theory
Apr 20 Rosenshine’s principles of instruction
Registration in one event will automatically register you for all events.
Book Study
Book Study: How Learning Happens
DateSaturday, January 18, 2025
Time10:00am - 11:15am
LocationZoom
Passionate about integrating the science of learning into your pedagogical practice? Join Jim Hewitt and Nidhi Sachdeva for this engaging book study of selected chapters from How Learning Happens by Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick.
We will focus on six theoretical foundations from the Science of Learning and examine how we can design more effective instruction by better understanding the cognitive processes that take place when learning occurs.
Come prepared to contribute to the breakout room discussions and to participate in the question and answer portion of the sessions. How Learning Happens is available for purchase on Amazon, Indigo and Caversham Booksellers. (Please note, we are not affiliated with any publishing companies or suppliers.)
Please also download and read the session materials.
Select Saturdays, 10:00 am to 11:15 am, starting February 3, 2024 and ending April 20, 2024.
We are very excited that on April 20 the authors, Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick, will be joining us!
50 minutes of presentation by Jim and Nidhi, followed by a 15 minute breakout room, then 10 minutes for questions and discussions.
Date Topic
Feb 3 Information processing model and cognitive load theory
Feb 17 Prior knowledge and advance organizers
Mar 2 Depth of processing new knowledge
Mar 30 Effective study techniques: Retrieval practice, spacing, interleaving
Apr 13 Dual coding theory
Apr 20 Rosenshine’s principles of instruction
Registration in one event will automatically register you for all events.
Book Study
Book Study: How Learning Happens
DateSaturday, February 1, 2025
Time10:00am - 11:15am
LocationZoom
Passionate about integrating the science of learning into your pedagogical practice? Join Jim Hewitt and Nidhi Sachdeva for this engaging book study of selected chapters from How Learning Happens by Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick.
We will focus on six theoretical foundations from the Science of Learning and examine how we can design more effective instruction by better understanding the cognitive processes that take place when learning occurs.
Come prepared to contribute to the breakout room discussions and to participate in the question and answer portion of the sessions. How Learning Happens is available for purchase on Amazon, Indigo and Caversham Booksellers. (Please note, we are not affiliated with any publishing companies or suppliers.)
Please also download and read the session materials.
Select Saturdays, 10:00 am to 11:15 am, starting February 3, 2024 and ending April 20, 2024.
We are very excited that on April 20 the authors, Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick, will be joining us!
50 minutes of presentation by Jim and Nidhi, followed by a 15 minute breakout room, then 10 minutes for questions and discussions.
Date Topic
Feb 3 Information processing model and cognitive load theory
Feb 17 Prior knowledge and advance organizers
Mar 2 Depth of processing new knowledge
Mar 30 Effective study techniques: Retrieval practice, spacing, interleaving
Apr 13 Dual coding theory
Apr 20 Rosenshine’s principles of instruction
Registration in one event will automatically register you for all events.
Book Study
Book Study: How Learning Happens
DateSaturday, February 15, 2025
Time10:00am - 11:15am
LocationZoom
Passionate about integrating the science of learning into your pedagogical practice? Join Jim Hewitt and Nidhi Sachdeva for this engaging book study of selected chapters from How Learning Happens by Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick.
We will focus on six theoretical foundations from the Science of Learning and examine how we can design more effective instruction by better understanding the cognitive processes that take place when learning occurs.
Come prepared to contribute to the breakout room discussions and to participate in the question and answer portion of the sessions. How Learning Happens is available for purchase on Amazon, Indigo and Caversham Booksellers. (Please note, we are not affiliated with any publishing companies or suppliers.)
Please also download and read the session materials.
Select Saturdays, 10:00 am to 11:15 am, starting February 3, 2024 and ending April 20, 2024.
We are very excited that on April 20 the authors, Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick, will be joining us!
50 minutes of presentation by Jim and Nidhi, followed by a 15 minute breakout room, then 10 minutes for questions and discussions.
Date Topic
Feb 3 Information processing model and cognitive load theory
Feb 17 Prior knowledge and advance organizers
Mar 2 Depth of processing new knowledge
Mar 30 Effective study techniques: Retrieval practice, spacing, interleaving
Apr 13 Dual coding theory
Apr 20 Rosenshine’s principles of instruction
Registration in one event will automatically register you for all events.
Book Study
Book Study: How Learning Happens
DateSaturday, March 1, 2025
Time10:00am - 11:15am
LocationZoom
Passionate about integrating the science of learning into your pedagogical practice? Join Jim Hewitt and Nidhi Sachdeva for this engaging book study of selected chapters from How Learning Happens by Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick.
We will focus on six theoretical foundations from the Science of Learning and examine how we can design more effective instruction by better understanding the cognitive processes that take place when learning occurs.
Come prepared to contribute to the breakout room discussions and to participate in the question and answer portion of the sessions. How Learning Happens is available for purchase on Amazon, Indigo and Caversham Booksellers. (Please note, we are not affiliated with any publishing companies or suppliers.)
Please also download and read the session materials.
Select Saturdays, 10:00 am to 11:15 am, starting February 3, 2024 and ending April 20, 2024.
We are very excited that on April 20 the authors, Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick, will be joining us!
50 minutes of presentation by Jim and Nidhi, followed by a 15 minute breakout room, then 10 minutes for questions and discussions.
Date Topic
Feb 3 Information processing model and cognitive load theory
Feb 17 Prior knowledge and advance organizers
Mar 2 Depth of processing new knowledge
Mar 30 Effective study techniques: Retrieval practice, spacing, interleaving
Apr 13 Dual coding theory
Apr 20 Rosenshine’s principles of instruction
Registration in one event will automatically register you for all events.
Book Study
Book Study: How Learning Happens
DateSaturday, March 15, 2025
Time10:00am - 10:15am
LocationZoom
Passionate about integrating the science of learning into your pedagogical practice? Join Jim Hewitt and Nidhi Sachdeva for this engaging book study of selected chapters from How Learning Happens by Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick.
We will focus on six theoretical foundations from the Science of Learning and examine how we can design more effective instruction by better understanding the cognitive processes that take place when learning occurs.
Come prepared to contribute to the breakout room discussions and to participate in the question and answer portion of the sessions. How Learning Happens is available for purchase on Amazon, Indigo and Caversham Booksellers. (Please note, we are not affiliated with any publishing companies or suppliers.)
Please also download and read the session materials.
Select Saturdays, 10:00 am to 11:15 am, starting February 3, 2024 and ending April 20, 2024.
We are very excited that on April 20 the authors, Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick, will be joining us!
50 minutes of presentation by Jim and Nidhi, followed by a 15 minute breakout room, then 10 minutes for questions and discussions.
Date Topic
Feb 3 Information processing model and cognitive load theory
Feb 17 Prior knowledge and advance organizers
Mar 2 Depth of processing new knowledge
Mar 30 Effective study techniques: Retrieval practice, spacing, interleaving
Apr 13 Dual coding theory
Apr 20 Rosenshine’s principles of instruction
Registration in one event will automatically register you for all events.
Book Study
Book Study: How Learning Happens
DateSaturday, March 29, 2025
Time10:00am - 11:15am
LocationZoom
Passionate about integrating the science of learning into your pedagogical practice? Join Jim Hewitt and Nidhi Sachdeva for this engaging book study of selected chapters from How Learning Happens by Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick.
We will focus on six theoretical foundations from the Science of Learning and examine how we can design more effective instruction by better understanding the cognitive processes that take place when learning occurs.
Come prepared to contribute to the breakout room discussions and to participate in the question and answer portion of the sessions. How Learning Happens is available for purchase on Amazon, Indigo and Caversham Booksellers. (Please note, we are not affiliated with any publishing companies or suppliers.)
Please also download and read the session materials.
Select Saturdays, 10:00 am to 11:15 am, starting February 3, 2024 and ending April 20, 2024.
We are very excited that on April 20 the authors, Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick, will be joining us!
50 minutes of presentation by Jim and Nidhi, followed by a 15 minute breakout room, then 10 minutes for questions and discussions.
Date Topic
Feb 3 Information processing model and cognitive load theory
Feb 17 Prior knowledge and advance organizers
Mar 2 Depth of processing new knowledge
Mar 30 Effective study techniques: Retrieval practice, spacing, interleaving
Apr 13 Dual coding theory
Apr 20 Rosenshine’s principles of instruction
Registration in one event will automatically register you for all events.
Book Study
Book Study: How Learning Happens
DateSaturday, April 12, 2025
Time10:00am - 11:15am
LocationZoom
Passionate about integrating the science of learning into your pedagogical practice? Join Jim Hewitt and Nidhi Sachdeva for this engaging book study of selected chapters from How Learning Happens by Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick.
We will focus on six theoretical foundations from the Science of Learning and examine how we can design more effective instruction by better understanding the cognitive processes that take place when learning occurs.
Come prepared to contribute to the breakout room discussions and to participate in the question and answer portion of the sessions. How Learning Happens is available for purchase on Amazon, Indigo and Caversham Booksellers. (Please note, we are not affiliated with any publishing companies or suppliers.)
Please also download and read the session materials.
Select Saturdays, 10:00 am to 11:15 am, starting February 3, 2024 and ending April 20, 2024.
We are very excited that on April 20 the authors, Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick, will be joining us!
50 minutes of presentation by Jim and Nidhi, followed by a 15 minute breakout room, then 10 minutes for questions and discussions.
Date Topic
Feb 3 Information processing model and cognitive load theory
Feb 17 Prior knowledge and advance organizers
Mar 2 Depth of processing new knowledge
Mar 30 Effective study techniques: Retrieval practice, spacing, interleaving
Apr 13 Dual coding theory
Apr 20 Rosenshine’s principles of instruction
Registration in one event will automatically register you for all events.
Book Study
Book Study: How Learning Happens
DateSaturday, April 26, 2025
Time10:00am - 11:15am
LocationZoom
Passionate about integrating the science of learning into your pedagogical practice? Join Jim Hewitt and Nidhi Sachdeva for this engaging book study of selected chapters from How Learning Happens by Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick.
We will focus on six theoretical foundations from the Science of Learning and examine how we can design more effective instruction by better understanding the cognitive processes that take place when learning occurs.
Come prepared to contribute to the breakout room discussions and to participate in the question and answer portion of the sessions. How Learning Happens is available for purchase on Amazon, Indigo and Caversham Booksellers. (Please note, we are not affiliated with any publishing companies or suppliers.)
Please also download and read the session materials.
Select Saturdays, 10:00 am to 11:15 am, starting February 3, 2024 and ending April 20, 2024.
We are very excited that on April 20 the authors, Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick, will be joining us!
50 minutes of presentation by Jim and Nidhi, followed by a 15 minute breakout room, then 10 minutes for questions and discussions.
Date Topic
Feb 3 Information processing model and cognitive load theory
Feb 17 Prior knowledge and advance organizers
Mar 2 Depth of processing new knowledge
Mar 30 Effective study techniques: Retrieval practice, spacing, interleaving
Apr 13 Dual coding theory
Apr 20 Rosenshine’s principles of instruction
Registration in one event will automatically register you for all events.
Book Study
Book Study: How Learning Happens
DateSaturday, May 10, 2025
Time10:00am - 11:15am
LocationZoom
Passionate about integrating the science of learning into your pedagogical practice? Join Jim Hewitt and Nidhi Sachdeva for this engaging book study of selected chapters from How Learning Happens by Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick.
We will focus on six theoretical foundations from the Science of Learning and examine how we can design more effective instruction by better understanding the cognitive processes that take place when learning occurs.
Come prepared to contribute to the breakout room discussions and to participate in the question and answer portion of the sessions. How Learning Happens is available for purchase on Amazon, Indigo and Caversham Booksellers. (Please note, we are not affiliated with any publishing companies or suppliers.)
Please also download and read the session materials.
Select Saturdays, 10:00 am to 11:15 am, starting February 3, 2024 and ending April 20, 2024.
We are very excited that on April 20 the authors, Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick, will be joining us!
50 minutes of presentation by Jim and Nidhi, followed by a 15 minute breakout room, then 10 minutes for questions and discussions.
Date Topic
Feb 3 Information processing model and cognitive load theory
Feb 17 Prior knowledge and advance organizers
Mar 2 Depth of processing new knowledge
Mar 30 Effective study techniques: Retrieval practice, spacing, interleaving
Apr 13 Dual coding theory
Apr 20 Rosenshine’s principles of instruction
Registration in one event will automatically register you for all events.
Book Study
Book Study: How Learning Happens
DateSaturday, May 24, 2025
Time10:00am - 11:15am
LocationZoom
Passionate about integrating the science of learning into your pedagogical practice? Join Jim Hewitt and Nidhi Sachdeva for this engaging book study of selected chapters from How Learning Happens by Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick.
We will focus on six theoretical foundations from the Science of Learning and examine how we can design more effective instruction by better understanding the cognitive processes that take place when learning occurs.
Come prepared to contribute to the breakout room discussions and to participate in the question and answer portion of the sessions. How Learning Happens is available for purchase on Amazon, Indigo and Caversham Booksellers. (Please note, we are not affiliated with any publishing companies or suppliers.)
Please also download and read the session materials.
Select Saturdays, 10:00 am to 11:15 am, starting February 3, 2024 and ending April 20, 2024.
We are very excited that on April 20 the authors, Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick, will be joining us!
50 minutes of presentation by Jim and Nidhi, followed by a 15 minute breakout room, then 10 minutes for questions and discussions.
Date Topic
Feb 3 Information processing model and cognitive load theory
Feb 17 Prior knowledge and advance organizers
Mar 2 Depth of processing new knowledge
Mar 30 Effective study techniques: Retrieval practice, spacing, interleaving
Apr 13 Dual coding theory
Apr 20 Rosenshine’s principles of instruction
Registration in one event will automatically register you for all events.
Book Study
Book Study: How Learning Happens
DateSaturday, June 7, 2025
Time10:00am - 11:15am
LocationZoom
Passionate about integrating the science of learning into your pedagogical practice? Join Jim Hewitt and Nidhi Sachdeva for this engaging book study of selected chapters from How Learning Happens by Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick.
We will focus on six theoretical foundations from the Science of Learning and examine how we can design more effective instruction by better understanding the cognitive processes that take place when learning occurs.
Come prepared to contribute to the breakout room discussions and to participate in the question and answer portion of the sessions. How Learning Happens is available for purchase on Amazon, Indigo and Caversham Booksellers. (Please note, we are not affiliated with any publishing companies or suppliers.)
Please also download and read the session materials.
Select Saturdays, 10:00 am to 11:15 am, starting February 3, 2024 and ending April 20, 2024.
We are very excited that on April 20 the authors, Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick, will be joining us!
50 minutes of presentation by Jim and Nidhi, followed by a 15 minute breakout room, then 10 minutes for questions and discussions.
Date Topic
Feb 3 Information processing model and cognitive load theory
Feb 17 Prior knowledge and advance organizers
Mar 2 Depth of processing new knowledge
Mar 30 Effective study techniques: Retrieval practice, spacing, interleaving
Apr 13 Dual coding theory
Apr 20 Rosenshine’s principles of instruction
Registration in one event will automatically register you for all events.
Book Study
Book Study: How Learning Happens
DateSaturday, June 21, 2025
Time10:00am - 11:15am
LocationZoom
Passionate about integrating the science of learning into your pedagogical practice? Join Jim Hewitt and Nidhi Sachdeva for this engaging book study of selected chapters from How Learning Happens by Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick.
We will focus on six theoretical foundations from the Science of Learning and examine how we can design more effective instruction by better understanding the cognitive processes that take place when learning occurs.
Come prepared to contribute to the breakout room discussions and to participate in the question and answer portion of the sessions. How Learning Happens is available for purchase on Amazon, Indigo and Caversham Booksellers. (Please note, we are not affiliated with any publishing companies or suppliers.)
Please also download and read the session materials.
Select Saturdays, 10:00 am to 11:15 am, starting February 3, 2024 and ending April 20, 2024.
We are very excited that on April 20 the authors, Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick, will be joining us!
50 minutes of presentation by Jim and Nidhi, followed by a 15 minute breakout room, then 10 minutes for questions and discussions.
Date Topic
Feb 3 Information processing model and cognitive load theory
Feb 17 Prior knowledge and advance organizers
Mar 2 Depth of processing new knowledge
Mar 30 Effective study techniques: Retrieval practice, spacing, interleaving
Apr 13 Dual coding theory
Apr 20 Rosenshine’s principles of instruction
Registration in one event will automatically register you for all events.
Book Study
Book Study: How Learning Happens
DateSaturday, July 5, 2025
Time10:00am - 11:15am
LocationZoom
Passionate about integrating the science of learning into your pedagogical practice? Join Jim Hewitt and Nidhi Sachdeva for this engaging book study of selected chapters from How Learning Happens by Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick.
We will focus on six theoretical foundations from the Science of Learning and examine how we can design more effective instruction by better understanding the cognitive processes that take place when learning occurs.
Come prepared to contribute to the breakout room discussions and to participate in the question and answer portion of the sessions. How Learning Happens is available for purchase on Amazon, Indigo and Caversham Booksellers. (Please note, we are not affiliated with any publishing companies or suppliers.)
Please also download and read the session materials.
Select Saturdays, 10:00 am to 11:15 am, starting February 3, 2024 and ending April 20, 2024.
We are very excited that on April 20 the authors, Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick, will be joining us!
50 minutes of presentation by Jim and Nidhi, followed by a 15 minute breakout room, then 10 minutes for questions and discussions.
Date Topic
Feb 3 Information processing model and cognitive load theory
Feb 17 Prior knowledge and advance organizers
Mar 2 Depth of processing new knowledge
Mar 30 Effective study techniques: Retrieval practice, spacing, interleaving
Apr 13 Dual coding theory
Apr 20 Rosenshine’s principles of instruction
Registration in one event will automatically register you for all events.
Book Study
Book Study: How Learning Happens
DateSaturday, July 19, 2025
Time10:00am - 11:15am
LocationZoom
Passionate about integrating the science of learning into your pedagogical practice? Join Jim Hewitt and Nidhi Sachdeva for this engaging book study of selected chapters from How Learning Happens by Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick.
We will focus on six theoretical foundations from the Science of Learning and examine how we can design more effective instruction by better understanding the cognitive processes that take place when learning occurs.
Come prepared to contribute to the breakout room discussions and to participate in the question and answer portion of the sessions. How Learning Happens is available for purchase on Amazon, Indigo and Caversham Booksellers. (Please note, we are not affiliated with any publishing companies or suppliers.)
Please also download and read the session materials.
Select Saturdays, 10:00 am to 11:15 am, starting February 3, 2024 and ending April 20, 2024.
We are very excited that on April 20 the authors, Paul Kirschner and Carl Hendrick, will be joining us!
50 minutes of presentation by Jim and Nidhi, followed by a 15 minute breakout room, then 10 minutes for questions and discussions.
Date Topic
Feb 3 Information processing model and cognitive load theory
Feb 17 Prior knowledge and advance organizers
Mar 2 Depth of processing new knowledge
Mar 30 Effective study techniques: Retrieval practice, spacing, interleaving
Apr 13 Dual coding theory
Apr 20 Rosenshine’s principles of instruction
Registration in one event will automatically register you for all events.
Book Study
Modifier l’équilibre: cycles moyen et intermédiaire – Étude de livre
DateThursday, November 6, 2025
Time7:30pm - 8:30pm
LocationZoom
Rejoignez notre série de webinaires bilingues Modifier l’équilibre : cycles moyen et intermédiaire, conçue spécifiquement pour le personnel scolaire qui cherche à intégrer la littératie structurée dans les classes aux cycles moyen et intermédiaire. Explorez les chapitres du livre avec nous et découvrez des idées et des stratégies pratiques pour une mise en œuvre efficace du nouveau curriculum français de l’Ontario. Créez des liens avec les animatrices d’ONLit et d’autres membres du personnel scolaire lors de sessions interactives sur Zoom, et participez à des discussions sur les pratiques de littératie dans un environnement d’apprentissage collaboratif.
Préparez-vous à partager vos idées sur le chapitre de la semaine et à discuter des applications pour la salle de classe. La version électronique de Shifting the Balance est disponible à la bibliothèque des membres de l’Ordre des enseignantes et des enseignants de l’Ontario ou peut être achetée chez Indigo, Amazon ou Caversham Booksellers. Le livre n’est disponible qu’en anglais. (Veuillez noter que nous ne sommes affiliés à aucune maison d’édition).
Les séances ne seront pas disponibles en rediffusion. Soyez présent pour ne rien manquer !
Les jeudis, de 19h30 Ã 20h30, toutes les deux semaines, du 18 janvier, 2024 au 4 avril, 2024.
Date Chapitre
le 18 janvier Changement 1 : Réfléchissons sur l’effet des connaissances antérieures sur la compréhension
le 1 février Changement 2 : Réfléchissons sur le rôle de l’enseignement des stratégies vis à vis l’apprentissage de la compréhension
le 15 février Changement 3 : Notre engagement envers l’enseignement du vocabulaire
le 29 février Changement 4 : Ré-établissons l’enseignement de la lecture des mots au cycle intermédiaire
le 21 mars Changement 5 : Revoyons la fluidité en lecture
le 4 avril Changement 6 : Ré-imaginons la pratique indépendante dans une salle de classe axée sur la littératie
L’inscription à n’importe quel événement de la série vous inscrira automatiquement à tous les événements.
Book Study
Modifier l’équilibre: cycles moyen et intermédiaire – Étude de livre
DateThursday, November 20, 2025
Time7:30pm - 8:30pm
LocationZoom
Rejoignez notre série de webinaires bilingues Modifier l’équilibre : cycles moyen et intermédiaire, conçue spécifiquement pour le personnel scolaire qui cherche à intégrer la littératie structurée dans les classes aux cycles moyen et intermédiaire. Explorez les chapitres du livre avec nous et découvrez des idées et des stratégies pratiques pour une mise en œuvre efficace du nouveau curriculum français de l’Ontario. Créez des liens avec les animatrices d’ONLit et d’autres membres du personnel scolaire lors de sessions interactives sur Zoom, et participez à des discussions sur les pratiques de littératie dans un environnement d’apprentissage collaboratif.
Préparez-vous à partager vos idées sur le chapitre de la semaine et à discuter des applications pour la salle de classe. La version électronique de Shifting the Balance est disponible à la bibliothèque des membres de l’Ordre des enseignantes et des enseignants de l’Ontario ou peut être achetée chez Indigo, Amazon ou Caversham Booksellers. Le livre n’est disponible qu’en anglais. (Veuillez noter que nous ne sommes affiliés à aucune maison d’édition).
Les séances ne seront pas disponibles en rediffusion. Soyez présent pour ne rien manquer !
Les jeudis, de 19h30 Ã 20h30, toutes les deux semaines, du 18 janvier, 2024 au 4 avril, 2024.
Date Chapitre
le 18 janvier Changement 1 : Réfléchissons sur l’effet des connaissances antérieures sur la compréhension
le 1 février Changement 2 : Réfléchissons sur le rôle de l’enseignement des stratégies vis à vis l’apprentissage de la compréhension
le 15 février Changement 3 : Notre engagement envers l’enseignement du vocabulaire
le 29 février Changement 4 : Ré-établissons l’enseignement de la lecture des mots au cycle intermédiaire
le 21 mars Changement 5 : Revoyons la fluidité en lecture
le 4 avril Changement 6 : Ré-imaginons la pratique indépendante dans une salle de classe axée sur la littératie
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Book Study
Next STEPS in Literacy Instruction: Book Study
DateTuesday, October 28, 2025
Time7:00pm - 8:00pm
LocationZoom
After a universal screening assessment, how can K-6 educators translate the results into evidence-based instruction, targeted interventions, and improved reading outcomes?
Join Nellie Caruso in these bi-weekly sessions to dig deeper into Susan Smartt and Deborah Glaser’s Next STEPS in Literacy Instruction: Connecting Assessment to Effective Interventions.
Together, we will explore each chapter, building around the big five ideas of phoneme awareness, phonics, fluency, reading comprehension, and vocabulary. After a brief introduction to each concept, we will explore assessment options, and strategies for connecting assessment findings to lesson planning. We will discuss tactics, scenarios and planning with educators from across the province, learn how to take action after assessments, and make data-driven decisions to support reading growth for all of our students.
Come prepared to collaborate with other educators in these interactive, discussion-based meetings and to share your insights on the chapter and discuss classroom applications. The ebook version of Next STEPS is available in the Ontario College of Teachers Member’s Library or for purchase through Caversham Booksellers or Brookes Publishing. (Please note we are not affiliated with any publishing companies.)
These sessions will not be recorded. Be there to ensure you don’t miss out!
Tuesdays, 7:00 – 8:00 pm, every other week, starting January 9, 2024 and ending April 16, 2024.
Registration in one event will automatically register you for all events.
| Date | Chapter |
|---|---|
| January 9 | Chapter 1: Introduction to Next STEPS |
| January 23 | Chapter 2: Using Next STEPS to Teach Struggling Readers |
| February 6 | Chapter 3: Phoneme Awareness |
| February 20 | Chapter 4: Phonics – Decoding, Encoding, and Word Recognition |
| March 5 | Chapter 5: Fluency |
| March 19 | Chapter 6: Reading Comprehension |
| April 2 | Chapter 7: Vocabulary |
| April 16 | Chapter 8: Weaving Elements Together for a Lifetime of Reading |
Book Study
Syntax Party New
DateFriday, January 3, 2025
Time2:12am - 7:01am
LocationZoom
We’re having a Syntax Party and you’re invited!
Join us on Monday, April 8th for a half-day workshop with Dr. Margie Gillis! Syntax is a key component of the new B3 Language Conventions Continuum, and it plays an important role in both reading comprehension and writing.
In this workshop, Margie will highlight the role of syntax in reading and writing outcomes. She’ll unpack key syntax knowledge necessary for educators, and walk through evidence-based instructional approaches to teaching syntax to students.
This is a BYOB (Book) party – please ensure you come to the workshop with a book ready.
- For educators teaching kindergarten to grade 4, please bring a picture book with plenty of complex language that you would use for a read aloud.
- For educators teaching grades 5 and up, please bring a book that students would read.
Book Study
Systems Change Collaborative
DateFriday, July 25, 2025
Time12:00pm - 2:00pm
LocationZoom
Join Dr. Andrea Fraser for this Professional Learning Community for board central teams – an opportunity to develop and deepen knowledge in literacy leadership. This series will support participants in a professional learning structure that is collaborative and responsive with the shared goal of supporting educator development and impacting student achievement.
Registration is open to individuals who are currently employed with an Ontario public school board who are in leadership positions tasked with implementing the new curriculum and MTSS, such as consultants, superintendents, and other board literacy leaders.
*Note*: due to very high volumes of applications, registration is limited to educators with specific leadership roles. ONlit will be offering an additional PLC later in the fall geared toward more student-facing roles, including coaches, principals, vice principals, etc. Stay tuned!
This PLC will meet twice monthly on Fridays from 12:00 – 1:00 pm.
Sessions
September 15 and 29, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EDT
October 13, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EDT
November 10 and 24, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST
December 8, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST
January 19 and 26, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST
February 9, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST
March 8 and 22, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EDT
April 12 and 26, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EDT
May 17 and 31, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EDT
Book Study
Systems Change Collaborative
DateFriday, August 8, 2025
Time12:00pm - 1:00pm
LocationZoom
Join Dr. Andrea Fraser for this Professional Learning Community for board central teams – an opportunity to develop and deepen knowledge in literacy leadership. This series will support participants in a professional learning structure that is collaborative and responsive with the shared goal of supporting educator development and impacting student achievement.
Registration is open to individuals who are currently employed with an Ontario public school board who are in leadership positions tasked with implementing the new curriculum and MTSS, such as consultants, superintendents, and other board literacy leaders.
*Note*: due to very high volumes of applications, registration is limited to educators with specific leadership roles. ONlit will be offering an additional PLC later in the fall geared toward more student-facing roles, including coaches, principals, vice principals, etc. Stay tuned!
This PLC will meet twice monthly on Fridays from 12:00 – 1:00 pm.
Sessions
September 15 and 29, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EDT
October 13, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EDT
November 10 and 24, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST
December 8, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST
January 19 and 26, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST
February 9, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST
March 8 and 22, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EDT
April 12 and 26, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EDT
May 17 and 31, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EDT
Book Study
Systems Change Collaborative
DateFriday, August 22, 2025
Time12:00pm - 1:00pm
LocationZoom
Join Dr. Andrea Fraser for this Professional Learning Community for board central teams – an opportunity to develop and deepen knowledge in literacy leadership. This series will support participants in a professional learning structure that is collaborative and responsive with the shared goal of supporting educator development and impacting student achievement.
Registration is open to individuals who are currently employed with an Ontario public school board who are in leadership positions tasked with implementing the new curriculum and MTSS, such as consultants, superintendents, and other board literacy leaders.
*Note*: due to very high volumes of applications, registration is limited to educators with specific leadership roles. ONlit will be offering an additional PLC later in the fall geared toward more student-facing roles, including coaches, principals, vice principals, etc. Stay tuned!
This PLC will meet twice monthly on Fridays from 12:00 – 1:00 pm.
Sessions
September 15 and 29, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EDT
October 13, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EDT
November 10 and 24, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST
December 8, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST
January 19 and 26, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST
February 9, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST
March 8 and 22, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EDT
April 12 and 26, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EDT
May 17 and 31, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EDT
Book Study
Systems Change Collaborative
DateFriday, September 5, 2025
Time12:00pm - 1:00pm
LocationZoom
Join Dr. Andrea Fraser for this Professional Learning Community for board central teams – an opportunity to develop and deepen knowledge in literacy leadership. This series will support participants in a professional learning structure that is collaborative and responsive with the shared goal of supporting educator development and impacting student achievement.
Registration is open to individuals who are currently employed with an Ontario public school board who are in leadership positions tasked with implementing the new curriculum and MTSS, such as consultants, superintendents, and other board literacy leaders.
*Note*: due to very high volumes of applications, registration is limited to educators with specific leadership roles. ONlit will be offering an additional PLC later in the fall geared toward more student-facing roles, including coaches, principals, vice principals, etc. Stay tuned!
This PLC will meet twice monthly on Fridays from 12:00 – 1:00 pm.
Sessions
September 15 and 29, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EDT
October 13, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EDT
November 10 and 24, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST
December 8, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST
January 19 and 26, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST
February 9, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST
March 8 and 22, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EDT
April 12 and 26, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EDT
May 17 and 31, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EDT
Book Study
Systems Change Collaborative
DateFriday, September 19, 2025
Time12:00pm - 1:00pm
LocationZoom
Join Dr. Andrea Fraser for this Professional Learning Community for board central teams – an opportunity to develop and deepen knowledge in literacy leadership. This series will support participants in a professional learning structure that is collaborative and responsive with the shared goal of supporting educator development and impacting student achievement.
Registration is open to individuals who are currently employed with an Ontario public school board who are in leadership positions tasked with implementing the new curriculum and MTSS, such as consultants, superintendents, and other board literacy leaders.
*Note*: due to very high volumes of applications, registration is limited to educators with specific leadership roles. ONlit will be offering an additional PLC later in the fall geared toward more student-facing roles, including coaches, principals, vice principals, etc. Stay tuned!
This PLC will meet twice monthly on Fridays from 12:00 – 1:00 pm.
Sessions
September 15 and 29, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EDT
October 13, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EDT
November 10 and 24, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST
December 8, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST
January 19 and 26, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST
February 9, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EST
March 8 and 22, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EDT
April 12 and 26, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EDT
May 17 and 31, 12:00 – 1:00 pm EDT
Mission
Developed in collaboration between Dyslexia Canada and IDA Ontario, this website serves as a valuable resource to support educators across the province in navigating the new Language and Français Curricula. As a trusted source, we are committed to bridging the gap between research and practice, ensuring that every student in Ontario has the opportunity to fulfill their fundamental right to learn to read and write.
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