Teachers will work on developing literacies, lessons, and learning strategies that can be used in the first weeks of school. Your experiences will focus on teaching lessons that engage students in active learning in many curriculum areas.

The Institute student/instructor ratio will be approximately ten-to-one. Come collaborate with others teaching with SMART Boards.

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Laurie Cassie, M.A., Social and Educational Studies

• Laurie teaches at David Livingstone Elementary School, is the SMART Board mentor for the Vancouver School Board, is working on a teacher inquiry into SMART Boards, video and student leadership, and is recognized as an “Exemplary Educator” by SMART Technologies.

Monica Lee, Master of Educational Technology

• Monica teaches at David Livingstone Elementary School and is working on a teacher inquiry into how SMART Boards can support learning for primary students, especially in the areas of oral language and written expression.

Rebecca Robins, M.Ed., Language and Literacy

• Rebecca teaches at David Livingstone Elementary School and is working on a teacher inquiry into how digital unit plans can support diverse learners, and is recognized as an "Exemplary Educator" by SMART Technologies.

Gina Wong, M.A, Curriculum and Instruction

• Gina teaches at Nightingale Elementary School, is pursuing her doctorate in technology supporting teaching and learning, and is working on a teacher inquiry into SMART Boards developing students' literacies.

Don Krug, Course Instructor and Program Coordinator

• Don Krug is a professor in the Faculty of Education at UBC and has been using and studying educational technologies for more than 25 years.