A one week experience visiting Ottawa’s Senate and House of Commons and interacting with the Speaker of each chamber, the Clerks and the Pages. High school students enrolled in bilingual education programming across Canada will be able to attend a reception and network with Senators, Members of Parliament, and other important decision-makers. Visit Rideau Hall, […]
Education Level: 10
FLIPGRID
Flipgrid is a website and app that allows teachers to facilitate video discussions. Students are organized into groups, then given access to discussion topics. The topic space serves as an interactive message board where teachers can pose questions and students can post video responses that appear in a tiled grid display. Try using Flipgrid to […]
École Internationale du français
A resource document for students to learn the past tense in French. PDF Document A PDF document created by Sylvie Auger (UQTR) Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières that is geared to learning the passé composé or the past tense in French. Save to Board […]
Défi de la citoyenneté
Présenté par Historica Canada, le Défi de la citoyenneté invite les Canadiens à mettre leurs connaissances de notre pays à l’épreuve, en passant un faux examen pour la citoyenneté en français ou en anglais, après avoir étudié en conséquence. Historica Canada offre des programmes que vous pouvez utiliser afin d’explorer, d’apprendre et de réfléchir à […]
Diversity in French Immersion Classrooms: A Quick Inclusion Guide for Teachers
Today’s French immersion classrooms are as diverse as other classrooms. This means that some students may require some accommodations to participate fully in a French Immersion program. This can be an opportunity for administrators and teachers to find innovative ways of meeting the needs in their classrooms so that all students may benefit from learning […]
Duolingo
There are over 1.2 billion people learning a language and the majority are doing so to gain access to better opportunities. Unfortunately, learning a language is expensive and inaccessible to most. We created Duolingo so that everyone could have a chance. Free language education – no hidden fees, no premium content, just free. Duolingo is […]
Effective Assessment Practices in FSL: Connecting Growing Success and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR)
A guide to effective assessment practices following the CEFR Table of Contents 3 Foreword by Dr. Larry Vandergrift 4 Purpose 5 The Common european Framework of Reference (CeFR) in the Ontario Context 6 Connecting the CeFR and Assessment Practices in FSL 7 The CeFR: A Reference Tool to Inform Assessment Practices in FSL 9 Language […]
Elitist, Inequitable and Exclusionary Practices: A Problem within Ontario French Immersion Programs? / A Literature Review
The 2013 Ontario French Second Language (FSL) Curriculum emphasizes inclusivity and bilingualism; however, many students are recommended to opt out of French Immersion (FI). The opting-out of students may support the strengthening of the program by establishing a reputation of success, but how does it affect the withdrawn child? Are FSL programs using best practices […]
Expressio.fr / Les expressions françaises décortiqués
A French-language dictionary and translation software that focuses on expressions and idiomatic expression in French. A French-language dictionary and translation software that focuses on expressions and idiomatic expression in French, and also has other tools such as context-based tools, correction tools, conjugation, and grammar tools for French-language learners and second language learners. Save to Board […]
Centre de la Francophonie des Amériques
LA FRANCOPHONIE DES AMERIQUES Le Centre de la francophonie des Amériques est né de la volonté du Québec de jouer un rôle de leader afin de solidifier les liens entre les communautés francophones du continent pour bâtir une francophonie plus solidaire, plus forte, plus inclusive et plus riche, une francophonie vivante, plurielle, engagée et innovante. […]
