Call for Registration: Online Grade 8 Math Course to Start on April 24.
The G8 Supplementary Courses Program is a free online resource for First Nation elementary schools that have high speed Internet access.
The program allows grade 8 classrooms across Ontario to participate in an online learning program that aims to:
- Improve students’ computer, science, math and literacy skills
- Help prepare students for high school
- Promote awareness and pride in First Nations identity, events and issues
- Connect students and teachers from First Nations schools across Ontario
The G8 Program is designed to enrich – not replace – classroom learning. To participate in the program, students are required to access the Internet for three hours per week (scheduled according to your local preference). During this time, students work to complete short assignments written especially First Nation students. The online environment allows students to exchange messages with participants from other First Nation schools and view photo albums of people, places and events in First Nation communities. Over the last two years, hundreds of students and teachers from schools all over Ontario have taken part in this program.
There are still a few spaces open for the upcoming Math course, which is scheduled to begin on April 24, 2006. We are excited to announce that this course will also introduce a number of upgrades and new features, such as the ability for teachers to create their own custom courses. Custom online courses are a great way to create activities and lessons in a format that can be used for years to come (please note that teachers will be responsible for marking all assignments within their custom courses).
Grade 8 teachers are invited to register their class by filling out a registration form on the G8 Program website: www.g8.firstnationschools.ca
Click here to download a program poster.
