ELEMENTARY TEACHERS’ FEDERATION OF ONTARIO

REPORT TO THE 2015 ANNUAL MEETING

Advancing and Protecting Our Union, Our Values and Our Profession

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Topics included: developing rich problem-solving, 
communication, getting comfortable with math-
ematics, using technology across the curriculum, 
gamification, Google docs and apps, 21st century 
learners, iPads/iPods and media for learning. 

The third phase – the online community of learn-
ers – allowed members to delve deeper into the 
webinar topics, selecting either a math-focused 
community or a technology-focused community. 
The webinars will be archived and made available 
on the ETFO website for members.

ETFO Local Leader Virtual Academy

To enhance the training provided to local ETFO 
leaders, provincial staff formed a cross-service 
workgroup that developed and delivered 11 webi-
nars as a part of the first ETFO Local Leader 
Virtual Academy. Designed to assist leaders in 
being more effective in their roles, these webi-
nars covered such topics as arbitrations, member 
mobilization, health and safety, supporting FNMI 
members and the ongoing implementation of 
reporting requirements. 

The year-long Virtual Academy series proved to be 
very popular with local leaders. In the live program 
sessions, participants reflected on the information 
shared and engaged in activities to expand upon 
how it could impact the work that they do at the 
local level. The webinars were recorded and made 
available to local leaders who were unable to par-
ticipate in the original sessions. 

Photo: Christine Cousins

Photos: Vitusha Oberoi