The document outlines a collaborative project between Riverside School Board and McGill University from 2013 to 2016 aimed at improving student success in mathematics through technology integration and professional development. It details the project's goals, research questions, and specific objectives for each year, including fostering a community of practice and utilizing data to enhance teaching practices. Key activities involved meetings, online collaboration, and classroom interventions involving both teachers and educational consultants.

1. Creating, Collaborating
and Computing in Math
Enhancing the teaching and learning of
mathematics using technology
Riverside School Board and McGill University 2013-2016

2. Overview (1)
Why this project?
 Student success in mathematics
 Focus on the transition from elementary to secondary
 Digital literacy
 Professional learning network
 Initial funding for 3 years (Sept 2013 - Aug 2016)

3. Overview (2)
Goals
 Teachers and consultants engage in on-going,
sustained professional learning
 For the benefit of student learning
 Use of data to monitor and orient practice,
inquiry, and learning

4. Research Questions
 What knowledge do “we” (teachers, school board
pedagogical consultants, and educational researchers)
need in order to improve students’ understanding, and
integrate digital tools meaningfully into this practice shift?
 How can we engage in the most promising professional
development experiences to achieve the above practice
shift in a sustainable way?
 How can we use student-learning data to monitor progress
and adapt practice toward the goal of developing digital
literacy and disciplinary understanding?

5. Objectives for Year 1 (2013-2014)
a) Foster a community of practice in mathematics teaching
and digital tools
b) Develop collective understandings of the situation with
regards to student success in mathematics
c) Develop practice in terms of using digital tools for teachers
and for students
d) Engage in sustaining sharing, reflection, and inquiry
activities
e) Consolidate a long-term partnership between RSB and
McGill

6. Key Activities for Year 1 (2013-2014)
a) Face-to-face meetings (5 times/year)
 September / November / January / March / May
b) On-line activities on Edmodo
c) Classroom visits and interviews
d) Wrap-up, Celebration, Planning next year (May F2F
meeting)

7. Objectives for Year 2 (2014-2015)
a) Develop and test solutions based on collective
understandings of the situation
I. Design and implement video-based lesson studies
II. Develop practice of using digital tools for teaching and
learning math
III. Facilitate reflection and inquiry as well as sharing
b) Continue the professional learning network in
mathematics teaching and digital tools
c) Consolidate a long-term partnership between RSB and
McGill

8. Key Activities for Year 2 (2014-2015)
a) Face-to-face meetings (4 times/year)
 October / December / February / April
b) On-line activities on Edmodo
c) Classroom visits and interviews
d) Six lead teachers in the areas of Lesson study,
Reflection, and Inquiry

9. Leadership Team (1)
McGill University (Department of Educational and
Counselling Psychology)
 Dr. Alain Breuleux (Principal Investigator)
 Dr. Gyeong Mi Heo (Research Associate)
 Lei Nong (Research Assistant)

10. Leadership Team (2)
Riverside School Board
 Lisa Rae-Nutter - Assistant Director of Educational
Services
 Karen Rye - Technology Consultant (RECIT)
 Tina Morotti - Educational Consultant (Elementary)
 Sandra Fréchette - Educational Consultant (Secondary)

11. Leadership Team (3)
Lead teachers from RSB (2014-2015)
 Lesson study: Kristie and Lindsay
 Reflective practice: Monica and Caitlin
 Inquiry: Brad and Brandon
Participating teachers
 Year 1: 7 elementary and 6 secondary teachers
 Year 2: 7 elementary and 5 secondary teachers