The following illustrative examples of units of practice were developed by Nova Scotia teachers during a Nova Scotia Learning Interchange Design Studio. For three days, teachers met and created instructional units of practice which integrate information and communications technologies. Students engaged in the learning experiences of the units accomplish Nova Scotia public school program curriculum learning outcomes. The illustrative examples reflect our Nova Scotia geography and culture, our experiences and creativity.
The teachers who developed the units of practice retain the copyright to their work. It is published on the Nova Scotia Learning Interchange with their permission. It is their desire to share their work with you. We hope that you will find the units of practice an excellent support as you also work to integrate information and communications technologies within the curriculum program.
We thank the NS Department of Education, Nova Scotia Teachers Union and Mount Saint Vincent University for providing the Design Studio Leadership. We thank the Information Economy Initiative for the funding which allowed teachers time to create and communicate their Illustrative Examples of Units of Practice in support of the professional development and growth of their peers.
Units of Practice