Welcome to the first edition of EDCI 300’s online newsletter. In this issue, we address the big ideas of the course, new discoveries that solidified learning concepts, activities that sparked some connections, and finally a summary of how these ideas can be applied to future teachings of mathematics.

In addition to the four major components, this edition also discusses the importance of the First Peoples Principles of Learning in the math classroom, some curriculum connections, a few storybooks that can teach students about the mathematical concepts, and much more! Check out these bonus entries in the last category of the newsletter!

In this issue:

  • Headline News: The “Big Ideas” of the course.
  • New Discoveries: A few activities that helped understand concepts.
  • Connections: Concepts that inspire cross-curricular learning.
  • The Future: A summary of how my learnings will impact my teaching practice.

Enjoy reading through the EDCI 300 Newsletter. I hope you learn something new!