Page 7 - FP e-Newsletter January 2021

Updates
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DEPARTMENT

E N G L I S H

As educators, we are always looking to reach out
to our community in positive and impactful
ways. The FP Community Service Committee has
arranged a Reading Day with local elementary
schools. Volunteers will select a short story
to share with these young learners. Sharing
stories is one way help to create stories, build
bonds through shared experience, foster
curiosity, and hopefully awaken a love of
language and learning.

M A T H

Striving to continue online curriculum
effectiveness and efficacy, the FP Math depart-
ment will hold a virtual symposium focused on
online learning and assessment: challenges and
solutions. The two-hour symposium, to be held
on February 25, 2021, from 12:00 - 2:00 pm, will
be an international event. With keynote speakers
and presenters from four countries, the FP Math
symposium is sure to be a highly informative and
engaging event.

I T

COVID-19 forced many educational changes,
including a stronger reliance on technology. This
has led to an increased awareness of data security
and privacy. On February 18, 2021, from 7:00 -
9:00 pm, the FP IT department has organized an
international online symposium to address these
issues around cyber-security for online learning.
This event will help educators consider these
issues, as data security in an online teaching
environment is a concern for all.