Due to COVID-19, teacher candidates in the 2019/20 Bachelor of Education program have had to quickly adapt their teaching and learning styles through the use of online platforms. We are showcasing some of the wonderful examples of projects created by them as part of the community field experience.

Nicole Gertz
BEd Elementary & Middle Years (French)

What is the name of the community partner or group you are working with?

Development of bilingual resource

What is your project’s subject area(s)?

Mythology, English, French

Tell us about your project!

A website with a small collection of myths and stories that are suitable for elementary students. Currently, this resource is focused on different flood myths. This website aims to provide myths in both English and French.

Did you face any particular challenges in the planning, making or delivery of this project?

One larger challenge was ensuring that all copyright laws were being followed. Although myths and old stories are part of the public domain in theory, often times their translations to English or French are not. Furthermore, sometimes links to great outside resources can be made in one language, but not in the other.

Can you tell us about a highlight of creating this remote lesson plan?

One great thing that I learned during the creation of this resource were how to make a website. Another highlight was getting to explore some of the stories of nearby Indigenous peoples.

What media did you use to create your project?

Two websites made with Webnode and images from Pixabay

Where can we view your project?

childrensmythology.webnode.com (English)
mythologiejeunesse.webnode.com (French)