Online classes
Online classes
Various classes and workshops will be offered from 10:50am to 12pm, all taking place online simultaneously. Staff can register through the Torgið education system.
Links to online classes are below.
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Education categories
Social skills and self-empowerment
Literacy
Title |
Description |
|---|---|
Icelandic as a second language many aspects to consider |
Introduction to the work and teaching of Icelandic as a second language at Háteigsskóli. |
It'll work out! |
Introduction to the learning material "It'll work out!" (I. Þetta reddast!) designed for teachers who teach Icelandic as a second language at all levels of primary school. |
Be a good language role model |
Education for support staff and school aides on the importance of being good language role models and the best ways to have children read. |
Developmental Language Disorder at middle and adolescent levels |
Education on Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) for teachers at middle and adolescent levels. |
Intercultural education - Ukraine and Poland |
Introduction to the work of bridge builders at the Center for Language and Literacy and the course Bridge Between Countries, which is intercultural education. |
Let's read together - (EN) |
Connecting Our Community Through Reading. Presentation of the Educational project Lesum saman, aimed at creating connections within Icelandic society. |
Rhythm training for slow readers |
Can rhythm training improve reading speed for slow readers? Introduction to structure and format, examination of the theory, and encouragement to participate. Attendees are asked to have a small ball handy if they're interested in participating. |
Creation
Title |
Description |
Mixið - development project on mobile creation and technology workshops, creative and diverse submissions |
Introduction to Mixið development project that has been operating in six primary schools during the 2023-2024 school year. |
Rhythm and lyrics |
Introduction to learning material working with computer music, rhythm, lyrics and pronunciation. |
Nature and arts - integration |
Integration project of natural science and visual arts working with plants in the local environment in a creative and scientific way. |
AI as a powerful tool for self-discovering through fun and learning (EN) |
Lecture and workshop (in English) on how to combine learning English along with other subjects with AI technology and to understand pros and cons using AI in safe way. |
Health
Title |
Description |
|---|---|
Health-promoting primary school - new checklists |
Discussion on the framework for health-promoting primary schools, new checklists, support materials and heilsueflandi.is |
Well-being for all in health-promoting preschools |
Overview of the basics of effective health promotion in preschools and how to use tools from the Director of Health to keep track of and highlight all the important work already being done in the city's preschools. |
Bike, camp, sail, ski... for a good school experience |
Introduction to the projects Skiing During School Hours and Biking During School Hours. Also covering the opportunities and challenges involved in moving the Center for Outdoor Activities and Learning to the Department of Culture & Sports. |
Food in preschools - Good advice and potential obstacles |
Dr. Ellen Alma Tryggvadóttir, nutritionist, discusses recommended food for preschool children and the rationale behind it. Good advice on menu planning and challenges related to food allergies/intolerances will also be discussed. |
The child as an active participant
Title |
Description |
|---|---|
The Rjúpnahæð Method |
Introduction to the autonomy policy of Rjúpnahæð preschool and teaching method in democracy, where children's participation and perspectives are crucial and how they influence their preschool experience. |
Democracy in the classroom - Students shape class curriculum |
Introduction to Ártúnsskóli's method of making students active participants in their learning by giving them a significant role in shaping the class curriculum. The benefits and challenges of the method, the formula used, and the experiences of teachers, students and parents will be discussed. |
Play, learning and joy |
Introduction to a collaborative project between four preschools in Reykjavík and the University of Iceland, covering the project's focus areas. Special focus on children's spontaneous play, adult participation in children's play, and different approaches between preschools. |
Children's Rights Convention in preschool |
Introduction to a collaborative project between the University of Iceland, UNICEF and five preschools in the city working on children's rights in preschool activities based on the Children's Rights Convention and preschool daily schedule. Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to break into groups and discuss children's participation in preschool activities. |
Professionalism and cooperation
Title |
Description |
|---|---|
Hearing-impaired in school |
Introduction to a collaborative project between Hlíðaskóli and the Hearing and Speech Center of Iceland aimed at making changes towards better learning conditions for hearing-impaired students. Obstacles and solutions will be discussed, as well as what advice school staff can seek for hearing-impaired students. |
And then they just speak English... |
Note! Registration in Torgið is closed. Workshop discussing opportunities and challenges related to the language environment of children, youth and staff in school and recreational activities. |
Inclusion and belonging in school and recreational activities |
Overview of what the concepts of inclusion and belonging entail; examples of inclusive school and recreational activities. |
Internal evaluation and quality of teaching in Borgaskóli |
Introduction to formative learning checklists: how to use peer review and feedback in internal evaluation. |
Quality of teaching in primary school |
Discussion on various aspects of teaching quality, characteristics and ways to enhance it, and participants practice discussing and recognizing certain aspects of teaching. |
Learning community of the Nature Square |
Introduction to the Nature Square (I. Náttúrutorgið), which is a professional community of science teachers, and the learning community around it. |
Empowering learning: The art of using formative learning to achieve results with adolescents |
Ugla is an integration of studies at Víkurskóli for the oldest level of primary school. It dives into various social issues, science and learning about technology through both Icelandic and English, guided by formative learning methods. Students will give short presentations on their experience with owls and how formative learning applies to them. |
Challenging behavior in children: cooperation between teachers and support staff |
General education on challenging behavior in children; what can be done, how the role of support staff is intertwined, and the importance of increasing cooperation and consultation between teachers and support staff. |
How do we implement Educational Technology solutions in primary school activities in the coming years? |
This presentation will cover the landscape in educational technology, what solutions are being used and what different approaches are being applied to the design and development of educational technology solutions. |
Thinking classroom in mathematics |
The journey of Víkurskóli's mathematics team in implementing a thinking classroom in mathematics |
Nurture |
Nurture looks at meeting the social, emotional and mental needs of students, staff and families to create a safe learning and working environment where everyone can thrive. |
Torgið
Torgið is Reykjavík City's education system where all city staff can access education.
You log in to Torgið with your Reykjavík City email address and password.
If you don't remember your password, contact your immediate supervisor.
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