MathTappers vs Ocean Canada Map

MathTappers: MultiMatch, challenges players to clear an array of cards by finding and removing sets of related cards. A sample game deck is included—Factors to 50. Once familiar with the app, you may choose to create and share additional game decks to support learning in any content area. Decks can be shared via email, website or airdrop. A game deck contains many sets of cards plus some instruction slides. When playing, a few of the sets in the deck are displayed in an array that must be cleared by selecting one set at a time. A card set may include 1, 2, 3, or more cards. Game cards may have one or more faces (just swipe to switch), and you can tap and hold on a card to enlarge it. In the settings screen, players may choose: the size of the array 3x3, 4x4, etc.; whether to have cards presented face up or face down; whether they want to start with the top image on each card or have them shuffled; and which game deck they want to play with. They may also manage the decks in their collection (delete or share). We have designed MathTappers: MultiMatch to allow anyone (teachers, students, parents, experts, etc.) to create game decks to support consolidation, mastery, and fluency development in any content area. Teacher created games can be useful, but the greater educational value comes from encouraging students to develop and demonstrate their mastery of a topic by participating in the creation and validation of their own matching game decks. Having students design and construct their own game decks may lead to: • learning that is contextualized, authentic, engaged, and active • skill development in creative thinking, reasoning, story-telling, visual design, problem-solving and audience awareness • an appreciation for intellectual property (IP) rights and understandings about copyright, Creative Commons, and appropriate attribution For those who are curious as to whether we are stepping away from mathematics in this app—we are not. Mathematics was derived from the Greek word máthēma—which is associated with study, learning, knowledge, and instruction. Designed by: Tim Pelton Leslee Francis Pelton Eileen van der Flier-Keller Joshua E Smith Programmed by: Joshua E Smith Skyler A Smith Development supported by: CER-Net University of Victoria

Dive into the newly enhanced Ocean Canada Map app and explore marine conservation areas in Canada like never before. Using augmented reality (AR) and immersive 360° videos, the ocean, coastal areas, and keystone diverse species are brought to life—right from your device. Discover how people across the country are working together to protect the waters that sustain us all. New for the 2026 edition: Explore the Arctic in an immersive AR experience that brings ocean ecosystems to life. Come face to face with a beluga whale and discover Arctic char, ringed seals, polar bears, and other marine animals as you explore interactive facts about biodiversity, climate change, and Inuit-led conservation. Take an immersive deep dive into two of Canada’s Marine Protected Areas (MPAs). On the Pacific coast explore the deep-sea habitats of the hydrothermal vents of the Tang.gwan--hacxwiqak--Tsigis MPA. Or descend into The Gully, a deep-sea canyon off the Atlantic coast. AR enables us to experience these hidden environments, coming face to face with some of the unique species that call these places home. Through additional ‘mini’ AR experiences, learn about the diverse habitats of the other MPAs and National Marine Conservation Areas across Canada and the people who help to protect them. These areas are further brought to life by a collection of 360° videos from Ocean School at the National Film Board of Canada and from Parks Canada, including imagery from some of Canada’s national parks that border coastal areas and major waterways. Available in English, French, and Inuktitut, the Ocean Canada Map app offers an engaging and accessible way to connect with Canada’s oceanic waters and marine conservation efforts from the dry comfort of your home, classroom, business, or community gathering. What are you waiting for? Dive in! The Ocean Canada Map app and the physical giant floor map program are part of a national collaboration led by the Canadian Ocean Literacy Coalition, empowering people in Canada to better understand, value, and care for the ocean. Features: - Interactive AR journeys to real marine protected areas - Immersive 360° video experiences - Resources in English, French, and Inuktitut - Ideal for classrooms and ocean education events Free resources for Canadian educators: Book the Giant Floor Map, a classroom or gym-sized educational tool for schools and community groups. The map includes: - A teacher’s guide - Printed learning activities - All materials for five hands-on lessons on biodiversity, climate, conservation, and ocean action Pair the map with the app to activate AR features and bring protected areas to life in your learning space. A free online version of the map is also available for use on computers or smartboards: https://canadaoceanmap.ca/ Book the Giant Floor Map: https://cangeoeducation.ca/en/maps/ocean-freshwater-and-us/ Learn more about the Giant Floor Map: https://oceanweekcan.ca/blue-learning-lab/inquiry-zone/giant-floor-map/ This app is an initiative of the Centre for Ocean Literacy Collaboration (COLC) in collaboration with the National Film Board of Canada. COLC is a nationally and internationally recognized centre for ocean literacy collaboration, research, and innovation. Learn more: | centreforoceanliteracy.ca | oceanweek.ca