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Distance Leaning
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Distance Learning

Distance Learning programs are live webinars that connect students from across Canada with artworks in the Gallery’s collection.

Trained Interpreters deliver FREE programs that encourage students to discuss a range of artworks while exploring curriculum-based themes. 

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Spotlight on School Webinars!

From March 16 to 26, try one of our free popular webinars in a condensed version! In less than 30 minutes, you'll discover some of the masterpieces from the national collection. Register your class on Zoom now.

Once you register, you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email, please check your spam or bulk email folder.

This program is also offered in French.

Grades Kindergarten to 3

Tuesday, March 16
1:30 to 2 pm
People and Relationships

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Tuesday, March 23
1:30 to 2 pm
Spaces and Places

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Grades 4 to 6

Thursday, March 18
1:30 to 2 pm
Art in Canada

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Thursday, March 25
1:30 to 2 pm
What and Why

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Grades 7 to 12 (sec I to V)

Friday, March 19
1:30 to 2 pm
Signs and Symbols in Art

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Friday, March 26
1:30 to 2 pm
Photography in Canada

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Would you like to book a session just for your class?

The Gallery also offers webinars for your group at the time of your choice and adapted to your curriculum needs. You will find below the list of webinars and the registration information.

Offered free of charge. Distance Learning webinars are available Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 6 pm ET (8 am to 8 pm ET on Thursdays). Webinars must be booked at least four weeks in advance. To participate, you’ll need access to a computer, webcam, microphone, speakers, projector and a wired Internet connection.

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Program Descriptions 

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People and Relationships

How can people speak to us without saying a word? Discover the role of body language and facial expression in relating stories in artworks. 30 – 50 minutes

Grades K–3 Grades 4–6

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Spaces and Places

How does the setting add to the story? Explore different environments in artworks, from interiors to landscapes. 30 – 50 minutes

Grades K–3 Grades 4–6

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What and Why

Why do people make art? Explore influences, the role materials play and how we can interpret artists’ choices. 30 – 50 minutes

Grades 4–6

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Art in Canada

What have artists here been doing for the last five thousand years? Discover the long and fascinating history of Canadian and Indigenous art from thousands of years ago until today, and explore how it is interrelated and how it tells our stories. 30 – 50 minutes

Grades 4–6 Grades 7–12 / Sec I–V

  

 

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Indigenous Perspectives

“Kwey Kwey!” Discover masterpieces by First Nations, Metis and Inuit artists, past and present. Gallery Interpreters discuss unique protocols designed for some of the works, explain appropriate terminology and give context to Indigenous art before and after Canada was formed. 30 – 50 minutes

Grades 4–6 Grades 7–12 / Sec I–V

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Photography in Canada

What is photography? How are photos made and what do they do? Discover the remarkable collection of the National Gallery of Canada. 160 years of photographs tell the fascinating story of the evolution of this diverse and powerful art form. 30 – 50 minutes

Grades 4–6 Grades 7–12 / Sec I–V

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Gallery Highlights

What is a masterpiece? Discuss the notion of originality and how to interpret and evaluate an artwork. 30 – 50 minutes

Grades 7–12 / Sec I–V

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Signs and Symbols in Art

What does it mean? Analyze how artists use symbolism, imagery and iconography. 30 – 50 minutes

Grades 7–12 / Sec I–V

  

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