Powering Opening Keynote: Wavelength Thursday, 9 AM … · We wrestle with the meaning of digital citizenship. What is it? What benefits and challenges will new technology bring?

Powering Up!!

March 8 & 9, 2012

Central East Alberta

Teachers’ Convention

SHAW CONFERENCE CENTRE

Edmonton, Alberta

Opening Keynote: Wavelength Thursday, 9 AM Salon Hall B Wavelength is an award-winning ensemble of actors and educators using

humour, laughter and improvisation to train, motivate and inspire

educational professionals. Laugh and learn with award-winning educator,

improviser and Certified Laughter Leader, Jim Winter as he explores the

fun-damental strategies for using humour to improve your professional

effectiveness and your life!

Wavelength's presentations celebrate and satirize education “like an edition

of Saturday Night Live written especially for educators.”

- Teacher Magazine

USA Today called Wavelength “the link between learning and laughter.”

Closing Keynote: Dr. Alec Couros Friday, 1:15 PM Salon Hall B

Dr. Couros is a professor of educational technology and media and the

Coordinator of Information and Communications Technology at the Faculty

of Education in Regina. He also serves as the Assistant Director of the

Saskatchewan Instructional Development and Research Unit. Dr. Couros is a

scholar and an advocate of openness in distributed learning environments.

He has given hundreds of workshops and presentations, nationally and

internationally, on topics such as openness in education, social learning,

instructional design, digital citizenship and critical media literacy.

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Declaration To ensure adequate space and comfort for teachers and invited guests, the Convention Board has declared this to be a CLOSED, NON-SMOKING convention

available only to paid delegates. Spouses, children, friends or others that do not pay convention fees may not attend the presentations.

Professional and Legal Obligation

Teachers are obligated professionally and legally to attend the teachers' convention by the School Act. Teachers may request permission to attend alternate

professional development activities. Such requests MUST be submitted in writing, to the convention attendance chairperson. This person, in conjunction with

the attendance committee, will make a judgment regarding the requests. Teachers failing to request permission from their Convention Attendance Committee

may be subject to investigation and sanctions under the Code of Professional Conduct. Please visit http://ceatca.teachers.ab.ca/ for more information.

Central East Alberta Teachers’ Convention Association 2012 Board Members

President - Jim Allan Speaker Liaison - Karen Brooks Vice-President - Pam Dunham Chairperson Coordinator - Shonna Burkard Treasurer - Linda Rathwell Exhibits - Darrel Teeter Secretary - Martina Ruston-Carter Social / Hospitality Coordinator - Glenda Hoey Past President - Gloria Oberg Publicity & Publications - Deb Venance Facilities - Lindsey Bates Evaluations - Gilles Daigle Program Chair - David Teasdale Members at Large - Brenda Knull & Starla Lachowsky Program Vice-Chair - Cindy Roy District Representative - Léo Richer AV Coordinator & Webmaster - Glenda Kary

CEATCA President Message – Jim Allan To the best of our ability, each and everyone one of us deals with the changing world of technology. For some that ability is limited, for others new technology is readily welcomed as a tool for making life easier. IPads, itunes, iMacs, Tweets and many other terms are a part of everyday life. Texting is old hat for many people by now. I well remember when a friend showed me how to copy and paste. What a revelation! We wrestle with the meaning of digital citizenship. What is it? What benefits and challenges will new technology bring? How can we harness technology to better the quality of learning for our students? Will kids still need to read from real books? Where will the time come from to deal with all of this change? Who is going to pay for all of the upgrades needed to keep up? There are many concerns and many challenges to meet. “Powering Up” will have different meanings to many people. It could mean relating technology to teaching or maybe getting yourself strengthened to continue doing the great work you always do on behalf of children. Whatever your interpretation, please take time to enjoy the sessions you attend, to spend time with friends and colleagues, to say thanks to your colleagues who worked so hard to plan and prepare these two days and to take pride in all that you do.

District Representative Message – Léo Richer I would like to wish all the teachers from CEATCA an enriching teachers’ convention. Teachers need to take a pause from their teaching and reflect on their craft.

May you find new ideas which will inspire your teaching. Many thanks to the Convention Board for their remarkable efforts in providing a quality convention.

Your dedication at the board meetings is commendable. Please drop by and see me at the ATA kiosk during your convention should the time permit. Have a

great convention.

Clearview would like to thank all of our

dedicated staff who work hard each day for

our students and communities. May you have

an informative and enjoyable convention.

A commitment to continuous learning is one of the many qualities BRSD strives to instill in staff. As the Superintendent of Schools for BRSD, I would like to thank C.E.A.T.C.A. for helping make that learning possible by organizing another excellent convention. Ongoing participation in professional development enables each of us to “power up” -- broaden our skills, enhance our practice and grow as individuals. Most importantly, it helps us to better meet the needs of students, moving us ever closer to achieving the BRSD vision of Every Student, Every Day, A Success. -- Dr. Larry Payne

Convention Exhibits Thursday: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM – 1:15 PM Hall C Opening Keynote: Wavelength Thursday, 9 AM Salon Hall B

Founded in 1980 by a former high school English teacher, Wavelength has presented to over 1.5 million educators in over 2000 school systems.

Wavelength is an award-winning ensemble of actors and educators using humour, laughter and improvisation to train, motivate and inspire educational

professionals. Laugh and learn with award-winning educator, improviser and Certified Laughter Leader, Jim Winter as he explores the fun-damental strategies

for using humour to improve your professional effectiveness and your life! These popular professional development programs, which have won over 40 training

awards, are based on current research regarding humor’s effectiveness in learning and achievement.

Wavelength's presentations celebrate and satirize education “like an edition of Saturday Night Live written especially for educators.” - Teacher Magazine

USA Today called Wavelength “the link between learning and laughter.”

AIM Language Learning Alberta Assessment Consortium Alberta Canola Producers Commission Alberta Distance Learning Centre Alberta Health Services Alberta Order of Excellence Council Alberta Retired Teachers (CERTA) Alberta SPCA Alberta School Employee Benefit Plan Athabasca University Beverage Container Management Box Cars and One Eyed Jacks Big Kahuna Sport Birch Bay Ranch Association Canadian Breast Cancer Canadian Community Reading Plan Celeste Medical Supplies Discovery Toys Educational Learning Adventures

Education Station Epicure selection Expressions by Lori Hanna Home & School Connection Image Signs Inside Education Jurassic Forest Legislative Assembly of Alberta Les Bucherons Les Edition Heritage Lily Silk Art Lia Sophia Mariden Internatiional Ltd Morgex Insurance Mural Mosaic Nelson Educational Ltd. North Star Sports Oxford University Press Pacific Educational Press

Pine Creek Enterprises Princess Florence Handbags Pulse Pharmacy Purses at Home QSP INC Reynolds Museum Sales at soul at Canada Scraps and Stones Scholars Choice Moyer Scholastic Education Sharp's Audio Visual Teachers Media Telus World of Science The Clay Teacher Travel Your World U of A Department of Ed Psychology U of A Faculty of Physical Education Usborne Books Yorkton Group International Zac's

Thursday 11:00 AM – 12:15 PM

Location (capacity)

Session Presenter / Title Level / Subject Applicability

Session / Presenter Description

B (1500)

Wavelength Breakout Communication Skills That Work

Workshop

All levels

Participants are encouraged to "leave their self-consciousness at the door" and explore communication skills through imaginative, non-threatening improvisational theatre exercises. This lively workshop explores both verbal and non-verbal expressions, and introduces conflict bridging techniques. Role-plays serve to introduce situations familiar to participants, allowing them to practice their new skills, role-model for one another, and learn from others how to effectively communicate in professional settings.

1 (40)

Douglas Parsons - Culture in our Classrooms: Lesson Ideas

Multiculturalism/Awareness

All levels

Culture is responsible for the way we make sense of the world. It gives us the rules, laws and unwritten rules of behaviour that guide us inside our societies. We will take a look at lesson ideas you can use in the classroom to broach conversation on Culture. Douglas Parsons began his career teaching Junior High and High School in Alberta. He found himself arriving on the mainland of China the day before September 11th, 2001. He stayed in China for two years where he learned much about Chinese culture . . . and even more about himself as a Canadian. Douglas facilitates Intercultural Awareness and English in the Workplace programs for organizations, businesses and individuals seeking information on how to communicate effectively with those who may appear different from us.

2 (125)

Sandi Berg – Assessing Students’ Understanding in High School Math

Math

Division 4

Are you trying to move away from traditional assessment in your classroom? Are you looking to utilize assessment pieces that give you a better grasp of students’ conceptual understanding? During this session we will explore questioning techniques, alternative assessment pieces and ways to maintain a balance between formative and summative assessment.

3 (100)

Peter McWhir - Beyonce, GaGa, Peas, & Oprah

All levels

So you think you can….? Yes! You Can! Engage, excite and empower your students with this unique approach to learning which will highly motivate your students. Come ready to participate in this music, movement and dramatic session in the development of a “different” classroom strategy applicable to any creative activity. Numerous hand-outs and electronic follow-up will be available.

4 (200)

Diana Cruchey - Guys Write! 9 Sure Fire Ways to Excite Your Boys

About Writing (& Your Girls Too)

Language Arts

Division 2 & 3

9 simple ways to TWEAK your writing program to fit with how boys learn. Change your lessons JUST ENOUGH to make your reluctant boys keen, and skimpy drafts expand. It’s a fresh perspective on writing you can use immediately. Diana is an award-winning educator and author who has taught at both elementary and secondary levels. Her practical workshops are always enthusiastically received.

5 / 6 (100)

Ann Marie Lyseng - Scaffolding Learning for Social Studies - 4 & -2

Social Studies

Division 4

A high school Social Studies Knowledge and Employability approach provided to support both -4 and -2 learning and teaching environments. This session will focus on a collaboratively developed instructional support resource that uses a theme-based, scaffolded, and “planning up” approach for combined classrooms and other learning environments. Suggestions and draft materials will be shared for differentiated teaching and learning strategies, activities, support resources, and formative and summative assessment strategies and tools. Draft materials for this teaching resource have been developed by expert teachers in Alberta and the Alberta Assessment Consortium in collaboration with Alberta Education.

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8 (240)

Christina Pickles – Leap into Action: A Free Teachers’ Guide to Environmental Education

Science, Social Studies

Division 1 – 3

In this hands-on workshop we’ll help you identify links between your curriculum and action, and then do a number of activities from ‘Leap into Action’. This guide was created for teachers and is full of lesson plans to help you prepare, inspire and support your students in conducting age-appropriate environmental action projects. Christina Pickles is the Program Coordinator with the Alberta Council for Environmental Education. She has developed and delivered environmental education programs in forests, streams and city streets for 12 years. She has found a gripping story of life, death and survival in her worm bin!

9 (180)

Patrick Bohnet ‐ DPA & Phys Ed with Technology

Physical Education

Division 2 - 4

This session will provide the generalist and PE teacher some great ideas you can do with a SMARTBoard in a classroom and not a gym. This will include warm-up activities, how to create some assessment, some short physical activity ideas, and some templates designed for various sports! All resources will be shared online! Currently the Curriculum Implementation Support Consultant for the Central Alberta Regional Consortium. 25 years of teaching experience with 12 as a School Administrator. Teaching Background in Science, Math, Technology, Physical Education, Health. Masters Degree in Education Techonology. Strong believer of the TPaCK model and effective integration into all teaching practices! Specialist in using technology to engage students! Not enrage students!

10 (180)

Keith Van De Keere – Frog Jumping: A Road to a Deeper Understanding

of Algebra

Math

Division 3

As students get older, teachers often “wean” them off concrete and visual aids, and only “feed” them symbols. Doing so makes algebra too abstract for many students. “Frog Jumping” is based on research suggesting that the use of an open number line helps students see algebraic relationships, which the usual memorizing of a procedure cannot do. As a Math Coach for 4 years in Pembina Hills School Division, Keith has conducted 85 in-services, provided classroom support for K-8 teachers and helped administrators to incorporate a specific math goal into their School Education Plan. A major focus has been helping teachers see through the eyes of kids.

11 (180)

Laura Pankratz & Deanna Shostak - Moving Beyond Paper & Pencil

Tests

This session will explore mandated learner outcomes in mathematics and science that cannot be assessed on a paper-and-pencil test but which are important in the program of studies. The session will also explore the value of teacher-based provincial standards that could ensure students across the province have similar classroom experience.


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12 (240)

Michelle MacDonald & Joe Barnett – Inquiry-Based Global Water

Education

Math, Science, Arts, Language Arts, Social Studies, Global Education

Division 1 - 3

Learn about a partnership between the University School, U of C and CAWST. Receive a teacher-tested cross-curricular elementary unit plan, curriculum linked lessons plans, and multi-media resources that you can use to promote an inquiry-based approach to global water education. Michelle manages CAWST’s Youth Wavemakers Program. She holds a BAH in International Development and brings three years of experience as a teacher. Michelle has a passion for environmental education, as demonstrated as an educator for the City of Calgary’s Waste & Recycling Division, and her children’s book about trees. Joe Barnett and 2 others team teach a grade 5/6 class at University School in Calgary. Their synergistic and dynamic team worked extensively with U of C and CAWST, on this unique global water education project. Joe Barnett has over 5 years of teaching experience with a background in special programs and regular education.

13 / 14 (40)

Wendy Benson – Pulse in the Classroom: Demonstrating Healthy

Foods

CTS, Health

Division 3 & 4

A demonstration of quick pulse dishes (dry peas, beans, lentils which are Alberta crops) suitable for Foods or Health. Includes pulse health benefits, recipes and inclusion in curricula. Share food demo ideas. Food samples available. Wendy Benson, RD, MPH writes and coordinates food and nutrition projects. In addition, she tutors Nutrition students for Athabasca University. Wendy consults with food commodities such as Alberta Pulse Growers and Potato Growers of Alberta. Other clients include Alberta Health & Wellness where she wrote Healthy Eating and Active Living (13-16 years). Wendy appreciates good nutrition information that is based on practical food ideas which consumers, including teens can use.

15 / 16 (40)

Member Services ‐ Administrators – Investigate or Not: When, Why,

How

General

All levels

This session looks at how school administrators should address complaints received about student(s) and teacher(s). Differentiation as to circumstances that need to be investigated by school administrators as well as those where the investigation(s) should be left with the school district and/or police will be elaborated. The session discusses appropriate protocols and elements that must be considered in order to conduct an appropriate investigation. One's obligation under the "rules of natural justice" and the Code of Professional Conduct will be discussed. The session will also discuss the school administrator's role when police seek the opportunity to interview students at the school.

17 / 18 (40)

Linda Chmiliar - iPad: There's an App for Your Classroom (BYO iPad,

preferred) Continued in next session.

General

All levels

This session will explore the iPad/iPad2 and its usability for students with special needs. Built-in features of the iPad will be explored as well as apps that are useful in the classroom for students who have difficulties with reading, writing, communication, math, and behavior. Linda Chmiliar, PhD. Assistant Professor, Centre for Psychology Diploma in Inclusive Education Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Athabasca University.


19 / 20 (30)

Doug Gregory – iTextbooks

General

All levels

In this session we will explore the new Apple software iBooks Author for creating Multi-Touch interactive textbooks. This will be a cooperative learning workshop, where we will investigate the possibilities of this software and the future of textbooks in education! You should bring a Mac laptop with the free iBooks Author software installed or your iPad with the free iBooks 2 software installed.

Offsite Understanding Conflict

ATA Session Barnett House 11010 142 Street

Rm215 BOTH DAYS.

15 to 30 pre‐registered participants.

Transportation NOT provided.

Healthy Interactions is a communication and conflict-resolution program offered by the Alberta Teachers’ Association. Participants finish the program with increased confidence in dealing with conflict. One of the three workshops offered under this program is: Understanding Conflict: A Communication Workshop, which is an individual skill building workshop with the focus of improvement in conflict resolution skills. The agenda topics for this 2 day workshop include: understanding and defining conflict; core conflict and complicating factors; positions to interests; clarifying skills, active listening and paraphrasing; reframing and overcoming opposition; dealing with anger; establishing a safe and positive environment for conflict resolution and from solution to action. Participants will need to commit to both days of instruction. Training materials will be provided.


Thursday 12:45 – 2:00 PM

Location (capacity)

Session Title Level / Subject Applicability


B (1500)

Blanche Lamont - Wow! Did My Students Really Write That?

(workshop) Continued in next session.

Language Arts

Division 1 & 2

With the help of finely crafted literature, teach your students to breathe life into their writing. Show them how to get rid of boring, lazy words and to use powerful verbs and elaborative details – the foundation for effective narrative writing. Improved student writing is the result. Blanche Lamont has provided workshop sessions to thousands of teachers locally, provincially, and at international conferences. Her experiences in a variety of school settings as a classroom teacher, curriculum consultant and school principal have contributed to her deep commitment to meeting the needs of diverse learners. She is the author of the book Mentoring Young Writers.

1 (40)

Douglas Parsons – Intercultural Awareness 101: What Do I Need to

Know as a Teacher?

Multiculturalism/Awareness

All levels

Remember when a teacher discussed the world in relation to a Social Studies unit or a novel that took us mentally to another part of the world? The world has moved here and as teachers we need to understand what culture brings to our classroom. Join us for a ground floor look at culture and its meaning. Douglas Parsons began his career teaching Junior High and High School in Alberta. He found himself arriving on the mainland of China the day before September 11th, 2001. He stayed in China for two years where he learned much about Chinese culture . . . and even more about himself as a Canadian. Douglas facilitates Intercultural Awareness and English in the Workplace programs for organizations, businesses and individuals seeking information on how to communicate effectively with those who may appear different from us.

2 (125)

Everactive Schools – Back to Basics: Tips & Tools for Quality PE

Physical Education, Health

Division 1 - 4

Join EAS & learn activity ideas that are inclusive, active & fun for all students. Activities will be from all dimensions in PE & highlight the EAS resource: RCLP. Leave with teaching strategies, organizational tips, assessment tools & techniques to cover all the basics in PE. EAS is an innovative, evidence-based program available to Alberta school communities. All sessions are engaging, active & directly related to the Wellness curricula (PE, Health & Life Skills, CALM) and link to DPA. Participants leave sessions with resources & support that contributes to student learning.

3 (100)

Peter McWhir ‐ Hats, Hats, Hats, Cell Phones & Remotes

All levels

This is a very interesting approach to creative writing, character building in drama, story-telling for presentation skills, and artwork using 30 sets of very interesting head gear and those darned cell phones and T.V. remotes…discover another “creative” use for them… Come and join us and see what we can make of them…comedy, tragedy, soap, historical saga, epic trilogy… lots of ideas! Numerous hand-outs and electronic follow-up will be available.

4 (200)

Diana Cruchey – Journaling & All that Jazz

Language Arts

Division 2 & 3

Keep journaling fresh and engaging, build fluency and voice! 14 unique ready-to-go strategies to create students who ask, "Can we do that again ? " Leave with a plan for a full year in this practical, engaging workshop. Diana is an award-winning educator and author who has taught at both elementary and secondary levels. Her practical workshops are always enthusiastically received.

5 / 6 (100)

Jane Felling - Box Cars – Elementary Math Games

Math

Division 2

Come prepared to learn card, dice and multi-sided dice games that help your students understand and master the basic operations and place value. Gameboards and student samples will be provided. Ideas for implementing a math games component into your program will be provided throughout. Games are easily adaptable to meet the needs of regular, special education and ESL students and match the provincial curriculum.

Jane is author of the award winning Box Cars & One-Eyed Jacks and has been an educator for over 25 years. She has consulted across North America on the topic of games as a teaching strategy. She continues to work with K - 8 and special education as part of the work she does with schools, districts and parents. She is passionate about using games as a strategy for reaching all learners. She is known for her high energy and enthusiasm.


8 (240)

Christina Pickles – Five Minute Fieldtrips

Science, Physical Education

Division 1 & 2

The ‘greatest hits’ from experienced environmental educators’ favorite activities. The guide is designed for teachers and classes wishing to do simple and enjoyable outdoor environmental activities in their schoolyard. In this session we’ll “learn by doing” as many of these activities as possible. Christina Pickles is the Program Coordinator with the Alberta Council for Environmental Education. She has developed and delivered environmental education programs in forests, streams and city streets for 12 years. She has found a gripping story of life, death and survival in her worm bin!

9 (180)

Patrick Bohnet – Online & SmartBoard Science Activities

Science

Division 2 - 4

This session will not only list and demonstrate interactive resources for lab activities, assessment and student projects, but also will to plan and engage students. All resources will be shared online! Currently the Curriculum Implementation Support Consultant for the Central Alberta Regional Consortium. 25 years of teaching experience with 12 as a School Administrator. Teaching Background in Science, Math, Technology, Physical Education, Health. Masters Degree in Education Techonology. Strong believer of the TPaCK model and effective integration into all teaching practices! Specialist in using technology to engage students! Not enrage students!



10 (180)

Keith Van De Keere - Fractions & Decimals: One Big Idea

Continued in next session.

Math

Division 2

Many students are not aware of relationships between fractions and decimals. We will work through a sample of meaningful activities to help them link the two. We will also focus on the misconceptions that kids have regarding decimals as an extension of our place value system. As a Math Coach for 4 years in Pembina Hills School Division, Keith has conducted 85 in-services, provided classroom support for K-8 teachers and helped administrators to incorporate a specific math goal into their School Education Plan. A major focus has been helping teachers see through the eyes of kids.

11 (180)

Ralph Schmidt – Implementation Countdown: Grade 12 Mathematics Courses

Math

Division 4

The new Grade 12 Mathematics courses (30-1, 30-2, and 30-3) will be implemented in September 2012. Learn about the courses, supports for implementation, transitions between course sequences, and how to help students select a course sequence.

12 (240)

Michelle MacDonald – Tikho’s Story: A Quest for Clean Water in

Zambia

Science, Social Studies,

Global Education

Division 1 - 3

Learn how to teach students about global water issues through the eyes of a girl from Zambia whose community has drastically improved their access to hygiene, sanitation, and safe drinking water. Walk away with lesson plans and resources to use in your classroom and try activities that help students explore global water issues and engage students to take action! Michelle manages CAWST’s Youth Wavemakers Program. She holds a BAH in International Development and brings three years of experience as a teacher. Michelle has a passion for environmental education, as demonstrated as an educator for the City of Calgary’s Waste & Recycling Division, and her children’s book about trees.

13 / 14 (40)

Sandra Copeland – How You Can Help a Student/Friend

General

All levels

Learn how to help a student / friend who is experiencing suicidal thoughts.

15 / 16 (40)

Bonnie Lawrence – Stimulate Creative Thinking with Digital

Audio (BYO Mac Laptop with GarageBand

installed) Continued in next session.

Technology, Language & Fine Arts

Divisions 1 - 3

GarageBand is a musical recording program on Macs. Bonnie has adapted it to expand the potential for writing & speaking across the curriculum, as well as creating music, mixing sound files & live performance to create audio. Come & get inspired! An Orff music specialist & professional musician for over 25 years, Bonnie guides young people to find their own voice, create their own stories & music, expressing their unique spirit & ideas through digital audio recording. She writes & records with Black Bear Records, is currently facilitating GarageBand workshops, & conducts choir and flute clinics.


17 / 18 (40)

Linda Chmiliar - iPad: There's an App for Your Classroom (BYO iPad,

preferred) Continued from last session.

General

All levels

This session will explore the iPad/iPad2 and its usability for students with special needs. Built in features of the iPad will be explored as well as apps that are useful in the classroom for students who have difficulties with reading, writing, communication, math, and behavior. Linda Chmiliar, PhD. Assistant Professor, Centre for Psychology Diploma in Inclusive Education Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Athabasca University

19 / 20 (30)

Clearview – Powering Up for Successful Learners through the

Student- Parent – Teacher Relationship


General

Teachers and others will consider the Student-Parent-Teacher partnership in learning. Is it something to look at differently now that we are this far into the 21st Century? Hope will be in the room; dreamers will dream, some may see visions.

Offsite Understanding Conflict ATA Session

Barnett House 11010 142 Street Rm215

BOTH DAYS. 15 to 30 pre‐registered

participants. Transportation NOT provided.



Thursday 2:30 – 3:45 PM Location

(capacity) Session Title

Level / Subject Applicability Session / Presenter Description

B (1500)

Blanche Lamont - Wow! Did My Students Really Write That?

(workshop) Continued from last session.

Language Arts

Division 1 & 2

With the help of finely crafted literature, teach your students to breathe life into their writing. Show them how to get rid of boring, lazy words and to use powerful verbs and elaborative details – the foundation for effective narrative writing. Improved student writing is the result. Blanche Lamont has provided workshop sessions to thousands of teachers locally, provincially, and at international conferences. Her experiences in a variety of school settings as a classroom teacher, curriculum consultant and school principal have contributed to her deep commitment to meeting the needs of diverse learners. She is the author of the book Mentoring Young Writers.

1 (40)

Jim Grieve – How Does One Create a True "Culture of Safety"?

CTS, Career Education, Off-Campus

Education, Health and Safety

Division 3 & 4

The findings from research conducted in the Articulation Project by NAIT and Edmonton Public Schools over the past 3 years will be shared. The discovery of a void in the development of a safety culture for students led to a shift in thinking and acting and ultimately to a drastic change in reported accidents. The process to remodel the classroom culture has been very enlightening.

2 (125)

Everactive Schools – Your Nutrition Environment

Physical Education, Health

Division 1 - 4

Learn about integrating nutrition education in school, resources for the classroom including classroom parties, healthy snacks & portion sizes, as well as strategies for making healthy choices.Resources, including the Alberta Nutrition Guidelines for Children & Youth & the School Nutrition Handbook will be utilized. EAS is an innovative, evidence-based program available to Alberta school communities. All sessions are engaging, active & directly related to the Wellness curricula (PE, Health & Life Skills, CALM) and link to DPA. Participants leave sessions with resources & support that contributes to student learning.

3 (100)

Peter McWhir - Let's Do a Play

Drama

Secondary

Come on this creative “adventure” where we will use your staff room as the setting for a remarkable dramatic experience which could develop into a substantial work of art…comedy, tragedy or historical classic. Come prepared for a laugh and the opportunity to see one way you can build up a locally based production with your students. Most aspects of the production of a one act play will be covered. Numerous hand-outs and electronic follow-up will be available.

4 (200)

Diana Cruchey – Picture Book Pizzazz 2012

Language Arts

Division 2 & 3

Leap-frog into your writing program with great new picture books. They’re models that can inspire your students to write. Diana Cruchey presents 12 BRAND NEW idea-stimulating books that are worth your time – and that of your students. They’re flexible and fun, and add PIZZAZZ to any lesson. Diana is an award-winning educator and author who has taught at both elementary and secondary levels. Her practical workshops are always enthusiastically received.

5 / 6 (100)

Jane Felling - Box Cars – Domino Math Games for K ‐ 3

Math

Division 1

Dominoes are a staple found in most elementary classrooms but are not being used to potential. Come prepared to play games that teach: number sense, patterning, operations, including multi-digit, place value, probability and problem solving. Great gameboards and student samples will be provided, as well as math journal masters. Excellent ideas for math backpacks, centers and cross-graded activities will be shared. Jane is author of the award winning Box Cars & One-Eyed Jacks and has been an educator for over 25 years. She has consulted across North America on the topic of games as a teaching strategy. She continues to work with K - 8 and special education as part of the work she does with schools, districts and parents. She is passionate about using games as a strategy for reaching all learners. She is known for her high energy and enthusiasm.


8 (240)

Dean McKinney - iTouchs, iPads in the Classroom

General Session

Division 1 - 4

This session will share information about what Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools (GSACRD) is doing to integrate handheld devices into its classrooms. In particular, this session will focus on how the Division is attempting to maximize the use of both school owned and student owned devices. Best practices and resources will also be shared. Dean McKinney is the Division Technology Coordinator for Greater St. Albert Catholic Schools (GSACRD). His role with the Division is to assist teachers in the use and integration of technology. Dean’s major focus this year has been to plan and implement the use of iPads and iTouchs in many of GSACRD’s schools. He is also the ATA's Educational Technology Council (ETCATA) website administrator and has taught technology workshops in Africa as part of the organization's PanAfrican Teachers' Centre project.

9 (180)

Ron Lindsay – Using Geoboards in

Mathematics

Division 2

Explore and discuss some possible uses for geoboards that support the outcomes in the Grades 4, 5 and 6 Alberta Mathematics Program of Studies. This session will be hands on, be prepared to work through a number of activities and problems while we learn, share and interact. Ron Lindsay has been working part time with the Learning Network to support the implementation of the new mathematics curriculum for the last 5 years. Ron has 29 years of teaching experience that has seen him wear a variety of “hats”, including being a classroom teacher, school administrator and math consultant.

10 (180)

Keith Van De Keere - Fractions & Decimals: One Big Idea

Continued from last session.

Math

Division 2

Many students are not aware of relationships between fractions and decimals. We will work through a sample of meaningful activities to help them link the two. We will also focus on the misconceptions that kids have regarding decimals as an extension of our place value system. As a Math Coach for 4 years in Pembina Hills School Division, Keith has conducted 85 in-services, provided classroom support for K-8 teachers and helped administrators to incorporate a specific math goal into their School Education Plan. A major focus has been helping teachers see through the eyes of kids.



11 (180)

Mike Dumanski – Implementation of Off Campus Education Learning

Experiences

Career Education Counselling

Division 4

The new Off-campus Education Handbook came into effect September 2011. This session will provide an overview of the new Off-campus Education Handbook, the prerequisites, grandfathering of former prerequisite courses and an opportunity to share implementation strategies for successful off-campus education learning experiences.

12 (240)

2Learn.ca – A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words

General

All levels

A picture is worth a thousand words – but is it free to use? As humans, some of our strongest emotional responses come from visual cues. Images are so prominent in our digital world. As teachers and creators, how do we responsibly access those images that help tell our story? In this session we will explore the process of acquiring “free” images, stock and royalty free images, creative commons images, and ensuring the images you are using are freely available.

13 / 14 (40)

Sandra Copeland – How You Can Help a Student/Friend

Session repeat.

General

All levels

Learn how to help a student / friend who is experiencing suicidal thoughts.

15 / 16 (40)

Bonnie Lawrence – Stimulate Creative Thinking with Digital

Audio (BYO Mac Laptop with GarageBand

installed) Continued from last session.

Technology, Language Arts, Fine

Arts

Division 1 - 3

GarageBand is a musical recording program on Macs. Bonnie has adapted it to expand the potential for writing & speaking across the curriculum, as well as creating music, mixing sound files & live performance to create audio. Come & get inspired! An Orff music specialist & professional musician for over 25 years, Bonnie guides young people to find their own voice, create their own stories & music, expressing their unique spirit & ideas through digital audio recording. She writes & records with Black Bear Records, is currently facilitating GarageBand workshops, & conducts choir and flute clinics.

17 / 18 (40)

Member Services – Supervision & Evaluation: What Teachers Should

Know

General

All levels

My principal is supervising or evaluating my teaching. What can I expect and what are my rights? Supervision and evaluation of teachers must be consistent with Alberta Education Policy 2.1.5 Teacher Grown, Supervision and Evaluation, and it must be based on the Teaching Quality Standard. This presentation provides an overview of the critical components of supervision and evaluation, which must be followed in the Alberta context and the role of Association staff in advising members in these matters. This session is recommended as a prerequisite to Practice Review.


19 / 20 (30)

Clearview – Powering Up for Successful Learners through the

Student- Parent – Teacher Relationship


General

Teachers and others will consider the Student-Parent-Teacher partnership in learning. Is it something to look at differently now that we are this far into the 21st Century? Hope will be in the room; dreamers will dream, some may see visions.







Friday 9:00 – 10:15 AM

Location (capacity)

Session Title Level / Subject Applicability


B (1500)

Mike Ryan - Clean Scene session

Health/CALM, Wellness, Legal

Studies, Social Studies

General

Drugs. Disrespect, Rudeness and Violence. Many youth experience it and need to change. Learn from Mike Ryan how to understand and change the Culture of Drugs. He presents his story of change from a career criminal to a youth educator and deals with the issues youth face with inspiring insight. Mike Ryan's story is one of recovery and change from a life of crime and addiction. As CEO, Program Director and Founder of Clean Scene Network for Youth (a registered charity), Mike helps youth deal with life changes and drug issues through facilitating the learning of effective thinking skills.

1 (40)

Patricia Coulter – Pour It On!

Art

All levels

Join award winning artist Patricia Coulter as she guides you through several different techniques with watercolor. You will create some paintings, get lots of ideas for your classroom and for your own use, as well as have a lot of fun!

2 (125)

Louis Ho – Religious Freedom in China: Myth or Reality

Social Studies, Moral/Religious

Education, General Interest

Division 3 & 4

People often wonder about religious freedom in China, apart from other questions because it is related to the issues of human rights and social justice. This session will provide a clarification of this often-asked question, in addition to the vast background information of China as a world power. A researcher on the Church in China, Dr. Louis Ho holds the degrees of D.Min, M.Div, MTS, M.Ed, and MLS. He is an elected Fellow of the Canadian College of Teachers, the Royal Geographic Society and the British Library Association. As well, he is a published author in theology and education.

3 (100)

Dave Mitchell – YouTube / TeacherTube: Unleash the

Potential

General

Division 3 & 4

Imagine walking through the halls and hearing students enthusiastically discussing math ... or any subject, for that matter. Learn how to produce and upload videos which your students will create. (The process is quite straight forward.) Acquire this skill and then set some minds on fire! Dave Mitchell taught math for thirty years and has been honored at local and provincial levels for excellence and innovation in teaching. He is now a professional development speaker and educational publisher. His fifteen minutes of fame came on live national radio with CBCʼs Peter Gzowski in 1995.

4 (200)

Jer's Vision

General

All levels

After this workshop teachers will walk away confident and able to make their schools safer. Participants will not only walk away with knowledge, but also ways to address homophobic and transphobic bullying. Jer’s Vision offers more than just a workshop or presentation. And we do more than just show off tools and resources. Our organization offers ongoing support, funding and mentorship for teachers who wish to do work to make their schools safer. Jeremy and the Jer’s Vision team offer your teachers practical skills and resources that they can use in their classrooms.

Jer's Vision (continued)

Jeremy Dias is the Founder and Director of Jer’s Vision: Canada’s Youth Diversity Initiative (and the International Day of Pink). Jer’s Vision is Canada’s leading organization working to stop bullying, discrimination and homophobia in schools and communities in Canada, and abroad. Through workshops, presentations, conferences, and by supporting youth initiatives, youth engage in celebrating diversity. The organization uses a model that is youth led; looks at concepts such as diversity, inclusively & intersectionally; works to customize programming for communities; and seeks to engage everyone in a dialogue of diversity.

5 / 6 (100)

Pat Lore – Assessing What’s Hard to Measure

General

All levels

While educators are in agreement as to the importance of helping students acquire 21st Century skills, there appears to be less agreement in regard to how such skills could be assessed. Since we are already well into the 21st Century, coming to such an understanding takes on an increased measure of importance! Through a case study approach, participants will examine a variety of ways to assess skills that can’t easily be measured using traditional assessment techniques. Support materials available through the AAC website will be highlighted. Session sponsored by AAC.


8 (240)

Bryan Frechette – New Teacher? No Problem!

All subject areas

All levels

Your first year of teaching is sunshine and rainbows because you have the exact assignment you wanted, an abundance of resources, and more than adequate prep time. Okay, so maybe you haven't ended up with all of these...or maybe not even 1 of the 3, but ADLC can provide some assistance. Come learn how ADLC's Team Teaching partnership can provide you with complete courses and subject area mentorships, and allow you to focus on your students and not content creation. Sunshine and rainbows come later. Bryan Frechette is the coordinator of the Edmonton office of the Alberta Distance Learning Centre. His mandate is to support schools in the Edmonton area with their use of distance education materials. He has been with ADLC since 1998 as a high school science, forensics, and music teacher.

9 (180)

Darryl Smolik – Time Management for Teachers…Without the

Homework

School Climate/Classroom Management

Division 1 – 4 & Administration

Working at home to plan, mark, evaluate and assess? Learn time management techniques specifically designed for teachers. Strategies supported by a skill set that includes personal motivation, delegation skills, organization tools, & crisis management. Tips that work from actual teachers! Darryl has a BEd and MEd from the University of Victoria and is now retired from teaching in the Arrow Lakes District. A formally trained and experienced facilitator, Darryl, presents workshops in a variety of subject areas for teachers across British Columbia and Alberta. Her workshops have always been well-attended & received at conferences throughout Alberta and British Columbia.

10 (180)

Sandi Berg – Advanced SmartBoard Techniques

General

All levels

Do you have a Smartboard in your classroom? Would you like to learn more advanced techniques that will help you use it more effectively? This session is not for the beginner user. It is a fast paced session that will provide you with many tips and techniques for accessing more advanced features. Sandi Berg, currently seconded to Central Alberta Regional Consortium as the Mathematics Lead Teacher Facilitator, is constantly looking for ways to improve student understanding in her classroom through hands on and virtual manipulatives, explorations, and problem solving activities.

Friday 9:00 – 10:15 AM


11 (180)

John Paton – Affordable PD from ASAA

Health, Physical Education

Division 3 & 4

A chance to discover what accessible, affordable & unique professional development opportunities exist through the Alberta Athletics Association. This session outlines the purpose and philosophy of the program, provides details on the current and future plans, and directs teachers regarding how they and their coaches can access this new initiative. The coach education program includes: · Fundamentals of Coaching · Teaching and Modeling Behaviour · Effectively Engaging with Parents · Athletic Injury Management · Tobacco reduction/cessation: · Concussions in Sport: what you need to know

12 (240)

Pearl Nijjar – Digital Learning Objects for Formative &

Summative Assessment of Science

Science

Division 4

Students are increasingly immersed in a digital environment. The use of interactive digital learning objects can be used to capitalize on these skills and interests in order to engage students in integrating the mastery of science and ICT skills. The Science 20/30 team is working with various teachers and professionals with LearnAlberta to develop learning objects that can be used for the formative and summative assessment of selected science concepts and skills. These learning objects are still in the developmental stage, and as we present them to educators, we wish to gain feedback for their improvement and use. Session participants will have the opportunity to view the learning objects and to discuss their future development and use. They will also receive a list of useful interactive learning objects within LearnAlberta and other Internet sites coded to Alberta science curricula.

13 / 14 (40)

Mary Claire Miller – The Art of Decorating Ukrainian Easter Eggs

Workshop (pre-registration)


Social Studies and Art

Grades 3 - 9

This hands-on art is a great project in the classroom. This creative cultural craft can be used in the classroom and at home to decorate beautiful eggs. Join us to learn this incredible dying craft. You will finish one egg in the session, maybe two. You will also leave with the patterns you can use to introduce this art to your students and the knowledge of where you can buy the supplies. Come and have fun learning a new art. A teacher for 13 years, Mary Claire currently teaches CTS foods at Wainwright High School. Mary Claire has been practicing and teaching the art of Pysanka since her Art teacher taught her in Grade 8. She has taught the basics to classes as young as grade 2 up to more advanced adult classes. In university she decided to decorate an ostrich egg for her dad, 118 hours later she finished it in time for Christmas.

15 / 16 (40)

Barb Borkent – The Lung Association's BLAST Program

Health

Division 3

The Lung Association, AB & NWT offers a free tobacco awareness education program for Junior High students in Alberta. This is achieved through the BLAST (Building Leadership for Action in Schools Today) program. To learn more about the program and the process for accessing the Youth Action Grants, come to this session. Educators are concerned about their students’ health & lifestyle choices and want to support them in making wiser choices. Let’s work together to make this happen! When you can't breathe, nothing else matters!

17 / 18 (40)

Gaylene Schreiber – Learning Coaches: Collaboration for Success

General

All levels

Coaching has become a popular and powerful method of professional development for teachers. Educational coaches support teachers' professional learning at the school level and in classrooms. This session is an introduction to the concept of coaching and is designed to explore and discuss the various types of coaching programs that can be designed and how coaching can be used to address the instructional needs of teachers and schools. It will also explore how coaching programs are designed and the support they require to be effective.

Friday 9:00 – 10:15 AM

19 / 20 (30)

Lorna Scarlett Muise / Angela Handbury – Healthy School

Communities

Health

Administrators & all teachers

Research shows that healthy students are better learners. Connect with other schools to share ideas and resources that promote healthy learning environments with a focus on healthy eating, active living, and positive environments. Lorna Scarlett Muise is the Coordinator of the Alberta Health Services Central Zone Comprehensive School Health (CSH) Program, while Angela Handbury is the Program Facilitator. This program and its participants have received provincial recognition.






Friday 9:00 – 10:15 AM

Friday 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM Location

(capacity) Session Title

Level / Subject Applicability Session / Presenter Description

B (1500)

Brett Cooper – CTS Courses from ADLC

CTS & Administration

Division 4

Many schools use Alberta Distance Learning Centre CTS courses to increase the number of CTS courses and CTS occupational areas students can connect with in their school. This presentation features an overview of the courses we currently offer as well as an insight into which courses we are developing in accordance with recent curriculum changes. Project based learning is the direction many of these courses are taking in order to appeal to a diverse student base.

1 (40)

Patricia Coulter – Pour It On! Session repeat.

Art

All levels.

Join award winning artist Patricia Coulter as she guides you through several different techniques with watercolor. You will create some paintings, get lots of ideas for your classroom and for your own use, as well as have a lot of fun!

2 (125)

NFB.ca – What is the NFB.ca online content for educators?

General

All levels

Using NFB films in the classroom has never been easier, quicker or more efficient! The online content gives educators access to 500+ films not available for streaming to the general public, in addition to the 2000+ films already available on the NFB.ca screening room. This session will aim to provide educators greater familiarity with the uses of NFB.ca in the classroom. Time and technological requirements permitting, work will also be done with educators to assist them in the creation of playlists to use in their classrooms. The overall aim is to establish open and ongoing dialogue between educators across Canada and the NFB Education Team, in the interest of developing resources, support materials and functions that directly meet the needs of Canadian educators.

3 (100)

Dave Mitchell - Math, Music & Mayhem

Mathematics

Division 3 & 4

Math songs, rap, math commercials, stories, puzzles, math puppet skits, origami and lots of off-the-wall ideas to make your math class memorable, meaningful and fun. If you don't experience major laughs at this session, it's because the world is ending! Dave Mitchell taught math for thirty years and has been honored at local and provincial levels for excellence and innovation in teaching. He is now a professional development speaker and educational publisher. His fifteen minutes of fame came on live national radio with CBCʼs Peter Gzowski in 1995.

4 (200)

Jer's Vision Session repeat.

General

All levels

After this workshop teachers will walk away confident and able to make their schools safer. Participants will not only walk away with knowledge, but also ways to address homophobic and transphobic bullying. Jer’s Vision offers more than just a workshop or presentation. And we do more than just show off tools and resources. Our organization offers ongoing support, funding and mentorship for teachers who wish to do work to make their schools safer. Jeremy and the Jer’s Vision team offer your teachers practical skills and resources that they can use in their classrooms.

Jer's Vision (continued)

Jeremy Dias is the Founder and Director of Jer’s Vision: Canada’s Youth Diversity Initiative (and the International Day of Pink). Jer’s Vision is Canada’s leading organization working to stop bullying, discrimination and homophobia in schools and communities in Canada, and abroad. Through workshops, presentations, conferences, and by supporting youth initiatives, youth engage in celebrating diversity. The organization uses a model that is youth led; looks at concepts such as diversity, inclusively & intersectionally; works to customize programming for communities; and seeks to engage everyone in a dialogue of diversity.

5 / 6 (100)

Pat Lore – Engaging Students in Authentic Performance

Assessment

General

All levels

Performance assessment is a valuable tool to engage students deeply in their learning and provide teachers with credible evidence about what students know and can do. With its focus on the big ideas of the curriculum, performance assessment plays a vital role in a balanced classroom assessment program. Come explore the new AAC website and find out how performance assessment can engage your students in learning. Session sponsored by AAC.

7 Dana Adams - ATRF – Your Pen$ion

Matter$

General

All levels

A general overview of the Alberta Teachers' Retirement Fund (ATRF) will be presented. The session includes the following topics: structure of the plan; registration and beneficiary requirements; purchasing and transferring service; pension, death and termination benefits; how pension are calculated; pension options and the ATRF advance; and steps to retirement. Dana Adams, Pension Counsellor at ATRF Following 16 years with the Public Sector Pension Plans in Alberta, Dana joined the Alberta Teachers’ Retirement Fund in 2001. After Dana received her degree in Fine Arts from the University of Alberta, she started her career in pensions administration. She has extensive experience in client counseling. She has spoken at teacher conventions, professional development days and retirement sessions.

8 (240)

Kathy Kurbis – Engaging all FSL & SSL Learners Through Gesture,

Drama & Music with AIM

Second Language Education (French & Spanish)

Division 1 - 3

This workshop introduces educators to the Accelerative Integrated Methodology (AIM), an award-winning approach to language instruction that is currently being taught in over 4000 schools in Canada, as well as in Australia, Europe and the U.S. AIM’s unique Gesture Approach (verb-based) enables teachers to establish and maintain an immersion environment that accelerates students’ ability to communicate exclusively in the target language, and engages all learners by simultaneously targeting auditory, visual, and kinesthetic intelligences. Workshop participants will learn many gestures they can take with them into the classroom on Monday morning, as well as discuss several key strategies to ensure rapid fluency development, including how to establish and maintain a French-only environment right from Day One. Join experienced AIM teacher, Kathy Kurbis, for a multi-media, interactive workshop and see for yourself how this unique method of language instruction can revitalize your practice and result in high levels of student performance and engagement. With over a decade of experience in French and Spanish second language education, Kathy currently teaches Grades 1-6 core French at Oakenwald School in Winnipeg. Since implementing the AIM (Accelerative Integrated Methodology) in 2009, she has witnessed a dramatic increase in her students’ ability to communicate spontaneously, as well as their interest in and motivation to learn French.

Friday 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM

9 (180)

Darryl Smolik – A Peace of Poetry

Social Studies/Language Arts/Global Education/Social

Responsibility

Division 2 - 4

Motivating youth to express themselves about global issues is the focus of this interactive session. Involve, inspire and empower you and your students in the peace movement. Read, write, listen, speak and feel how peace poetry affects our well-being. A complete lesson plan is provided in the handouts. Darryl has a BEd and MEd from the University of Victoria and is now retired from teaching in the Arrow Lakes District. A formally trained and experienced facilitator, Darryl, presents workshops in a variety of subject areas for teachers across British Columbia and Alberta. Her workshops have always been well-attended & received at conferences throughout Alberta and British Columbia.

10 (180)

Sandi Berg – Early Numeracy Intervention using iPads

Math

Division 1 & 2

During this session, we will explore a variety of free and low cost apps that will help students develop early numeracy skills. You will walk away with a list of apps and the skills they help develop. What makes a great iPad app? We’ll discuss these features as well. Bring your iPad if you have one!

Sandi Berg, currently seconded to Central Alberta Regional Consortium as the Mathematics Lead Teacher Facilitator, is constantly looking for ways to improve student understanding in her classroom through hands on and virtual manipulatives, explorations, and problem solving activities.

11 (180)

Alec Couros - Harnessing New Social Technologies in Teaching,

Learning & Professional Development

General

All levels

This is a hands-on session that will help participants explore the connected world of social media. The session begins with an overview of personal learning networks and emerging literacies relevant to the digital age. Then, participants will get a chance to learn the ins and outs of popular social media tools, how they can be used in teaching and learning, and how they are relevant to long-term, job-embedded professional learning.

12 (240)

Lee Finell – Power to Play Gets Smarter

Health and Physical Education

Kindergarten &

Division 1

Join our superheroes Brock Lee and Coco Lait on their healthy eating and active living adventures. Power to Play now has smart board activities to complement the program. All activities meet curriculum outcomes for the core subjects and health and physical education. Program components include: smart board activities, CD/DVD, teacher manual, food picture cards, study prints and posters, which are free to teachers who attend a workshop. Lee Finell is a registered dietitian and nutrition educator at Alberta Milk. She has a background in clinical nutrition and cancer prevention and now develops nutrition education programs for teachers, works in media relations and in developing the nutrition content for Alberta Milk’s website.

13 / 14 (40)

Mary Claire Miller – The Art of Decorating Ukrainian Easter Eggs

Workshop (pre-registration)


Social Studies and Art

This hands-on art is a great project in the classroom. This creative cultural craft can be used in the classroom and at home to decorate beautiful eggs. Join us to learn this incredible dying craft. You will finish one egg in the session, maybe two. You will also leave with the patterns you can use to introduce this art to your students and the knowledge of where you can buy the supplies. Come and have fun learning a new art.

Friday 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM

The Art of Decorating Ukrainian Easter Eggs Workshop (continued)

Grades 3 - 9

A teacher for 13 years, Mary Claire currently teaches CTS foods at Wainwright High School. Mary Claire has been practicing and teaching the art of Pysanka since her Art teacher taught her in Grade 8. She has taught the basics to classes as young as grade 2 up to more advanced adult classes. In university she decided to decorate an ostrich sized egg for her dad, 118 hours later she finished it in time for Christmas.

15 / 16 (40)

Central ELAC – Energizing Your English Classroom

Language Arts

Grades 6 - 9

Central ELAC will once again have a panel of teachers sharing about their exciting projects and lesson plans they are using to energize their classes.

17 / 18 (40)

Carl Fakeley – Permeation of Faith: How & Why We Do It

Religious Studies

All levels

Catholic schools talk of being Christ centered, suggesting that Christ is brought to the students throughout all classes, not just Religion classes. This session will look at how the faith can be permeated in a meaningful way in all classrooms. Carl teaches English and Religious Studies at Notre Dame High School in Red Deer. The depth and breadth of his knowledge of theology and pedagogy make each session a very practical and applicable learning experience.

19 / 20 (30)

Lorna Scarlett Muise / Angela Handbury – Food for Thought

Health

Administrators & all teachers

Do you make the food choices for your school? Join peers, including Foods Studies teachers and individuals that coordinate school food programs, for a conversation to discuss and share how schools are making the healthy choice the easy choice. Lorna Scarlett Muise is the Coordinator of the Alberta Health Services Central Zone Comprehensive School Health (CSH) Program, while Angela Handbury is the Program Facilitator. This program and its participants have received provincial recognition.






Friday 10:45 AM – 12:15 PM

Closing Keynote: Dr. Alec Couros Friday, 1:15 PM Salon Hall B

Dr. Couros is a professor of educational technology and media and the Coordinator of Information and Communications Technology at the Faculty of Education,

University of Regina. He also serves as the Assistant Director of the Saskatchewan Instructional Development and Research Unit. Dr. Couros is a scholar and an

advocate of openness in distributed learning environments. He has given hundreds of workshops and presentations, nationally and internationally, on topics

such as openness in education, social learning, instructional design, digital citizenship and critical media literacy.

Acknowledgements

Central Alberta Regional Consortia (CARC) for generously sponsoring Patrick Bohnet & Sandi Berg

Alberta Assessment Consortia for generously sponsoring Pat Lore

The Learning Network for generously sponsoring Ron Lindsay

Sharp’s Audio Visual

http://www.learning-network.org/

Documents

Powering Opening Keynote: Wavelength Thursday, 9 AM … · We wrestle with the meaning of digital citizenship. What is it? What benefits and challenges will new technology bring?