2020 Partners in Education Luncheon - Candy Palmater : SALE ENDED! Friday February 7th 11:00am - 1:00pm Westin: Devonian Room
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In this session you will learn about two online formative assessment tools: Quizizz and Quizlet Live. We will learn about these tools by playing through them to see how they work from a student perspective. We will also explore how these tools can be used in the classroom from a teachers perspective, including viewing pre-made quizzes and flashcard sets that you can use in your classroom Monday morning! ***Please bring a device to this session.***
Isaac Schnell is currently an Assistant Principal and Junior High Teacher in the Black Gold district. Isaac completed his Master's in Education in 2016, focusing on encouraging teachers to implement technology in a meaningful way in the classroom.
Thursday February 6, 2020 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin: Yukon Rm10135 100 St NW
This 3 hour session will introduce you to the science of air quality and offer ways of bringing this important topic into your classroom through hands-on activities and inquiry-based experimentation. We will learn about common air pollutants, their impact on our health and the environment, how we can measure and monitor air pollution, and where we can find reliable air quality data for Alberta. Workshop participants will receive several free resources including a series of air quality lesson plans, a PocketLab Air sensor (up to $300 value), materials lists for all activities, teacher's resources, and much more! Come learn how these resources can be applied in your classroom in support of the Alberta science curriculum for grades 4, 7, 9, and Science 30.
***Please bring your own device. The easiest devices to use are Windows 10, Chromebooks, and MacOS, as the mobile layout and controls have not yet been fully optimized. Windows 10: Google Chrome browser (version 73 or newer) and Bluetooth Chromebook: Bluetooth MacOS: OSx 10.11 or newer, Google Chrome, and Bluetooth Android; 5.0 Lollipop or newer, Bluetooth, and Google Chrome***
Vanessa finished her PhD at the University of Alberta in the Department of Medical Genetics this past summer. During her time in university she volunteered with Let’s Talk Science where she was a coordinator responsible for teaching science demonstrations and organizing outreach... Read More →
Whitney Horban (she/her) has worked in both formal and informal education and enjoys bridging the gap between the two. She has been atthe TELUS World of Science Edmonton for 8 years, traveling to schools around Alberta with the Science in Motion team and now heading up the Northern... Read More →
Computer simulations provide an interactive and visual environment that promotes and supports conceptual change in physics education. They are tools that enable students to become actively engaged in their learning, encourage concept exploration and assist in developing their inquiry skills. Participants will be provided resources for an assortment of labs and activities outlined in the Physics 20-30 Program of Studies, 2007 that can be completed using the University of Colorado PhET (Physics Education Technology) site.
***Participants are encouraged to bring an electronic device to explore the simulations introduced in the session.***
Kristian Basaraba is presently a high school science teacher at Next Step High school in Sherwood Park. He has a Master’s of Science in Science Education from Montana State University and has taught all levels of high school science, including International Baccalaureate and non-academic... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2020 10:30am - 11:30am MST
ECC: Salon 5/69797 Jasper Ave
This session will be about how you can use Moodle (an online learning management system) to offer a multi-purpose CTS program at your school. It will specifically explore how the Communication Technology program at Spruce Grove Composite High School is set up and offered as well as some other examples of Moodle being used in other CTS programs. Moodle has enabled us to easily offer 41 different modules to students across the 10, 20, 30 Comm Tech program and is delivered in a very student directed learning model where students choose the different modules that they want to complete and work through them at their own pace. The use of Moodle has greatly facilitated this process and has made things like tracking, organizing and grading student progress much easier and has also helped gather and organize resources and lessons for students in a logical and easy to acquire manner. Hopefully this session will inspire you or give you the confidence to use Moodle yourself or what you can offer in your own program.
Exploitez la créativité de vos élèves avec Adobe Spark! Cet outil gratuit disponible en ligne mais également sur iOS (et bientôt Android) permet aisément aux enseignants comme aux élèves de transposer leurs idées en graphiques, en textes de même qu’en animations vidéos. Adobe Spark Video, d’une facilité d’emploi déconcertante, est un module particulièrement populaire en éducation. Que ce soit en langues, en mathématiques, en sciences ou encore en études sociales, venez découvrir comment Adobe Spark peut vous appuyer en salle de classe!
Éric Caron est consultant en technologie éducationnelle auprès du Consortium provincial francophone. Spécialisé en histoire, Éric a enseigné de nombreuses matières durant sa carrière. Passionné par la pédagogie, il a mené de nombreux projets autant en classe qu’en activités... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2020 10:45am - 11:45am MST
Westin: Leduc Rm10135 100 St NW
Are you the person that your colleagues always call when their projector isn't working? Does the teacher next door complain that technology works better when you are in the room? Or do you with there were more hands to take care of issues that you don't have time or perhaps expertise to troubleshoot? If you answered yes to any of those questions, perhaps empowering a group of students to be "Tech Ninjas" is the answer. We'll talk about possible ways to identify, organize, train, and identify students, and perhaps some pitfalls to avoid.
David Hay teaches computing science, robotics, and information technology in Elk Island Public Schools, and is the Learning and Development Manager for the Callysto project. He loves biking, rock climbing, VR/AR, and making things. Online he is usually found under the name Mister... Read More →
Come with a robust, charged device and explore the Google Suite for Education Apps, Add-ons and Extensions that I have found to be most valuable as a classroom teacher from creating video lessons for sub plans, engaging in collaborative exit tickets, and extensions to support learners with a variety of needs. This session is best suited for teachers working with students in grades 4 - 9.
A versatile teacher, Laura has taught everything from Kindergarten through Grade 9 and is currently the lead music teacher at a K-9 school. Laura values collaboration and has been focused on building capacity in the staff at her schools while developing engaging lessons for students... Read More →
Thursday February 6, 2020 12:15pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC: Salon 29797 Jasper Ave
The digital world is here to stay, changing our society in a way that has far-reaching consequences for our children. What are the implications for raising children? How do we harness the spectacular connecting potential and yet avoid the pitfalls of attachment technology gone awry? How do we prepare them to live in this new world and yet preserve what is required for healthy development to take place? We have followed our children into the digital world and yet for their sakes as well as ours, need to restore our lead in order to avoid the insidious dangers that live in the shadows of this potent technology. We will consider the digital revolution through the lens of developmental science, committed to helping adults help children reach their full human potential.
Join Google Certified Educator Sean Sommerfeld for a hands on session where you will learn how to incorporate Google MyMaps in your classroom! Google MyMaps is the same as Google Maps, but allows students and teachers to SAVE and SHARE maps. MyMaps has extensive markup and labeling tools for students to use. Google MyMaps is a great tool for collaboration, and helps teachers meet geography and social studies outcomes in a fun, hands- on way!
Sean Sommerfeld is a social studies teacher. He works at Parkland Composite High School, in Edson, AB. Sean runs a paperless classroom, and is a certified Level 1 and Level 2 Google Educator.
Thursday February 6, 2020 12:30pm - 1:30pm MST
ECC: Salon 19797 Jasper Ave
Did you know that Canada recently had an astronaut orbiting 408 m above our heads at 7.66 km/s aboard the International Space Station? What about that we have committed to building the Canadarm III for the future Lunar Gateway AND investing in a Junior Astronauts Program?! Come and learn about some incredible current educational opportunities and Canadian innovations that you can apply to your lessons next week. This session is for all levels and uses space to teach a variety of concepts including; geography and land use, First Nations worldview, environmental monitoring and stewardship, the scientific method and engineering design process, scientific literacy, robotics, coding, photography, spaceflight, medical innovations and more! Learn about David Saint-Jacques and the other astronauts and Canadian Space Agency members as well as affiliated associations, who are all passionate about helping teachers bring a piece of the universe into their classrooms. Discover how you can BE THE SPARK for space and science in the hearts of your students! Amanda Green is a junior high STEM teacher with a not-so-secret super power, she can make ANYTHING about space. Come and pick her brain and help her reach her goal of one day seeing a maple leaf on the Moon or Mars!
Learn to use relevant (already created) resources to challenge your students to develop problem-solving skills and learn about cybersecurity. Attendees will be introduced to free to use online challenges that train students in cybersecurity. We will work through the strategies to solve these problems and how to teach students to develop resource awareness and resiliency against difficult problems.
***A laptop device will give you a hands-on experience, but sharing one with a teacher friend would be equally useful.***
Mickey has been the computing science, computer networking, and business teacher at Bev Facey Community High School since 2016. Prior to that, she worked in London, England developing content and curriculum for computing science programs in the Barking & Dagenham Borough. In all of... Read More →
If you are fortunate enough to have Microsoft Office 365 accounts for your students, or can convince your Technology Department to set that up, consider OneNote Class Notebook. It is a great platform for organizing and communicating learning, collaborating, and providing feedback. We'll also talk about how we have been using it together with, not instead of, Google Classroom.
David Hay teaches computing science, robotics, and information technology in Elk Island Public Schools, and is the Learning and Development Manager for the Callysto project. He loves biking, rock climbing, VR/AR, and making things. Online he is usually found under the name Mister... Read More →
Science is more than a collection of facts or information. Too many students (and people in general!) live with the misconception that if you could memorize Wikipedia or had constant access to Google you would know Science. But the Scientific Methods require more than information. They are actions that require students to be DOING instead of just knowing. In this talk Ian will share some simple examples of how we can all put science into action. How small changes in the language we use with our students can have big effects on their perception of science and what it means for scientific literacy. He will also demonstrate specific activities you can use tomorrow to get kids thinking scientifically and experimentally about everything in their lives.
We are in the middle of a transportation transformation. The electrification of transportation represents a huge revolution in more than just how we move things. How society views transportation, energy and efficiency will be permanently changed in the next decade. The changes that... Read More →
The Alberta Diploma Exams use a team of teachers and experts to critically analyze each possible question BEFORE it gets published as an exam. Since we can't hope to do that as teachers, we have no way of improving our assessments without some help. SmarterMarks can help teachers make discerning choices about when it's a good idea to omit a question that's too hard vs. keeping a hard question because it's fair. SmarterMarks puts quantitative data at your disposal and can help you improve your test questions. There is also a feature that allows you to store individual questions in a data bank and accumulate more specific data; I will NOT be covering that. *I should note that I do NOT work for SmarterMarks, nor do I receive any compensation for this workshop from its owner. However, I did email them to tell them I would like to do this and they gave their consent freely. I'm just a fan :)
The ability to process information in an analytical way is becoming increasingly important, and educators are encouraged or expected to incorporate more coding and data analytics into their teaching. Callysto is a free online platform designed for students in Grade 5 and up. It is capable of engaging data visualizations, big data processing, coding, and text formatting. Teachers will be introduced to the federally-funded Callysto platform, and will be able to explore Python-based modules developed for teaching outcomes in elementary science. We will talk about how to incorporate these into your classroom, and help you create or edit modules for other outcomes if you are interested.
Learning and Development Manager, Callysto, Cybera
David Hay is a teacher in Elk Island Public Schools, where he has taught high school physics and technology courses as well as upper elementary, and been an innovation consultant. He is also involved in the Callysto project as a learning and development manager. He can be found online... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2020 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC: Salon 15/169797 Jasper Ave
We all love it when we hear from our students, "I'm done! What do I do now? Can I just play games?" - Don't we? When students are finished with their assignment, how can they spend their digital time wisely? A look at some alternatives to "free time" and just playing games on the computer.
EdTech & Innovation Learning Coach, STAR Catholic Schools
Chad Starko has been driven by a passion to transform the way we teach and engage our students in a love of learning, after over 20 years of innovation and technology integration within the math and science classroom. Chad currently works as an EdTech & Innovation Learning Coach with... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2020 9:00am - 10:30am MST
Westin: Manitoba Rm10135 100 St NW
Clubs can be in addition to or instead of broadcast courses, we'll talk about both possibilities. Student-run broadcasts are a great way for students to develop live video production skills and contribute to school culture. There are many opportunities for live video production, including morning announcements, sporting events, assemblies, and ceremonies. Students of any age can be involved in the productions, and budgets can range from zero to thousands of dollars. This will also be a good opportunity to network with other teachers to hear about their experiences and potentially share yours.
David Hay teaches computing science, robotics, and information technology in Elk Island Public Schools, and is the Learning and Development Manager for the Callysto project. He loves biking, rock climbing, VR/AR, and making things. Online he is usually found under the name Mister... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2020 10:15am - 11:15am MST
ECC: Salon 49797 Jasper Ave
We use Kahoot all the time but the Kahoot system is flawed. It is just a click and race based game but little competition existed for it. This is until a small group of highschool students from Seattle took it upon themselves to transform and challenge Kahoot. Come and learn about the greatest review tool you've never heard of. Applicable for middle school and above, it provides the student with a rich, learning experience infused with gaming principles while providing teachers with data about material covered. In the end you'll be asking yourself...Ka-Who?
Educator and Author, EICS Division - St. JPII School
I am a passionate and dedicated teacher who has taught K-12 Phys Ed as well as Grade 7 & 8 Sciences for the past 10 years. My professional motto is "Would you want to be in your classroom?" and it is reflected in my daily teaching. I am deeply passionate about engagement, student... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2020 10:45am - 12:15pm MST
ECC: Salon 119797 Jasper Ave
Blended learning uses technology to enhance learning and provide flexible learning strategies in various learning spaces. This session will share examples of blended learning in action across a wide variety of settings including schools, outreach, home, airport and everywhere in between! Flexible learning strategies will be shared through an exploration of some blended learning course opportunities available in Black Gold Regional Schools including: MakerSpace, Aviation Design Thinking, Electrician Pre-Employment, Dual Credit, CTS, Languages, Core Subjects and more.
Jennifer Southcombe works for Black Gold Schools as an Instructional Designer & Dual Credit Lead Teacher. This role involves maintaining, developing & sharing a collection of over 200 blended and online courses for Black Gold teacher and student use. As dual credit lead teacher, she... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2020 12:30pm - 1:30pm MST
ECC: Salon 119797 Jasper Ave
In this session we will look at how you can incorporate government open data and data from other sources into your social studies class. You will be introduced to Callysto, a free online platform that is capable of engaging data visualizations, big data processing, coding, and text formatting. We'll use curriculum-aligned resources, and help you create or edit modules of your own if you are interested.
Learning and Development Manager, Callysto, Cybera
David Hay is a teacher in Elk Island Public Schools, where he has taught high school physics and technology courses as well as upper elementary, and been an innovation consultant. He is also involved in the Callysto project as a learning and development manager. He can be found online... Read More →
Friday February 7, 2020 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
ECC: Salon 39797 Jasper Ave
C’est bien connu, un bon climat de classe favorise l’enseignement, l’apprentissage et la collaboration. Classcraft est un outil numérique puissant qui ajoutera une touche ludique à votre enseignement et qui transformera le climat de votre classe. Venez découvrir comment le pouvoir des jeux peut transformer votre salle de classe et motiver vos élèves. Ce n'est pas de la magie...mais presque !
Josée Desmeules a débuté sa carrière au Québec comme enseignante en adaptation scolaire, puis comme conseillère pédagogique, à la Commission scolaire de Montréal pour ensuite s'établir en Alberta en 2005. Récipiendaire du Prix d'Excellence du Conseil Français de l'Alberta... Read More →
