PDTCA 2023: Full Schedule

THE PDTCA BOARD HOPES YOU HAVE AN AMAZING CONVENTION! #PDTC23!

CALGARY TELUS CONVENTION CENTRE(CTCC) and HYATT - address and driving directions

President Schilling’s 2023 Convention Greeting Link

FOR PRE-REGISTERED SESSIONS PLEASE USE THE PRE-REGISTRATION LINK IN THE SESSION DESCRIPTION. The pre-registration web page is https://www.pdtca.org/pre-registration.html Adding the session to your Sched schedule does not mean you are pre-registered. Pre-registration is now closed. The pre-registration page has an email link if you need to request to be removed from a session so someone on the waiting list can have your spot - top right of the page. For changes or signup come to the convention information desk at/after 1:00 pm on Thursday, Feb 23rd. Please kindly check Button 3. on the pre-registration page to see if a session has room for you as most of them are full.

SESSION EVALUATION:
You do not need to create a profile and log in to see sessions in Sched. However, if you want to add yourself to a session or evaluate a session you must be logged in.

NOTE TO SPEAKERS: We had planned to have a Zoom help desk, but decided against it.

PRINTABLE CONVENTION AT A GLANCE LINK - Off-Site Addresses are included.

“On the two school days of your assigned teachers’ convention, you have a legal and professional responsibility to attend convention. If you are not able to make it safely to your assigned convention, however, your collective agreement may include impassable roads or inclement weather clauses that you can access. If your collective agreement does not include language specific to road conditions or weather, you may make use of the personal leave clauses of your agreement in most cases. Please be aware that using any of these types of leave may require you to pay substitute costs, forego a portion of your salary and benefits, or report to your school or another work location in your district. Refer to your collective agreement for more information. Should you require any additional information or if you need assistance interpreting your collective agreement, please contact Teacher Employment Services at 1-800-232-7208 or 780-447-9400.”
This information is also found on the Frequently Asked Questions page on the ataconventions.ca website. If you have any further questions regarding this, please contact me by e-mail at Daniel.Maas@ata.ab.ca.

*****SESSION EVALUATIONS WILL CLOSE FRIDAY MARCH 3rd*****

11:45am MST

Using the Optional Assessments in the BAS to Identify & Track Student Progress

This session will explore how the Benchmark Assessment System (BAS) connects with the new Alberta ELAL curriculum and complements the recently mandated assessments on word reading skills to provide a full and deep understanding of students' reading abilities and instructional needs. We will delve into the use of the variety of BAS Optional Assessments (Letter Identification, Early Reading Behaviours, Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Word Reading, Word Analysis, Vocabulary) in order to gather information, program plan, reliably identify skill level, and track student progress over time.

Speakers

Siobhan Murphy

Siobhan Murphy is the Planning & Implementation Manager for Literacy for Pearson Canada. She has been in the field of education for 20 years, including teaching at the elementary and junior high levels, as a district lead literacy teacher and on secondment at the Edmonton Regional... Read More →

Thursday February 23, 2023 11:45am - 1:00pm MST
Telus 109 CTCC

Assessment (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9) | Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content Intermediate content
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No

11:45am MST

Effectively differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all students (K-6).

With the high demands and constant daily pressures that teachers face, differentiating instruction seems a dream of the ideal world!
Providing proven strategies, tools and resources to support teachers in differentiating learning to meet all their student needs, this session turns the ideal world into the reality. Teachers will be able to transfer their knowledge and experience from the session to make positive changes in the classroom and ultimately improve their students learning and performance.

Discover how to:
• Plan effective differentiated lessons;
• Use assessment data to inform your differentiated plans;
• Differentiate learning through ability groups;
• Implement strategies to effectively manage differentiation in the classroom.

Today more than ever, student needs are vast and so teaching to the middle must remain a thing of the past!
Learn how to deliver a curriculum that challenges and progresses the learning for all students, regardless of their ability so that every learner reaches their true potential!

Speakers

Samantha Smith

I’m Samantha Smith, the owner of TruTeach, providing elementary teachers, parents and students with support and guidance through the constant changes in the education world. Throughout my teaching career, I’ve been continuously evaluated as an exceptional elementary teacher. I’m... Read More →

Thursday February 23, 2023 11:45am - 1:00pm MST
Macleod Hall E3 CTCC

Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content Intermediate content
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No
Website www.tru-teach.com

11:45am MST

Elementary School Classroom Management for New Teachers

This session is intended for new teachers, or anyone who is interested, who would like advice on effective classroom management. I will go over strategies that I have used during my career that have been effective in helping to develop safe learning environments as well as a question and answer period.

Speakers

Sean Hartley

Sean is in his 13th year as a classroom teacher, all at the elementary level. He believes his greatest strength as a teacher is herding cats, and is passionate about supporting new teachers in living up to their full potential.

Thursday February 23, 2023 11:45am - 1:00pm MST
Telus 108 CTCC

Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No

11:45am MST

Digital Human Library | Virtual Reality & Experts in the Classroom

Turn the curriculum into reality! Join Digital Human Library to learn how to use virtual tours, virtual reality, and videoconferencing with experts to bring the curriculum to life. Make concepts concrete, break down barriers, and realize the potential of relationships for learning. You will leave this session with free digital resources, free lesson ideas, and greater confidence in building digital literacies in your learners.
*Laptop computers are optional but recommended.

Speakers

Sherri Ross

Sherri L. Ross is a learner, researcher, and educator who believes life is about finding the funny, never passing up a moment to laugh or smile with others. She strives to live by Maya Angelou’s phrase, When you know better, you do better, and is driven to solve the challenges brought... Read More →

Thursday February 23, 2023 11:45am - 1:00pm MST
Telus 104 CTCC

Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Technology (TQS/LQS 2), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content Intermediate content
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No
Website www.digitalhumanlibrary.com/

1:15pm MST

Using Riddles and Unsolvable Problems to Encourage Oral Language and Problem Solving Skills in Your Classroom

Here’s a great entry point for thinking, speaking and problem solving! Riddles and unsolvable problems contain clues, mysteries, and thought-provoking opportunities seen as ‘play’, but in reality they encourage complex cognitive investment. Along with developing valuable language-manipulation skills, riddles and unsolvable puzzles support higher level thinking, literacy and numeracy competencies, and promote subject-specific skills. Join us for a puzzlingly good time!

Speakers

Dr. Karena Hartson

Consultant

Dr. Hartson began her career as a classroom teacher where she taught English Language Arts, Social Studies. Her current work as a consultant focuses on teaching for conceptual understanding, Language Arts and Literature, disciplinary literacy in secondary schools, and supporting new... Read More →

RiddlesProb pptx

Thursday February 23, 2023 1:15pm - 2:30pm MST
Imperial 9 Hyatt

Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9) | Language Arts (TQS 3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content Intermediate content
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No

1:15pm MST

Evidence Based Strategies for Deep Learning

Cognitive Science has uncovered numerous practices that have been proven to help with deep and durable learning in any subject and for learners of every age. Participants will explore these practices as they implement new curricula into their classrooms to maximize learning and will leave with numerous specific strategies for implementing them in their classrooms. Practices included are: retrieval practice, spacing, interleaving, feedback-driven metacognition, elaborative interrogation, concrete examples and dual coding.

Wakelet collection of links for the session - https://wakelet.com/wake/uqV1q-zkApqffACjiPSMn

Speakers

Danny Maas

Executive Staff Officer, Alberta Teachers' Association

Danny Maas is an Executive Staff Officer with The Alberta Teachers' Association in the Professional Development program area. He was previously the Manager of Educational Technology with Edmonton Catholic School Division and has supported teacher professional development for the past... Read More →

Thursday February 23, 2023 1:15pm - 2:30pm MST
Macleod Hall E3 CTCC

Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Educational Research (TQS/LQS 2), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No

1:15pm MST

Le nouveau Code de conduite professionnelle : de quoi s’agit-il et en quoi me concerne-t-il?

Le contexte entourant la règlementation légale de la conduite des enseignants en Alberta a changé. Comment a-t-il changé? Quelles sont mes obligations professionnelles? Quel est le nouveau processus de dépôt de plaintes? Cette séance fournira un aperçu du nouveau Code de conduite professionnelle des enseignants albertains et des processus qui s’y rattachent.

Speakers

Anne-Marie Huizing

Executive Staff Officer, Teacher Employment Services, Alberta Teachers' Association

Anne-Marie joined the Association’s Teacher Employment Services executive staff in 2018. Anne-Marie holds a BA in International Relations, a BEd in Elementary French Immersion and a MEd in Educational Technology for Schools, all from the University of Calgary. Prior to joining the... Read More →

Thursday February 23, 2023 1:15pm - 2:30pm MST
Glen 206 CTCC

Professional Issues (TQS 6) [emerging topics - teacher career retirement wellness], ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language French
Is Pre-registration required No

1:15pm MST

Werklund School of Education Undergraduate Student Poster Display on Interdisciplinary Learning and STEM Education

This poster display, created by pre-service teachers from the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary will provide opportunities for both conference delegates and pre-service teachers to engage in a professional dialogue around current trends and issues in education. This session will be of interest to current professionals, to view examinations on relevant issues that offer an opportunity to re-conceptualize teaching and learning as collaborative, interdisciplinary practice focusing on real world problems and/or issues that impact students in schools.

Speakers

Cynthia Prasow

Director, Student Experiences, University of Calgary

Cynthia Prasow is the Director of Student Experiences at the Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary. Students from the Werklund School of Education who will be completing their senior level courses in Education will have an opportunity to present their posters as part... Read More →

Thursday February 23, 2023 1:15pm - 4:00pm MST
Hallway outside Imperial Rooms CTCC

Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content Intermediate content
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No

1:15pm MST

Inspirational Thinking

In a world recovering from a global pandemic, disrupted by war and conflict, rife with misinformation and conspiracy theories, how can we create classrooms that give children hope and inspire them to be active agents of change to create the world they want to live in? Pursuit of this complex challenge is advanced when we design learning around inspirational thinking. Inspirational thinking sits at the intersection of critical, creative and prospective thinking. Critical thinking is certainly a pre-condition for inspirational thinking, yet it is also an insufficient condition. Without the generation of new ideas to move the world forward, a critical examination of the current world could leave one with a sense of despair. Similarly, while creativity is also a pre-condition for inspirational thinking, it too, on its own is insufficient. The generation of new ideas that do little to contribute to the common good may lead to innovations but not lead us closer to the world we desire. When students engage in inspirational thinking, they experience the curriculum through a prospective or future-oriented lens whereby they transfer their learning through critical, creative and collaborative thinking in search of ways to contribute to building a future in which everyone can flourish. During this session, participants will explore practical ways to teach at the intersection of critical, creative and prospective thinking including the framing of tasks and the effective use of powerful instructional strategies.

Speakers

Garfield Gini-Newman

Garfield Gini-Newman is an Associate Professor in the Department of Curriculum, Teaching and Learning at OISE, University of Toronto. He explores how to teach through sustained critical inquiry while nurturing deep conceptual understanding and genuine competence. Garfield has worked... Read More →

Thursday February 23, 2023 1:15pm - 4:00pm MST
Macleod Hall D CTCC

Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Assessment (TQS 3), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No

2:45pm MST

Transfer Strategies to Create Engaged and Excited Learners

Ever wonder how to support students in transferring their understandings from one context to another? This session examines instances of transfer in popular movies and bridges them into classroom learning. Come join us for a deep dive into transfer theory - you'll come away with some strategies and some takeaways you can use tomorrow in your class!

Speakers

Dr. Karena Hartson

Consultant

Transfer Graphic Organizers pdf

TransferStrat pptx

Thursday February 23, 2023 2:45pm - 4:00pm MST
Imperial 9 Hyatt

Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9) | Language Arts (TQS 3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content Intermediate content
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No

8:30am MST

Reading, Writing, Speaking - The Metacognitive Connection

strengths and weaknesses as readers and writers as well as speakers, problem solvers, and group members. The question for teachers and students is not simply, “what are you learning?”, but “how are you learning?”. This session will clarify the connection between language and metacognition and provide ways for teachers to incorporate explicit strategies to support students in becoming more metacognitively active learners.

Speakers

Dr. Karena Hartson

Consultant

ReadWriteSpeak pptx

Metacognition and Uncertainty Response docx

Friday February 24, 2023 8:30am - 9:45am MST
Imperial 9 Hyatt

Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9) | Language Arts (TQS 3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content Intermediate content
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No

8:30am MST

Lighten Up!

Find out ways to make learning fun by lightening your mood, lightening your load and lightening your approach. This session will illuminate some practical ideas for bringing more joy into your classroom. A happy, cheerful teacher will better engage and motivate students. Learn some tips for using humour and fun to engage learning in the classroom. Humour can also help us cope with the challenges of teaching. Come enjoy some laughs and rejuvenate.

Speakers

Danny Bateman

Dan is currently an instructor at Concordia University of Edmonton in the Faculty of Education. As an experienced and esteemed public speaker, he delivers teaching strategies and inspiration using entertaining experiences and actionable content. He has delivered hundreds of successful... Read More →

Lighten Up! Worksheet docx

Friday February 24, 2023 8:30am - 9:45am MST
Macleod Hall D CTCC

Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Professional Issues (TQS 6) [emerging topics - teacher career retirement wellness], ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No
Website DannyBateman.com

8:30am MST

L’aisance avec les nombres - 6 actions pour développer la confiance en maths (2e à 6e année)

Développer l’aisance avec les nombres est à la base de la confiance en mathématiques, Un élève qui a une panoplie de stratégies et qui démontre un raisonnement adaptatif quant à leur utilisation est un élève qui démontre de l’aisance avec les nombres. Cet atelier permettra d’explorer 6 actions qui, combinées ensemble, peuvent contrer de façon remarquable les dispositions négatives potentielles à propos des mathématiques en plus d’être propice à l’acquisition de notions essentielles à la base des 4 opérations.

Speakers

Renée Michaud

Consultante en mathématiques/Math Consultant, RLM Consulting

Renée Michaud est consultante en mathématiques. Elle offre des formations en français et en anglais dans l’ouest canadien et au-delà en présentiel et distanciel . Elle présente régulièrement des sessions variées aux différents congrès annuels d’enseignants de l’Alberta... Read More →

Friday February 24, 2023 8:30am - 9:45am MST
Glen 204 CTCC

Mathematics (TQS 3), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6) | Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language French
Is Pre-registration required No
Website rlmconsulting.ca/

8:30am MST

Introduire les ateliers de classe avec une variété d’outils numériques au primaire

Les ateliers éducatifs permettent de ludifier et différencier les apprentissages, particulièrement en mathématiques et en français. Développez l’autonomie en classe pour permettre des interventions spécifiques, inspirées du modèle de réponse à l’intervention, avec les élèves à risque. Cet atelier permettra de découvrir comment les organiser en y intégrant des outils numériques qui offrent une réelle plus-value et favorisent la différenciation pédagogique. On y parlera entre autres de la tablette iPad, de Google Forms et d’autres outils simples et pratiques qui permettent de rendre ces moments d'apprentissage encore plus interactifs!

Voici les ressources pertinentes à cette session!

Speakers

Audrey Miller

L'École branchée

Audrey est directrice générale de l'OBNL L'École branchée. Détenant une formation en technologies éducatives et en communication publique, elle s'intéresse particulièrement à l'actualité liée au développement professionnel en éducation, à la littératie numérique et... Read More →

Friday February 24, 2023 8:30am - 9:45am MST
Telus 103 CTCC

Technology (TQS/LQS 2), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6) | Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content Intermediate content
Presentation Language French
Is Pre-registration required No

10:00am MST

Where do I start? Differentiated Instruction and Assessment

How to plan for differentiation is based on the modification of three elements. Teachers in this session will learn more about the differentiation framework based on the work of Carol A Tomlinson. AAC will share tools and templates to make differentiation planning easier for teachers.

Speakers

AAC Facilitator

Field Service Facilitator, Alberta Assessment Consortium

The Alberta Assessment Consortium is a not-for-profit education partner in the province, focused on everyday assessment to support student learning. Our facilitators combine their experience as Alberta teachers and teacher leaders with the expertise of the organization.Presenter Shelly... Read More →

Friday February 24, 2023 10:00am - 11:15am MST
Macleod Hall E1 CTCC

Assessment (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No
Website aac.ab.ca

10:00am MST

Why is Reading and Writing in the Subject Areas So Hard?!?

Students require specialized skills to be able to cope with the different reading and writing demands of the subject areas. The language of each subject is unique and the ways in which students are required to communicate may not cross over. This session will provide strategies to support students in reading complex subject-area texts as well as provide tips to support subject-area writing.

Speakers

Dr. Karena Hartson

Consultant

WhyReadWrite pptx

Blank Disciplinary student graphic organizers docx

Friday February 24, 2023 10:00am - 11:15am MST
Imperial 9 Hyatt

Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No

10:00am MST

Motivating Students – Practical Applications of Self-determination Theory

Not all means of motivating students are appropriate or effective. Students and teachers alike can apply self-determination principles which dramatically improve motivation and engagement. Come relax and learn some effective approaches and practical strategies that will motivate struggling students. These evidence-based practices will arm you with ideas to engage and inspire your students.

Speakers

Danny Bateman

Motivating Students docx

Friday February 24, 2023 10:00am - 11:15am MST
Macleod Hall D CTCC

Inclusive Education (TQS/LQS 4), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No
Website danny bateman.com

10:00am MST

Utiliser l’image pour engager vos élèves en maths (1ère à 6e année)

Utiliser des images pour démarrer des conversations mathématiques est un moyen infaillible d'engager tous les apprenants. Les images éveillent naturellement la curiosité. Mieux encore, des images bien choisies permettent de cibler des concepts, d'explorer des stratégies et de déclencher le besoin de savoir. Cet atelier a pour but de démontrer comment utiliser des images (bien choisies) pour faire parler et faire raisonner les apprenants de façon mathématique.

Speakers

Renée Michaud

Consultante en mathématiques/Math Consultant, RLM Consulting

Friday February 24, 2023 10:00am - 11:15am MST
Glen 204 CTCC

Mathematics (TQS 3), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6) | Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language French
Is Pre-registration required No
Website rlmconsulting.ca/

11:30am MST

Aligning Current Assessments To New Curriculum

AAC will demonstrate a 6-Step process for aligning current curriculum assessments with the new curriculum. Participants will gain access to the 6-Step process template to guide their future planning.

Speakers

AAC Facilitator

Field Service Facilitator, Alberta Assessment Consortium

Friday February 24, 2023 11:30am - 12:45pm MST
Macleod Hall E1 CTCC

Assessment (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6) | Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No
Website aac.ab.ca

11:30am MST

Help! School is too busy for learning!

Teachers’ lists are long and time is a precious commodity. Take time to jump off the conveyor belt and join me to explore Responsive Planning approaches that can help make space for the learning your students need. Walk away with long-range, unit and daily templates that you can personalize to your context, your students and your need for efficiency in the midst of our fast-paced, frenzied lives. PLUS, these templates are all connected to the new Alberta curriculum for grades K - 6.
Responsive plans will:
- Focus on assessment FOR learning that responds to students
- Be actually useful working, editable, sharable and changing documents (NOT something created for compliance sake)
- Make space to ensure ALL students are included in the thinking from the beginning.

Speakers

Cheryl Babin

Designer of Professional Learning, Calgary Regional Consortium

Cheryl Babin M.Ed., is a Designer of Professional Learning with the Calgary Regional Consortium. With experience in public, international and independent schools as an educator, experiential learning director, instructional coach and consultant, Cheryl currently designs professional... Read More →

Friday February 24, 2023 11:30am - 12:45pm MST
Glen 208 CTCC

Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9) | Assessment (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content Intermediate content
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No

11:30am MST

Growing Into STEM with Micro:bits

In this fun, hands-on session, participants will be introduced to the BBC Micro:bit $35 computing device as an extremely student-friendly (even in elementary), flexible, powerful, low-cost tool to focus around as schools build environmental STEM education in their schools. This easy-to-use (yet powerful) tool can be programmed through a modern web browser, and participants in this beginner session will experience success through multiple introductory programming activities. The ATA Library has Micro:bit kits and other supporting resources available to be signed out at no cost to ATA members. Participants in this hands-on session will require a computer or Chromebook.

Speakers

Danny Maas

Executive Staff Officer, Alberta Teachers' Association

John Houston

Friday February 24, 2023 11:30am - 12:45pm MST
Imperial 6 Hyatt

Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Technology (TQS/LQS 2), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No

11:30am MST

Outstanding Opening Paragraphs

We all know an outstanding opening paragraph is key to the success of a narrative ... but how do you get kids to write one? Opening paragraphs contain narrative logic, introduce conflict and theme, and set the tone and voice - and must be done in a way that grabs the reader and makes them need to read more. This session will provide teachers with activities and materials that will support students in writing extraordinary opening paragraphs. Come prepared to challenge your own writing abilities!

Speakers

Dr. Karena Hartson

Consultant

OutOpPara pptx

Outstanding Opening Lines and Paragraphs Resource (2) docx

Friday February 24, 2023 11:30am - 12:45pm MST
Imperial 9 Hyatt

Language Arts (TQS 3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9) | Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content Intermediate content
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No

11:30am MST

Assessment that Inspires, Sustains and Informs Learning

Assessment has the power to inspire learning and build confidence in learners. When used effectively, assessment is one of the most powerful tools in a teacher's tool kit. During this session participants will explore a wide range of rich assessment tasks that connect learning to children's lived and to be lived experiences, grounding learning in tasks that truly inspire a desire for learning. The session will also explore strategies for providing timely guidance in a manner that supports deep learning for students while limiting teacher's workload - in other words, exploring the search fo the holy grail of education where teachers can teach in powerful yet efficient ways that are good for kids and kind for teachers.

Speakers

Garfield Gini-Newman

Friday February 24, 2023 11:30am - 2:15pm MST
Macleod Hall D CTCC

Assessment (TQS 3), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content Intermediate content
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No

1:00pm MST

Creating Success Criteria For New Curricular Learning Outcomes

In this session, an AAC facilitator will demonstrate the process for developing success criteria for new curricular learning outcomes. Participants will walk away with three examples of success criteria for Math, English Language Arts and Physical Education & Wellness Units that can be used to guide their future planning in these subject areas.

Speakers

AAC Facilitator

Field Service Facilitator, Alberta Assessment Consortium

Friday February 24, 2023 1:00pm - 2:15pm MST
Macleod Hall E1 CTCC

Assessment (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6) | Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No
Website aac.ab.ca

1:00pm MST

Engaging All Students—Moving from Fact-Based to Concept-Based Learning Environments

This workshop will help participants build capacity in planning units, lessons and activities. Based on research and practice, the processes shared will show that approaching the design of instruction through concept-based learning and leveraging competencies helps create learning environments in which all students can achieve their greatest potential.

Speakers

Frank McClernon

Friday February 24, 2023 1:00pm - 2:15pm MST
Telus 103 CTCC

Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No

1:00pm MST

Understanding UDL Using PBL, CBL and IBL

Universal Design Learning (UDL) can be a very complex and challenging for teachers. This session will focus on implementing 'Project-based Learning', 'Concept-based Learning'", and 'Inquiry-based Learning' into your classroom that is engaging, meaningful and effective for all learner levels and abilities. Classroom protocols, assessment practices and instructional methods appropriate for grades 6 - 9 will be shared.

Speakers

Paul Bohnert, Karly Lewis, Janel Heth & Deryk Hamilton

Lead Teachers -, The Faculty

The Faculty is a collection of practicing Alberta teachers that create professional learning opportunities for teachers across North America.Paul (Bohnert) is a practicing middle school teacher and researcher in Alberta. He has created an innovative learning environment that has transformed... Read More →

Friday February 24, 2023 1:00pm - 2:15pm MST
Imperial 3 Hyatt

Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12) | Assessment (TQS 3), Div2 (Gr 4-6), Div3 (Gr 7-9), Div4 (Gr 10-12)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content Intermediate content
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No
Website www.innovativethought2021.ca

1:00pm MST

La puissance des questions ouvertes en maths (4e à 6e année)

Marian Small, une sommité en maths au Canada, suggère fortement l’utilisation de questions ouvertes en maths parce qu’elles permettent une approche différenciée qui répond mieux aux besoins des apprenants. Pourtant, elles sont peu nombreuses dans le manuel de l’élève. Nous verrons les différents modèles de questions que Dr. Small propose. Nous allons aussi mettre la main à la pâte et en créer. Attention, il y aura beaucoup de bonnes réponses!

Speakers

Renée Michaud

Consultante en mathématiques/Math Consultant, RLM Consulting

Friday February 24, 2023 1:00pm - 2:15pm MST
Glen 204 CTCC

Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), Div2 (Gr 4-6) | Mathematics (TQS 3), Div2 (Gr 4-6)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language French
Is Pre-registration required No
Website rlmconsulting.ca/

1:00pm MST

Environmental STEM Projects with Micro:bits

This session builds on the previous “Growing Into STEM with Micro:bits” session. In this hands-on session, participants will explore multiple hands-on environmental STEM activities including controlling low-power LED lights, water conservation by building an automatic plant watering system, and programming robots/cars powered with alternative energy sources including electric vehicles. The environmental add-on kits to the Micro:bit are available for sign out through the ATA Library at no cost to ATA members. Participants in this hands-on session will require a computer or Chromebook.

Speakers

Craig Baskerville

Learning Support Teacher, Rocky View Schools

Danny Maas

Executive Staff Officer, Alberta Teachers' Association

Friday February 24, 2023 1:00pm - 2:15pm MST
Imperial 6 Hyatt

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No

1:00pm MST

Using a Digital Library with the New English Language Arts Curriculum

Now that we are back in classrooms learning together again, let's take a look at how we might better use technology to achieve the literacy goals outlined in the new ELAL curriculum. Join Karen Filewych to explore how a digital library can be used in various instructional contexts such as Interactive Read Aloud, Independent Reading, and Shared Reading. We will also explore how digital decodable texts can provide additional opportunities for students to practice their phonics skills. Pearson's Spark Reading will be used to demonstrate these strategies but most are applicable to any digital library.

Speakers

Karen Filewych

Karen Filewych has over twenty-five years of educational experience as an elementary teacher, school administrator, and language arts consultant. In 2007, she completed her Master of Education degree in the area of literacy. Karen's first book - How Do I Get Them to Write? - was published... Read More →

Friday February 24, 2023 1:00pm - 2:15pm MST
Telus 105 CTCC

Language Arts (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6) | Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), ECE (Pre K-K), Div1 (Gr 1-3), Div2 (Gr 4-6)

Session has participant fee No
Level of content General Overview for Novice learners
Presentation Language English
Is Pre-registration required No
Website www.wordschangeworlds.ca