Join Inside Education for this dynamic interactive workshop for K-6 teachers where we will delve into the environmental science and natural resource components of the new Alberta Science Curriculum. We will share hands-on tools, tricks, and methods to use inexpensive classroom supplies for engaging educational experiences both inside your classroom and in your outdoor classroom space. Not only will we teach you some Monday-morning activities, we will also showcase our new no-cost outdoor-focused toolkit to help scaffold learning through the new Organizing Ideas. Three lucky teachers will walk away with their very own toolkit! Every teacher will leave feeling inspired and prepared with resources and activities to foster inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and environmental stewardship skills within their classrooms.
Inside Education is an Alberta-based, environment and natural resource education charitable society. We have been supporting teachers and inspiring students to think critically about natural resource topics since 1985! With our full suite of no-cost teaching resources, youth summits... Read More →
Thursday February 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 2
Bring out the shining stars in your young musicians by spotlighting them in musicals and concerts. Highlighting holidays, SEL, DEIJ, and so much more, this concert repertoire and musicals are just what any choir needs. When you produce these wonderful units and musicals with students, you inherently benefit through program growth and retention while garnering community and parent interest. An added bonus is that when you chose a musical or program that reinforces a subject the students are studying in their other classrooms the classroom teachers and administration will love you for it.
John Jacobson is the author and composer of many musicals and choral works that have been performed by millions of children worldwide, as well as educational videos and tapes that have helped music educators excel in their individual teaching arenas. John has staged hundreds of huge... Read More →
Thursday February 27, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
ECC - Salon 2
Every music classroom needs new holiday pieces to celebrate the various times of the year. From a a Veteran’s Day program, a Special Persons Day, Thanksgiving, Halloween, 100th Day of School, Valentine’s Day, December holidays, Moving On Up and more, join John Jacobson as he follows the calendar year to showcase new repertoire for young voices celebrating the seasons of the year.
Thursday February 27, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 2
If you’re tired of trying to find creative ways to answer “But when will I ever use this IRL,” this session is for you! We have been told that the only way to motivate students is through reward-based incentives but the truth is that the key to motivating every single student lies in connecting to what drives each and every one of us: love, meaning and a sense of purpose. No matter who you are or what your teaching style is, this session will equip you with three solid strategies to motivate your students that will require you to do less - not more - in your classroom. You will leave with concrete steps, resources and actions you can take into your classroom immediately on Monday that will transform your students’ relationship with learning. Ready to motivate your students in a way that matters? Let’s do this!
Known as the Lady Gaga of math education, Vanessa is the founder and director of The Math Guru, a super cool boutique math & science tutoring studio in Toronto that's changing stereotypes about what math education looks like. She is also the host of the Math Therapy podcast, author... Read More →
Thursday February 27, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
ECC - Salon 2
John Jacobson will introduce songs and activities that celebrate the beauty of the individual, build character and community, teach skills to develop healthy identities, manage emotions, achieve personal and collective goals, show empathy for others, establish and maintain supportive relationships, and make responsible, caring decisions all with solid, quality music choices that reinforce musical skills and concepts.
Friday February 28, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
ECC - Salon 2
Elevate your music teaching with Bryson Tarbet as you explore a range of effective transition techniques to keep your lessons flowing smoothly. In this session, you'll dive into practical strategies like using rhythmic and melodic transitions, employing ostinatos, and incorporating storytelling to seamlessly move from one activity to the next. Learn how these transitions can enhance student engagement, improve classroom management, and create a cohesive learning experience. Ideal for elementary music educators seeking to refine their lesson planning, this session offers actionable tools to make your classroom more dynamic and effective.
Instructional Coach & Elementary Music Specialist, That Music Teacher, LLC
Bryson Tarbet, a passionate advocate for inclusive music education, transitioned from a career as a PreK-6th grade general music teacher to full-time instructional coach. With a Bachelor’s of Music in Music Education from Ohio Wesleyan University and a Master of Music in Music Education... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
ECC - Salon 2
Discover how to create a dynamic and engaging Family Folk Dance Night that fosters community spirit while reinforcing key musical concepts. In this session, participants will explore the educational benefits of incorporating folk dance into the music curriculum and receive practical guidance on event planning, from sequencing dance activities to managing logistics and communicating with families. Whether you're looking to introduce or enhance a folk dance night at your school, you'll leave with actionable strategies and resources to ensure your event is both fun and educational for all involved.
Friday February 28, 2025 11:40am - 12:40pm MST
ECC - Salon 2
Explore the music, movement, and customs of countries around the world. Join John Jacobson for a “feets-on” workshop that will teach you how to travel the world with your students without ever leaving the classroom. Come learn songs, games and dances from around the country and around the world. Folk dance, lines dances, classroom games and more. It is a musical world and the musical traditions of that world are a wonderful resource and outlet for any classroom and any age of student.
Friday February 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
ECC - Salon 2
In this session we will dive in and apply the research supporting the use of Universal Design for Learning to improve meaningful differentiation in a variety of classroom settings. We'll dive into the practical applications of research in order to best serve all of the learners that enter our classrooms.
Friday February 28, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
ECC - Salon 2
