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Thursday, February 27
 

9:00am MST

Fun Times with H5P!
Thursday February 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Consulate
Have you ever encountered dull lessons where students just read the material, and nothing engages them. H5P.org (free website) has been around for several years to promote a fun and engaging way to learn. You can have embedded material from Crosswords, Interactive Videos, Flashcards, Game Map and so much more. To be exact another 50 to choose from. I will quickly show you the ins and outs of storing your material on this server but to build all H5P material we will direct ourselves to MoodleHub.ca and Lumi.
Speakers
avatar for Angelo Delli Santi

Angelo Delli Santi

Mastering Online Tools for Any Science and Math Learner
Angelo Delli Santi has completed his Master of Distance Education from Athabasca University in 2022 and is continuing to learn more skills of the teaching profession as a life-long learner. He resides in Red Deer, Alberta, and teaches high school online science courses (Biology, Chemistry... Read More →
Thursday February 27, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Consulate Westin Hotel
  CTS/CTF, Classroom Management
  • Company English
  • format Chairs
  • Room Details Westin - Consulate (Westin Hotel, Chairs Max capacity for 45 people)
  • Tags English

10:20am MST

Come Alive! Developing Character Through Role Play and Storytelling
Thursday February 27, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Westin - Consulate
Characters become real to us when we uncover their inner conflicts, their hidden fears and joys, and the small details that make up their daily lives. In this workshop, participants will create character worksheets, investigate how to uncover information about the character, and use verbal storytelling techniques to bring the character to life. This workshop will empower teachers to guide their students in creating vivid, believable characters that resonate with readers. The lessons here can also be used on existing characters in curriculum mandatory texts, as students can use the concepts of investigation and storytelling to learn more about characters in literature. Key takeaways include practical strategies for character development, techniques to inspire student creativity, and resources to integrate character-driven narratives into the classroom.
Speakers
avatar for Finnian Burnett

Finnian Burnett

Finnian Burnett holds a doctoral degree in English Pedagogy, with a specific emphasis on using story-based education to create equity in multicultural classrooms. Their novella-in-flash, The Clothes Make the Man, shortlisted for the Bath novella-in-flash awards and was published by... Read More →
Thursday February 27, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Westin - Consulate Westin Hotel
  English Language Arts, Drama
  • Company English
  • format Chairs
  • Room Details Westin - Consulate (Westin Hotel, Chairs Max capacity for 45 people)
  • Tags English

1:00pm MST

Words Matter: A Guide to Exploring Trans and Non-Binary Narratives in Reading and Writing
Thursday February 27, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Westin - Consulate
Navigating the nuances of gender and the ever-changing language around identity can be challenging. In ELA classrooms, teachers can explore these changing terms through story. In this generative writing workshop, participants will read short stories written by LGBTQ people, craft their own narratives, and discuss the challenges around using neo-pronouns and they/them as a singular. Through writing prompts, instruction, and shared conversations around the work created, participants will gently learn how to find more LGBTQ inclusive texts and how to facilitate discussions around the subject.
Speakers
avatar for Finnian Burnett

Finnian Burnett

Finnian Burnett holds a doctoral degree in English Pedagogy, with a specific emphasis on using story-based education to create equity in multicultural classrooms. Their novella-in-flash, The Clothes Make the Man, shortlisted for the Bath novella-in-flash awards and was published by... Read More →
Thursday February 27, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Westin - Consulate Westin Hotel
  English Language Arts, General Interest/Wellness
  • Company English
  • format Chairs
  • Room Details Westin - Consulate (Westin Hotel, Chairs Max capacity for 45 people)
  • Tags English
 
Friday, February 28
 

9:00am MST

Stories in the language classroom
Friday February 28, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Consulate
This session is designed for teachers who teach in an additional language classroom. The session will discuss various methods to incorporate stories. The participants will go through real examples and walk away with activities and assessments to use in their own classrooms.
Speakers
avatar for Amanda Hackett

Amanda Hackett

Edmonton Public Schools
Amanda has been a teacher with Edmonton Public Schools for the past 15 years. Primarily she has taught Junior High French as a Second Language, but has also taught in Div 2. Her real passion is languages and understanding how we acquire additional languages. Currently she teaches... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Consulate Westin Hotel
  Languages/EAL
  • Company English
  • format Chairs
  • Room Details Westin - Consulate (Westin Hotel, Chairs Max capacity for 45 people)
  • Tags English

10:20am MST

What to Expect When You're Expecting a Sub: Working with Substitute Teachers
Friday February 28, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Westin - Consulate
This session is for contract teachers and administrators; How can we best support the substitute teachers in our schools and keeping them coming back?
Speakers
avatar for Alexander (Alec) Walker

Alexander (Alec) Walker

Alexander (Alec) Walker is a substitute teacher with the Edmonton Public School Board. He currently volunteers with the Substitute Teachers Committee of Edmonton Public Teachers Local No. 37 of the Alberta Teachers Association. Previously, Alec served two terms (four years) as EPTL's... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 10:20am - 11:20am MST
Westin - Consulate Westin Hotel
  General Interest/Wellness, Classroom Management
  • Company English
  • format Chairs
  • Room Details Westin - Consulate (Westin Hotel, Chairs Max capacity for 45 people)
  • Tags English

1:00pm MST

Providing & Soliciting Feedback as a Substitute Teacher
Friday February 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Westin - Consulate
This session is guided by the following focusing questions; What kinds of feedback do substitute teachers need for their reflective practice? How can substitute teachers obtain quality feedback on their teaching practice? What kinds of feedback can substitute teachers provide?
Speakers
avatar for Alexander (Alec) Walker

Alexander (Alec) Walker

Alexander (Alec) Walker is a substitute teacher with the Edmonton Public School Board. He currently volunteers with the Substitute Teachers Committee of Edmonton Public Teachers Local No. 37 of the Alberta Teachers Association. Previously, Alec served two terms (four years) as EPTL's... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Westin - Consulate Westin Hotel
  General Interest/Wellness, Retirement/New Teachers
  • Company English
  • format Chairs
  • Room Details Westin - Consulate (Westin Hotel, Chairs Max capacity for 45 people)
  • Tags English

2:20pm MST

Discipline & Classroom Management as a Substitute Teacher
Friday February 28, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Westin - Consulate
This session is guided by the following focusing questions; What is effective classroom management? How is effective classroom management different for a substitute teacher compared to a contract teacher? How can substitute teachers create and reinforce learning environments that enable all learners to thrive?
Speakers
avatar for Alexander (Alec) Walker

Alexander (Alec) Walker

Alexander (Alec) Walker is a substitute teacher with the Edmonton Public School Board. He currently volunteers with the Substitute Teachers Committee of Edmonton Public Teachers Local No. 37 of the Alberta Teachers Association. Previously, Alec served two terms (four years) as EPTL's... Read More →
Friday February 28, 2025 2:20pm - 3:20pm MST
Westin - Consulate Westin Hotel
  Classroom Management, Retirement/New Teachers
  • Company English
  • format Chairs
  • Room Details Westin - Consulate (Westin Hotel, Chairs Max capacity for 45 people)
  • Tags English
 
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