NOTE: Please see Session Descriptions for Sessions 1 for information on repeat Sessions.
Session: 2A Title: Design Sprints for Learning Presenter: Rosalind Robb and David Wall Design Sprints for Learning - how do they help you build rich learning experiences, develop critical competencies in problem solving and create learner leadership? The Design Sprint is a globally recognized, easy, accessible, and agile learning model for educators and other professionals who mange complex problems on a daily basis. In the classroom the sprint inspires learner leadership, teacher mindset, student behaviour and school culture through an inclusive and interdisciplinary model. Design sprints for learning are about how rich learning experiences and complex problem solving create opportunities for growth, inspire leadership competencies in your peers and students while maximizing your professional learning. Prerequisites: None Audience: Early Years, Middle Years, Senior Years, K-12, Administration Session: 2D Title: Level up! Gamify Your Class Presenter: Chris Fredrickson Want to engage your students? Add some excitement into your classes? Try gamification! In this session you will get a quick introduction to what gamification is and how you can use it. Look forward to a quick walkthrough of principles of game design and how to use it to increase engagement in your class. We will go over some tips and tricks to launch a gamified class online. You will walk away with plenty of resources and ideas to start your quest! Prerequisites: None Audience: Middle Years, Senior Years Session: 2E, repeated in 4E Title: Citizen Science - There’s an App for That! Presenter: Kent Lewarne Opportunities abound for our students to participate in some amazing citizen science projects. Come and learn about a smattering of these projects and dabble with a powerful tool available in Manitoba to create your own citizen science projects. Prerequisites: Comfortable downloading and using apps and using smartphone/tablet. Audience: Middle Years, Senior Years Subject Area Focus: Science Session: 2H, repeated in 3H Title: Lit Trips Using Google Earth Presenter: Marla Medwid From https://www.googlelittrips.org/ Lit Trips are downloadable files that mark the journeys of characters from famous literature on the surface of Google Earth. Along the way, placemarks with pop-up windows contain "just in time" resources including relevant media, thought-provoking discussion starters, and links to supplementary information about "real world" references in that portion of the story. Our focus is on creating engaging and relevant literary experiences for students. Participants will follow a pre-made lit trip and explore how this would enhance their literacy program. Prerequisites: None Audience: K-12 Subject Area Focus: Rich Learning Experiences with English Language Arts Session: 2J, repeated in 4J Title: Social Media for Educators Presenter: Kirsten Thompson “The story of your school/classroom is being told; are you a part of the narrative?” Effective communication and transparency in education allows for the development of stronger school/stakeholder relationships, increases community engagement, and increases educational opportunities for students. This session would be divided into informational and hands-on components which would share information on social media use in Canada, how to use accounts for school & classroom use, best practices, and provide opportunities for participants to explore platforms and set up accounts. Prerequisites: None Audience: K-12, Administration Session: 2L, repeated in 3L Title: Technology Career Options for Rural Manitoba Students - an Entrepreneurial Perspective Presenter: Tracy Rimmer, Rimmer Technologies, Glenboro, MB Tech and software development is a viable career option for rural students, and the younger they learn the basics, the better their chances for educational and career success. Tech and software development education is imperative at all grade levels, and isn't as difficult as you might think. Prerequisites: None Audience: Early Years, Middle Years, Senior Years, K-12, Administration Subject Area Focus: Technology Education, Career Development Session: N2, repeated in N3 Title: Google Certification for Students Using Applied Digital Skills Presenter: Sarah Ketsman Google provides a free curriculum and training for teachers and students on practical digital skills. The online training provides lessons on the essentials such as Gmail, Google Drive, Google Calendar, etc. Students can progress at their own pace and can use the training to prepare for Google Certification. In this session, participants will look at the Applied Digital Skills curriculum, how it gets implemented at the classroom and school level, as well as the process and benefits of certification for both teachers and students. Prerequisites: You will need a Google Account to access the tools needed to participate in the lessons. Audience: Middle Years, Senior Years Session: 2O, repeated in 3O Title: Getting Creative with iMovie and Clips Presenter: Jonathon Waite Learn how to use iMovie and Clips on an iPad or iPhone to get students thinking and creating across all subject areas! Participants should bring their iPads or iPads with iMovie installed. Prerequisites: Basic knowledge of iOS/iPadOS devices Audience: K-12 Session: 2P, repeated in 4P Title: Coding in the Classroom Presenter: Amberley Davidson The focus of this session will be how to implement a coding course in your classroom or school when you as the teacher don't have much (or any) coding experience. We will look at a variety of resources and online curriculums that are designed to be used by teachers and students with a wide range of skill levels. I will demonstrate some of my students' work and show you how my school has successfully implemented an engaging high school coding course. Prerequisites: None Audience: Middle Years, Senior Years |