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Teaching and Technology (TNT): Learn-a-thon

Presented By

Various field experts

Series Sessions

Date Time
Aug 21, 20149:00 am to 4:30 pm
Aug 22, 20149:00 am to 12:00 pm

Location

Edmonton (St. Anthony's Centre)
10425 84 Avenue
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Grade Levels

All

Attend inspiring presentations! Gain confidence in 21st Century Learning Design and learn how others are engaging students in real world learning opportunities through a cross curricular competency - project based approach.

In this 2-day learning opportunity, you will:

  • work with others to create authentic student learning activities that you can implement in your classroom in the fall.
  • explore ways to promote critical and creative thinking among learners. 
  • expand your network by partnering with other educators. 
  • infuse technology in your lessons to encourage innovation and collaboration.
  • get hands on experience working within the Windows 8 environment.
  PROGRAM
THURSDAY      AUGUST 21, 2014
8:00-9:00      Registration and Breakfast
9:00-9:45

     Keynote: Are You Ready? by Edna Dach, Alberta Education

Are you ready? Are you ready for the shifts occurring in education? Come learn about various enabling initiatives happening in Alberta such as the Learning and Technology Policy Framework.  Come learn about the latest trends and research with respect to technology and students.
9:45- 10:15 

     Hands On with Windows 8 devices

Test Drive the latest Tablets and how they are designed to support Teaching and Learning in Today’s Classrooms and Beyond.
10:15-10:30 ...... Marilyn Steier
10:30-11:00      Networking Break
11:00-12:30

Session 1 A 

Connected Kids: Inspiring Ideas for Learning and Sharing with ICT

Devon Caldwell

Session 1 B

Tech Tools for Today's Teacher

Leah Obach

Session 1 C

Engaging and Enhancing Student Creativity Using Windows Movie Maker

Dane Sadownyk              
12:30-1:15      Lunch
1:15-2:45      Hands On with Windows 8 devices
2:45-4:00

Session 2 A

Little Hands Extended: Project Based Learning in Action

Devon Caldwell & Leah Obach 

Session 2 B

From Connections to Conversations:  Skype in the Classroom

Kelli Holden and Dana Ariss

Session 2 C

Incorporating Web Tools with Your Windows 8 Device

Dane Sadownyk
4:00-4:30      Grouping and Wrap Up
 4:30 Join us Thursday for a fun evening of Geocaching in the Old Strathcona area. Network with colleagues and end the evening with a No Host Dinner. Geocaching will be led by Marion Rex who will start us off with what Geocaching is all about.
FRIDAY      AUGUST 22, 2014
8:00-9:00      Breakfast
9:00- 12:00 Facilitated Learn-a-thon Groups.  You will work in Groups and create a Learning activity you will take back with you to your classroom. Groups will be led by our presenters and Expert Educators.  

Please refer to the Detailed Program on the middle right side of this page under Documents for breakout session descriptions, and presenter biographies.

Parking: Visitor parking and entrance doors are located on the west side of the building. Parking may be limited so we encourage you to please carpool.

Recommended Accommodations:

  1. Campus Tower - $163 Premium Suite with full kitchen and $208 Premium 2-Bedroom Suite with Full Kitchen. Rooms will be releasd by July 21, 2014. Please mention "ERLC" when you book.  
  2. Varscona Hotel 
  3. Metterra Hotel

Target Audience

Teachers, Coaches and Mentors

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