Gear up for 2 full days of learning with the inspirational authors A.J. Juliani and Brian Aspinall. Deep dive breakout sessions with both A.J. and Brian together with local experts will follow. Learn in person from these two experts who are constantly sharing ready to use Ed Tech resources and tips through their social media and must-follow blogs, http://ajjuliani.com/ and http://brianaspinall.com/.
“Our job as teachers and parents is not to prepare students for something; our job is to help students prepare themselves for anything.” AJ Juliani
Keynote: A.J. Juliani - Intentional Innovation: Empowering Students With Choice and Technology
Our learners today live in a completely different world than we did 25, 15, or even 10 years ago. Students have access to on demand information with the click of a button on their phones. In today's world, technology is growing exponentially, change is an expected part of our lives, and we have tools that have revolutionized the way we think about teaching and learning. Yet, on the fundamental level of learning we know that all of this change needs to be channeled for it to have a positive impact on our students and in our classrooms. This keynote session goes into detail on how to build a student-centered classroom that promotes authentic learning experiences for all students.
You will learn:
- how student-choice fuels engagement
- how to use technology with a learning purpose
- what innovative teaching practices impact a diverse set of learners
- why student-centered classrooms promote equity and ownership of learning
Innovation in education starts with our students. It strengthens relationships, and deepens learning experiences. Student choice and technology allow teachers to build true engagement with all students regardless of their background.
Keynote: Brian Aspinall - Hacking the Classroom
Brian is an educator on a mission to expose as many kids as he can to coding and computer science. In this passionate talk, he makes a case for the importance of exposing youth to the principles of coding and computational thinking to prepare them for a rapidly changing future utilizing 21st Century Competencies.
Hotel Accommodations
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DoubleTree by Hilton - West 16615 109 Ave NW, Edmonton
Click the hotel link above to reserve a room. The special room rate starting at $159.00 per night will be available until February 5th or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first.
Target Audience
All Teachers and School Administrators
Also Recommended For
Tech Directors, Library Media Specialists, Tech Support Staff, CTOs, and anyone interested in finding out more about leveraging the use of technology to support student learning.
To make the most of this session, bring a robust, fully charged device such as a Chromebook or laptop with Google Chrome installed.