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ESTCA 2021

𝑭𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑨𝑻𝑨 𝑷𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝑱𝒂𝒔𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈, 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒍𝒍 𝒎𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓𝒔:
President’s Address
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8:55am MST

Opening Keynote & ATA President's Address - "Consistent Leadership" 007 FeatureCassie Campbell-Pascall

10:20am MST

Consistent Leadership - Interactive Session 007 FeatureCassie Campbell-Pascall Developing Fluency with Additive Thinking 012 Numeracy (elem. focus)Cathy Coers Food Explorers: Sparking curiosity with nutrition education 008 HealthBarbara Inglis How to differentiate effectively while teaching online. 004 Collaboration (elem. focus)Bre Knull President Schilling: Unplugged ATAJason Schilling The latest on how to learn, read, study and memorize better, faster, more efficiently and use "photographic memory", music and other tips to enhance learning. 005 Collaboration (sec. focus)Carole Poche Using metacognitive strategies and technology together to improve learning in your classroom. 023 Technology for TeachingColleen Yoshida Humane Education: Creating a Caring Classroom 016 Safe&CaringDon Seller Keeping the Doors Open 009 LeadershipLes Worthington Looking Ahead - by Retired Teachers, for Retired Teachers 003 Career/ Retirement PlanningARTA • Marilyn Bossert Lyrical Lessons: Using Music In Language Arts 011 Literacy (Sec. focus)Miranda Krogstad Preparing Students for Their Energy Future 017 Science (elem. focus)Kathy Worobec Winter is a Time for Stories 010 Literacy (Elem. focus)Phillip Campiou Amplifying Black Voices- A conversation with the Black Teachers’ Association ATA 2Dan Grassick • Matthew Sauer • Andrew Parker • Gail-Ann Wilson Mitchell • Sarah Adomako Ansah • E. Patrick Powell CAD Design & 3D Printing 006 CTF/ CTSTom MacIsaac Creative Writing to Cope with Stress and Build Resiliency 027 Writing (sec. focus)Jaclyn Chute Les routines en maths - Quoi et pourquoi? 1ère à 6e année 019 Second LanguageRenée Michaud Math Facts Made Easy: Brain Codes 013 Numeracy (sec. focus)Darren Michalczuk Me Screen, You Screen, Greenscreen! 022 Technology for LearnersTerra Lee Gratton Métis History & Identity (More than Mixed) 020 Social (elem. focus)Lisa Cruickshank • Billie Jo Grant Mindfulness for Health, Peace and Ease (even in your classroom!) 024 WellnessTina Thrussel Opening the Door for Success for First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Students: Your Assessment Practices are the Key! 002 AssessmentAAC Facilitator Project Based Science Lessons for Grade 6-9 018 Science (sec. focus)Paul Bohnert, Karly Lewis, Janel Heth & Deryk Hamilton Resisting Evil: Teaching & Radical Change 021 Social (sec. focus)Cathryn van Kessel Rocking Music Reading 001 ArtsJoyce Holoboff Self-Care for Sanity 025 Wellness 2Tina Thrussel Teaching Health and Phys Ed? We're here to help! 014 PEEver Active Schools The Psalms, Air Pods, and God 015 ReligionDr. Gerard McLarney

11:40am MST

Being a Principal During a Pandemic 004 Collaboration (elem. focus)James Willier Health Movement in the Classroom 008 HealthCraig Ward Outreach Education 005 Collaboration (sec. focus)Ross Macdonald Teachers Deserve It 007 FeatureAdam Welcome The Pandemic Pulse: Rapid Research Evidence on COVID-19 Impacts Across Alberta K-12 Schools (45 min interactive session) ATA 2Phil McRae • PhD Time Matters - Why knowing your assignment is important! ATAAnne-Marie Huizing Inspiring Difference Makers Together 016 Safe&CaringGeorgette Theodore Kundalini Yoga & Meditation: The Yoga of Awareness 025 Wellness 2Susan Agrios Promoting Engagement in the French as a Second Language Classroom using Tasks, Games, and Music 019 Second LanguageGreg Ogilvie • Camilla Pagliericci • Amalia Alvarado • Amy Mossey Rolling into Fact Fluency - Primary Math Games 012 Numeracy (elem. focus)Jane Felling Speak Up: Performance activities to build your students' confidence 011 Literacy (Sec. focus)Miranda Krogstad "Best Bang for Your Buck" Songs 001 ArtsJoyce Holoboff A PLAYful Approach to Learning in PE and Beyond! 014 PEDanielle Fraser Authentic Métis Resources 010 Literacy (Elem. focus)Lisa Cruickshank • Billie Jo Grant Auto-Marking Labs and Activities involving Unique Student-Generated Data for Math and Science using Google Spreadsheets 013 Numeracy (sec. focus)Michael Bayer Cooking with limitations: Time constraints in the Foods and Nutrition Middle School classroom and how to make it work 006 CTF/ CTSNatasha Millan Creating Pathways of Hope: Using Design Thinking to Develop Life Promoting Cultures Within School Systems 009 LeadershipKim Tackaberry • Charlie Kraig Environmental Sustainability & Stewardship 018 Science (sec. focus)Paul Bohnert, Karly Lewis, Janel Heth & Deryk Hamilton Get Out of the Ick - Quick! 024 WellnessSuze Casey Make Your Own Tipi 020 Social (elem. focus)Phillip Campiou Memory Secrets: Brain Codes 017 Science (elem. focus)Darren Michalczuk My Experience Using the Flipped Classroom 023 Technology for TeachingJennifer Williams Overarching Activities for Social 9, 10 and 20 021 Social (sec. focus)Jennifer Williams Reconnecting to Your Calling: Moving From Teacher Well-being to Being Well as Teachers 003 Career/ Retirement PlanningEver Active Schools Teaching Students to Write Cool Characters, Superheroes, and Themselves with Bestselling Author Alexis Marie Chute 027 Writing (sec. focus)Jaclyn Chute The Dark Side of the Force and the Problem of Evil 015 ReligionDr. Gerard McLarney Top Ten Things to Consider: Assessment within a Concept-based Curriculum 002 AssessmentAAC Facilitator

1:00pm MST

Citizen Science in the Classroom: How to Turn your Students into Real Scientists 017 Science (elem. focus)Helen Yip Forecasting the Future & Identifying Four Strong Forces of Change for Society (45 min interactive session) ATA 2Phil McRae • PhD Hutterite Colony Schools Collaboration 004 Collaboration (elem. focus)Tina Jensen National Archery in the Schools Program 005 Collaboration (sec. focus)Hal Ziprick Slaying Dragons while Chasing Giraffes 024 WellnessLaurie Dirsa Social Change and Transformation 007 FeatureAnthony Johnson • Dr. James Makokis Teaching During a Pandemic ATAAnne-Marie Huizing Utilizing Community Building In-Person and Online 023 Technology for TeachingCarla Schneider • Sarjenka Kuryliw Writing 101 027 Writing (sec. focus)Robin Pawlak Bringing Mindfulness & KINDness Into The Classroom: Mindful Teacher Mindful Classroom 025 Wellness 2Susan Agrios Connecting the Dots- Domino Math Games for Elementary 012 Numeracy (elem. focus)Jane Felling Continuing to Build Number Sense in Middle School 013 Numeracy (sec. focus)Cathy Coers Creating identity texts 020 Social (elem. focus)Trudie Aberdeen • Nina Paulovicova Envisioning the Future After Your Teaching Journey 003 Career/ Retirement PlanningVincent Mireau Keep Kids Moving - At a Distance and Remotely with BOKS (Build Our Kids' Success) 014 PELauren Hutchison Literacy and Well-being in Your Schoolyard: Fun with Words in the Outdoors 026 Writing (elem. Focus)Kathy Worobec Supporting Adolescent Social Emotional Competency through Teen Mentoring 009 LeadershipCaroline Gosling Wahkohtowin: Cree Natural Law 008 HealthPhillip Campiou Assessment Meets the "New Normal" 002 AssessmentAAC Facilitator Basic Electronics and Circuit Fabrication 018 Science (sec. focus)Tom MacIsaac Empower Student Voice Using Flipgrid! 022 Technology for LearnersTerra Lee Gratton • Meaghan Knowles Imagining the Dragon: Unlocking Archetypal Themes in Popular Music and the Bible 015 ReligionDr. Gerard McLarney Maximiser l’usage d’objets de manipulation - 1ère à 3e année 019 Second LanguageRenée Michaud Reading Comprehension Success Grades 7 to 9 011 Literacy (Sec. focus)Brigitta Goerres Running Heavy Labs In Covid Times-How Can We Do This Better? 006 CTF/ CTSJosh Backer • David Teasdale Students Love My Grade 6-8 Social Studies Projects 021 Social (sec. focus)Paul Bohnert, Karly Lewis, Janel Heth & Deryk Hamilton Teaching Media Literacy Using CIVIX Resources 010 Literacy (Elem. focus)Jennifer Williams Visual Journals in the Elementary Classroom 016 Safe&CaringCassandra Christen Trauma Informed and Indigenous Ways of Knowing Art Lessons 001 ArtsAngela Hall

2:20pm MST

ATRF Your Pension Matters 003 Career/ Retirement PlanningLinda Lau • Dana Adams Coaching School Sports 005 Collaboration (sec. focus)Bryan Boychuk Cricut in the Classroom 004 Collaboration (elem. focus)Melissa Mercer Facilitating a "Game Night" Through Google Classroom 023 Technology for TeachingAlex Bernier How to Get Your Students Writing 026 Writing (elem. Focus)Robin Pawlak It's About Time! How Can We Maximize Our Time in the French Second Language classroom? 019 Second LanguageLori Lunty Social Change and Transformation 007 FeatureDr. James Makokis All Natural Soap Making for Beginners 006 CTF/ CTSDee Stokoe Dyslexia for a Day 010 Literacy (Elem. focus)Sandra Norman Healthy Play: Learning to Play, Playing to Learn! 008 HealthJen Goeres • Jen Smith Shake Up Your Elementary Fact Fluency Practice 012 Numeracy (elem. focus)Jane Felling Your Student Did What?: Helping student get out of the Basement of their Brain. 009 LeadershipAndrea Gutmann • Christie Badry Dance Around the World: Super Fun Folk Dances 014 PEJoyce Holoboff Encouraging Students to be Upstanders for Residential School Survivors 021 Social (sec. focus)Jennifer Williams Get Rollin' With Makerspaces! 017 Science (elem. focus)Terra Lee Gratton How to Teach Controversial Energy or Environmental Issues in Your Classroom 018 Science (sec. focus)Marie Tremblay Innovative Assessment in Middle School 002 AssessmentPaul Bohnert, Karly Lewis, Janel Heth & Deryk Hamilton Reading Comprehension Success Grades 10 to 12. 011 Literacy (Sec. focus)Brigitta Goerres Relax, renew and refocus with Yoga Nidra. All you have to do is lie there. 024 WellnessSusan Agrios Teaching Strategies for an EDI (Equity, Diversity Inclusion) Centred Classroom 016 Safe&CaringHelen Yip The Christ Event and the Religions of the World 015 ReligionDr. Gerard McLarney The Effectiveness (& Joy!) of Movement 025 Wellness 2Tina Thrussel Tipi Teachings and Balanced Living 013 Numeracy (sec. focus)Phillip Campiou Using Stories to Bring History To Life 020 Social (elem. focus)Michelle Holdway Writers Notebooks in ELA Classrooms 9 to 12 027 Writing (sec. focus)Angela Contrada