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9:00am MST

"What online tools do you use in your classroom? Online tools for an elementary classroom How to make your online class engaging" 004 Collaboration (elem. focus)Amber Hayward Calling All Book Lovers! 011 Literacy (Sec. focus)Suzanne Aessie • Colleen Yoshida Concept-based and Colonies 016 Safe&CaringRebecca Webster CTS Wildife 005 Collaboration (sec. focus)Hal Ziprick La résolution de problèmes, est-ce un problème? 1ère à 3e année 019 Second LanguageRenée Michaud Leveraging Emotional Energy to Educate Well 007 FeatureSajel Bellon Report Card Writing Dos and Don'ts - using positive reinforcement for successful learners 002 AssessmentMaria Millar ᑕᐯᐧᐃᐧᐣ tapwewin: Dismantling Anti-Indigenous Racism ATAMelissa Purcell Covid Safe Drama Games 001 ArtsJacqueline Russell Fuel Your Work Day! 025 Wellness 2Pamela Boyson • Karen Olafson • Carly Armstrong Happiness Practices for the Classroom and Beyond 024 WellnessKerri Lorenson • Jodi Simmonds Loose Parts Play in Mathematics - Division One 012 Numeracy (elem. focus)Adrienne Peoples - Sprecker Neuromuscular training for PE and sport: Evidence-based programs to support continued activity participation 014 PECarla Vandenberg Sleight of Hand Sleight of Mind- the magic behind war propaganda 021 Social (sec. focus)Greg Hunter Stress is a Habit - Let's Make it a Good One 003 Career/ Retirement PlanningVictoria Smith Teaching and Learning with Minecraft: Education Edition 022 Technology for LearnersDexter Pizzey The Lowdown on the Health Benefits of Canola and Pulses 017 Science (elem. focus)Debra McLennan • Tara Baycroft Innovative Demos Lecture Series XVII - STREAMi(Ng) DIY Science Stuff! 018 Science (sec. focus)Michael Ng Open Educational Resources: Finding, Modifying, and Creating Free Resources 023 Technology for TeachingDavid Hay Programming Languages in Robotics 006 CTF/ CTSTom MacIsaac Reading Research: Exploring the Role of Phonemic Awareness in Word Level Reading 010 Literacy (Elem. focus)Lisa Kohel • Lyndsay Bourdeau Teaching for Play when Kids Are Learning At Home 008 HealthVincent Mireau Using Google Drawings for Math Diagrams (Bring your Own Device) 013 Numeracy (sec. focus)Michael Pruden Vivid Creative Writing: A Roadmap to Crafting Original Stories 027 Writing (sec. focus)Riley Quinn When Bad Things Happen - What Teachers Can Do To Help Students 009 LeadershipKaren Sabourin First Nation Cultural Arts Experience 020 Social (elem. focus)FULLHolly Rae Yuzicapi

10:20am MST

A Call to Action for Advancing Indigenous Women in Education: Restoring Balance through Truth, Justice and Reconciliation ATAMelissa Purcell ASEBP Benefits Overview 015 ReligionJoanna Szymczyk La résolution de problèmes, est-ce un problème? 4e à 6e année 019 Second LanguageRenée Michaud Leveraging Stress for Compassion Competence 007 FeatureSajel Bellon Student Services Team Collaboration - How to support our students at these times 005 Collaboration (sec. focus)Rose Lapointe The Power of a Graphic Novel 011 Literacy (Sec. focus)Suzanne Aessie The use of art to teach problem solving skills 004 Collaboration (elem. focus)Carole Poche 5 Strategies to Immediately Stress Less 003 Career/ Retirement PlanningVictoria Smith A Picture (Book) is worth a Thousand Lessons 026 Writing (elem. Focus)Sandra Norman Forest Findings: Grow forest education in your classroom 017 Science (elem. focus)Natalie Graveline Realist Theory and the New Cold War 021 Social (sec. focus)Greg Hunter The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund Legacy Schools program - including Canada's true history with residential schools in classrooms, moving reconciliation forward 016 Safe&CaringLisa Prinn • Sarah Midanik Book Talks for Middle/High School ELA 6 to 12 010 Literacy (Elem. focus)Bailey Almberg Innovative Demos Lecture Series XVIII - Maki(Ng) Science Wizardry Magic! 018 Science (sec. focus)Michael Ng Managing Perfectionism with Fun 008 HealthVincent Mireau One Recipe - Multiple outcomes. Foundational recipes that can be used to cover multiple outcomes across the course levels in High School Foods and Nutrition 006 CTF/ CTSNatasha Millan Physical Activity for All Students for FREE! with Ever Active Schools and the Be Fit for Life Network 014 PEScott Bailey Students Communicating Math Learning in Multiple Ways 012 Numeracy (elem. focus)David Hay Teacher Wellness in the Midst of Stress 024 WellnessKaren Sabourin The Things To Be Learned - Teaching Band On-line 001 ArtsKarly Lewis What Could Go Wrong? The Simple Question Your Students Can Build a Story Around 027 Writing (sec. focus)Robin E Pawlak Class Website Building 023 Technology for TeachingMatt White Pelvic Health: What you Need to Know about your Pelvic Floor! 025 Wellness 2Angela Plaquin Communication strategies - Emotional Intelligence (EQ) in our everyday lives 009 LeadershipMaria Millar

11:40am MST

Div 3 & 4 FIM 005 Collaboration (sec. focus)Elle Babin Occupational Health & Safety - Back to a Safe and Healthy Future ATA 2Dave Matson One Teacher Away | How my teacher changed my life 016 Safe&CaringSam Demma Staff (and Student) Wellness 004 Collaboration (elem. focus)Amanda Kroetch S’engager à les engager - Maths 4e à 6e 019 Second LanguageRenée Michaud Weaving Learning Strands for Inclusive Education ATAMelissa Purcell Agriculture Education for the Next Generation of Stewards 017 Science (elem. focus)Laura Pekkola • Natalie Graveline Drama in the Classroom 001 ArtsTracy Carroll Numeracy and Well-being in Your Schoolyard: Exploring Math Concepts Through Fun Outdoor Activities 012 Numeracy (elem. focus)Kathy Worobec Smudging Circle 024 WellnessPhillip Campiou Teaching the Dangers of Intolerance During Troubling Times 021 Social (sec. focus)Lisa Raber The 5 Steps to Building Resilience 003 Career/ Retirement PlanningVictoria Smith Farm to Table: Exploring Alberta's Canola and Pulses (Salad Jar Bar and Pina Colada) 006 CTF/ CTSTara Baycroft • Debra McLennan Graphic Novels in High School ELA 9 to 12 011 Literacy (Sec. focus)Kevin McBean HIGH FIVE in Schools 014 PEJen Goeres History Tellers / Conteurs D'Histoire - Canadian history in 90 seconds! 020 Social (elem. focus)Deb Kobza Test Anxiety Protocol 002 AssessmentVincent Mireau The Core Ingredients: Exploring the role of nutrition in schools 008 HealthSchool Health and Wellness Promotion Team True Story? Teachers in Film, TV, and Online 007 FeatureMario Trono Using Data to Prevent and Overcome Reading Difficulties 010 Literacy (Elem. focus)Bryan Allen

12:40pm MST

Red for Ed 007 Feature

1:00pm MST

Closing Keynote 007 FeatureBrent Butt Dealing with Volatile Situations ATA 2Dave Matson How did we get here? Understanding the basics of anti-racism ATADan Grassick • Dr. Farha Shariff