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Southern Alberta Teachers' Convention 2021

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8:00am MST

Rise & Shine Morning Yoga Conv Zoom-2Rebel Power Yoga

8:45am MST

Next Level Art: Meaning & Mental Health through Hands-on Creativity (RECORDED) RECORDEDAlexis Marie Chute Practical Concept-Based Assessment Done Three Ways (RECORDED) RECORDEDDonna Ross Addressing Vulnerabilities in the Early Years: How Can We Help Our Children Thrive? (RECORDED) RECORDEDDebbie Philipenko Memory Secrets: Brain Codes (RECORDED) RECORDEDDarren Michalczuk Productivity and Organization Working at Home, School, and Everywhere In-Between (RECORDED) RECORDEDAlexis Marie Chute On Keeping a Personal Notebook: Enabling the errant trajectories of teaching and learning (RECORDED) RECORDEDDavid Lewkowich ASEBP Benefit Overview (RECORDED) RECORDEDTenjie Wilson • Matt Kukotello • Danika Peters Coping During COVID, Naturally! (RECORDED) RECORDEDSusanne Heaton • Ashton Weisgerber Dealing with Grief, Naturally (RECORDED) RECORDEDSusanne Heaton • Charlee Ukalchuk Happiness Principles (RECORDED) RECORDED Teaching Health and Phys Ed? We're here to help! (RECORDED) RECORDEDEver Active Schools The Core Ingredients: Exploring the Role of Nutrition in Schools (RECORDED) RECORDEDAlberta Health Services Continuing ASEBP Benefits into Retirement (RECORDED) RECORDEDTenjie Wilson • Matt Kukotello • Shelley Townsend Amplifying Black Voices- A conversation with the Black Teachers’ Association (RECORDED) RECORDEDMatthew Sauer • Andrew Parker • Gail-Ann Wilson • Sarah Adomako Ansah • E. Patrick Powell • Dan Grassick How did we get here? Understanding the basics of anti-racism (RECORDED) RECORDEDDr. Farha Shariff • Dan Grassick True Story? Teachers in Film, TV, and Online (RECORDED) RECORDEDMario Trono True Story? Teachers in Film, TV, and Online (RECORDED) RECORDEDMario Trono Opening Remarks from the ATA President (RECORDED) RECORDEDJason Schilling Comics in Language Arts (RECORDED) RECORDEDDavid Lewkowich Comics and Graphic Novels for Adolescent Readers and Critical Pedagogy (RECORDED) RECORDEDDavid Lewkowich Reading Comics with a Numeracy Mindset (RECORDED) RECORDEDDavid Lewkowich Developing Curious Math Learners in Kindergarten and Grade 1 (RECORDED) RECORDEDChris Zarski Math Facts Made Easy: Brain Codes (RECORDED) RECORDEDDarren Michalczuk Atelier virtuel en directe de musique et de rythme (Aucune expérience musicale requise) (RECORDED) RECORDEDLouise Raymond Learn to Play Guitar (RECORDED) RECORDEDDarren Michalczuk Green Science Fun, Safe and Not Safe! (RECORDED) RECORDEDMichael Ng Innovative Science Demo Activities - Maki(Ng) Science Big (fun)! (RECORDED) RECORDEDMichael Ng Innovative Science Demos - Danci(NG) with Elements! (RECORDED) RECORDEDMichael Ng Learning Through the Senses in the Concept-Based Science Classroom (RECORDED) RECORDEDNancy Bromley History Tellers- Canadian history in 90 seconds! (RECORDED) RECORDEDDeb Kobza Using EdTech to enhance your teaching practice (RECORDED) RECORDEDSherri Ross

9:00am MST

President Schilling: Unplugged ATA Zoom-Conf1 Dreaming Big, Living Bigger: A Pathway to Finding Your Passion Conv Webinar5000-1Jon Montgomery • Nathan Gale Infusing Critical Inquiry into the Secondary Curriculum Conv Webinar1000-2Sharon Bailin • Mark Battersby • Jen Scott Revive a School, Save a Community Conv Webinar1000-3Kevin Van Lagen • Cassandra Leung Somewhere Over the Rainbow Sticker Conv Webinar1000-1Ivan Coyote • Cam Bernhard Together, Apart: Staying Connected in an Era of Physical Distancing Conv Webinar3000-1Susan Pinker • Daphne Sander Power Play - Elementary Math Games for Place Value Conv Zoom-6John Felling • Lenore Tarcon Abstract Art- Acrylic Painting Explorations Conv Zoom-18Christina Dixon • Barrett Swendsen

10:15am MST

Assessment Meets the "New Normal" Conv Zoom-1Michele Jones • AAC Facilitator • Morgan Fishley Viewing Responsive Behaviour Support Through a Lens of Collaborative Response - Part 1 Conv Zoom-2Lorna Hewson • Kurtis Hewson • Kathy Charchun Growth Follows Failure Conv Zoom-7Kathy Penner • Cory Hegland "From Port to Prairie": Bringing Curriculum to Life Through Place-Conscious Pedagogy Conv Zoom-14Sharon Pelech • Christine Perreaux Gestion de classe—ce qui fonctionne ATA PD WorkshopsValerie Fuchshuber • Fadwa Kharbatly Exploring French through Music: Engaging Instruction to Promote Language Acquisition and Cultural Knowledge Conv Zoom-22Greg Ogilvie • Camilla Pagliericci The Octagon of Life: Mental Health Care for Students and Teachers Conv Zoom-4Jason Wegner • Abigail Pohl Healthy Movement in the Classroom Conv Zoom-13CDI Spaces • Craig Ward • Jonathan Koegler Teaching During a Pandemic ATA Zoom-Conf2Michelle Glavine ᑕᐯᐧᐃᐧᐣ tapwewin: Dismantling Anti-Indigenous Racism ATA Zoom-Conf1Melissa Purcell Humane Education: Creating a Caring Classroom Conv Zoom-20Don Seller • Alberta SPCA • Tanisha Preston Complex Communication Needs & Augmentative and Alternative Communication Conv Zoom-5Jennifer Roth • Tera Robison Engaging Adolescent Readers Conv Zoom-19Trisha Sotropa Laugh Out Loud Literary Devices Conv Zoom-12Miranda Krogstad • Logyn Jacksteit A Picture (Book) is worth a Thousand Lessons Conv Zoom-9Sandra Norman • Madison Janzen All Hands on Deck - Solitaire Math Games for Upper Elementary Conv Zoom-6John Felling • Leslie Wolowidnyk-Vogel Elves, Orcs, Hobbits and the Meaning of Life According to J.R.R. Tolkien: A Theological Investigation of Middle Earth Conv Zoom-11Dr. Gerard McLarney • Jessica Harty Amplifying Stories Using Data Science Conv Zoom-10Verena Roberts • Keeley Gillespie Effectively ‘teaching’ writing for Social Studies Conv Zoom-8Mark Driedger • Danika Peters Understanding Racism and Anti-Racism Conv Zoom-15Pamela Dos Ramos • Martha McManus • Heather Forester

11:30am MST

Outcomes Based Gradebooks Conv Zoom-8Mark Driedger • Joshua Maret Opening the Door for Success for First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Students: Assessment is the Key! Conv Zoom-1Michele Jones • AAC Facilitator • Nathan Gale Viewing Responsive Behaviour Support Through a Lens of Collaborative Response - Part 2 Conv Zoom-2Lorna Hewson • Kurtis Hewson • Kathy Charchun Habits of Mind Conv Zoom-22Cal Hauserman • Tanisha Preston Healthy Play: Learning to Play, Playing to Learn! Conv Zoom-4Jen Goeres • Jen Smith • Lenore Tarcon The Importance of Ethics in Data Science: The Human Aspect of Computational Thinking Conv Zoom-10Bryce Haley • Angela Viola Positive Stories from Teaching during a Pandemic Conv Zoom-7Kathy Penner • Lorena Correa e Silva Ici, tout le monde est le bienvenu—enseigner dans une classe interculturelle ATA PD WorkshopsValerie Fuchshuber • Megan Sénéchal Teaching practices to support positive physical activity, wellness and Indigenous perspectives Conv Zoom-14Kate Lawless • Brae Clowes • Brady Newton • Kit Zachery A Call to Action for Advancing Indigenous Women in Education: Restoring Balance through Truth, Justice and Reconciliation ATA Zoom-Conf1Melissa Purcell Time Matters - Why knowing your assignment is important! ATA Zoom-Conf2Michelle Glavine Complex Communication Needs & Augmentative and Alternative Communication (Repeat Session) Conv Zoom-5Jennifer Roth Connecting the Dots - Elementary Domino Math Games Conv Zoom-6John Felling • Jessica Harty Math Games by Design Gr 4-6 Conv Zoom-13Gael James • Leslie Wolowidnyk-Vogel Considerations for Assessment in Secondary Math Conv Zoom-19Dr. Richelle Marynowski • Kevin Sheen Lyrical Lessons: Using Music In Language Arts Conv Zoom-12Miranda Krogstad • Keeley Gillespie Archetypical Themes in Popular Music and the Bible Conv Zoom-11Dr. Gerard McLarney • Graham Macbean

12:45pm MST

Top Ten Things to Consider: Assessment within a Concept-based Curriculum Conv Zoom-1Michele Jones • AAC Facilitator • Logyn Jacksteit CTS Fabrication, Construction and Mechanics Roundtable Conv Zoom-5Daniel Griffith • William Anthony Online/Blended Learning Grab Bag Conv Zoom-10Cammie Kannekens • Jessilyn Swanson Student Motivation and Engagement Conv Zoom-22Cal Hauserman Creating Pathways of Hope: Using Design Thinking to Develop Life Promoting Cultures Within School Systems Conv Zoom-2Kim Tackaberry • Charlie Kraig Classroom Management - What Works? ATA PD WorkshopsJacqueline Werstiuk • Nancy Bromley Speak Up Conv Zoom-12Miranda Krogstad • Leslie Wolowidnyk-Vogel Teenagers are Awesome! Conv Zoom-7Kathy Penner • Rene Wellsch Taking Care Conv Zoom-16Katie Clampitt • Michelle Sauve Understanding and supporting students with Test Anxiety Conv Zoom-8Mark Driedger • Madison Janzen ATRF Your Pension Matters Conv Zoom-4Lorraine Wirzba • Marc Bisson Weaving Learning Strands for Inclusive Education ATA Zoom-Conf1Melissa Purcell Play on Words - Primary Literacy Games Conv Zoom-6John Felling • Trisha Sotropa Math Games by Design K-3 Conv Zoom-13Gael James • Kathy Thomas Miss Hallway Math Chats at Convention? Let's Talk Math! Conv Zoom-19Kathy Charchun Psalms, Air Pods, and God Conv Zoom-11Dr. Gerard McLarney Global Citizenship in the Time of Global Crises Conv Zoom-9Leah Ettarh • Carol Jensen

2:00pm MST

Coffee Chat with Counsellors Conv Zoom-5Cathy Kitagawa • Leah Steiner CTEC, CTS/CTF Roundtable Conv Zoom-20Tim Kilburn App Development with Swift: Build Something That Matters Conv Zoom-4Bob Bajwa • Daniel Jagt Engaging All Students — Moving From Fact-Based To Concept-Based Learning Environments ATA PD WorkshopsKendra Silk • Kristy Smith Classroom Management—Beyond the Basics ATA PD WorkshopsJacqueline Werstiuk • Nancy Bromley Get Outside! Student Led Adventures for Indoor & Outdoor Spaces Conv Zoom-2Court Rustemeyer Comment développer la capacité de résilience des élèves ATA PD WorkshopsValerie Fuchshuber • Megan Sénéchal Increasing Student Resilience ATA PD WorkshopsJohn Williamson • Terra Kaliszuk Recognizing and Addressing Anxiety in Schools ATA PD WorkshopsJoanne Papadopoulos • Renee LaJoie Let’s Talk About Identity, Power and Privilege ATA PD WorkshopsMelissa Steeves • Anna-Liza Ponce Finding Our Way in Indigenous Education: Connecting Hearts & Minds ATA PD WorkshopsStacey Running Rabbit (ATA) • Leslee Mills Instructional Leadership to Optimize Student Learning and Staff Development ATA PD WorkshopsIan Tisdale • Henry Madsen Picture Books are for Everyone! Conv Zoom-6Nicole Court • Shelley Townsend An Activist Music Classroom Conv Zoom-7Kim Friesen Wiens • Michael Carter Neuromuscular Training for PE and sport: Evidence-based programs to support continued activity participation Conv Zoom-8Steve Carston • Carla Vandenberg

8:00am MST

Rise & Shine Morning Yoga Conv Zoom-2Rebel Power Yoga

9:00am MST

Looking Ahead - By Retired Teachers, for Retired Teachers Conv Zoom-4Jennifer Hope • Marilyn Bossert ESLC -Alberta Colony Educators Special Interest Group Conv Zoom-14Karl Peterson • Johanna Kutanzi Dialogue in the classroom and in your team: Identifying and breaking through texting thought and language Conv Zoom-15Paul Marlett • Jason Wegner Drama in the Classroom Conv Zoom-16Tracy Carroll • Nathalie Snyder Get Out of the Ick - Quick! Conv Zoom-12Suze Casey • Kathy Thomas The Best Daily Self-Care Practices for Increased Vitality, Overflowing Energy and Sky-High Immunity Conv Zoom-17Christina Marlett • Tera Robison Staff Wellness—Don’t Just Survive—Thrive! ATA PD WorkshopsIan Tisdale • Dana Kohlman Food Explorers: Sparking curiosity with nutrition education Conv Zoom-8Mary Block • Lindsay Buchanan • Barbara Inglis The Pandemic Pulse: Rapid Research Evidence on COVID-19 Impacts Across Alberta K-12 Schools ATA Zoom-Conf1Phil McRae, PhD Visual Journals in the Elementary Classroom Conv Zoom-18Cassandra Christen • Leslie Wolowidnyk-Vogel Writing 101 Conv Zoom-11Robin E Pawlak • Vern Tellefson The Science of Reading Conv Zoom-7Heather Willms • Trisha Sotropa Data Literacy through Sports Analytics Conv Zoom-1Tina Leard • Michael Lamoureux • Nathan Gale Numeracy and Well-being in Your Schoolyard: Exploring Math Concepts Through Fun Outdoor Activities Conv Zoom-10Kathy Worobec • Lenore Tarcon How to Survive and Thrive in an ELL Mathematics Classroom Conv Zoom-21Vanessa Kissoon-Singh • Jennifer Giles Best “Bang for Your Buck” Songs Conv Zoom-5Joyce Holoboff • Meagan Kathryn The Christ Event and the Religions of the World: A Catholic Perspective Conv Zoom-9Dr. Gerard McLarney All About Plants FIELD Kits - friendly, interactive, engaging, learning, discovery Kits Conv Zoom-22Kenzie Field • Jonathan Koegler Sleight of Hand Sleight of Mind… the magic behind war propaganda Conv Zoom-3Greg Hunter • Cory Hegland Introduction to Scratch Conv Zoom-6Zoë Decker • Maia Morris Les secrets du code : les préalables incontournables Conv Zoom-13Lise L'Heureux • Celia Clinton

10:15am MST

Hutterite History and Teaching on a Colony in Alberta Conv Zoom-14Karl Peterson • Vern Tellefson Students getting up early to serve teachers, staff and students coffee...Say what?? Conv Zoom-6Jade Monette • Jason Wegner Everyone Can Code Conv Zoom-20Tim Kilburn • Brent Yacoback FAILURE... My experience with helping students embrace failure to accelerate learning Conv Zoom-15Paul Marlett • Keeley Gillespie Virtual Board Games With Students Conv Zoom-21Chris Kohlman • Leslie Wolowidnyk-Vogel COVID Safe Drama Games Conv Zoom-7Jacqueline Russell • Barrett Swendsen How to Get Happy For No Reason Conv Zoom-17Christina Marlett • Kathy Thomas The Women in Leadership Needs Assessment Survey: What We Learned ATA Zoom-Conf1Lisa Everitt, EdD Occupational Health and Safety – Back to a Safe and Healthy Future ATA Zoom-Conf2Patrick Loyer • Ian Stewardson How to Get Your Students Writing Conv Zoom-11Robin E Pawlak • Tera Robison Literacy and Well-being in Your Schoolyard: Fun with Words in the Outdoors Conv Zoom-10Kathy Worobec • Trisha Sotropa Writing Outside the Box Conv Zoom-8Lois Donovan • Morgan Fishley Using AI for Character Analysis in English Language Arts Conv Zoom-4David Hay • Danika Peters Envisioning Collaborative Response: Supporting ALL students Conv Zoom-12Lorna Hewson • Kurtis Hewson • Kathy Charchun Introduction to Data Science and Big Data for Educators Conv Zoom-1Laura Gutierrez Funderburk • Nathan Gale Help! I have to teach K-3 Music Conv Zoom-5Joyce Holoboff • Charlee Ukalchuk The Dark Side of the Force and the Problem of Evil Conv Zoom-9Dr. Gerard McLarney • Rene Wellsch FIELD Kits - friendly, interactive, engaging, learning, discovery Kits - Adaptations Conv Zoom-22Kenzie Field • Eva Gorny The Thirty Years War (1989-2020)… the Clinton years Conv Zoom-3Greg Hunter • Kelly Thomas Google A-Z Conv Zoom-18Cammie Kannekens • Jessilyn Swanson

11:30am MST

Pandemic CTS Think Tank Conv Zoom-18Jonathan Belinksy • Christian Lohmann Create and Share Presentations and Demos Conv Zoom-7Tim Kilburn • Chad Mowbray Dance Around the World: Super Fun Folk Dances Conv Zoom-5Joyce Holoboff • Justine Wilton How to Get More Energy (without caffeine!) Conv Zoom-17Christina Marlett • Jennifer Giles Taking Care of You Helps Everyone Conv Zoom-20Rick Gilson • Trisha Sotropa Dealing with Volatile Situations ATA Zoom-Conf2Patrick Loyer • Ian Stewardson Compose Yourself: Writing Identity Conv Zoom-8Lois Donovan • Carol Jensen What Could Go Wrong? The Simple Question Your Students Can Build a Story Around Conv Zoom-11Robin E Pawlak • Tera Robison “But What Are We Going To Do?”: Ensuring Effective Collaborative Team Meetings Conv Zoom-12Lorna Hewson • Kurtis Hewson • Jonathan Koegler Re-imagining Jr High Math units by training student thought patterns Conv Zoom-15Paul Marlett • Caitlyn Brett The Lion, the Witch, and the Teacher: A Theological Perspective on the Life and Writings of C.S Lewis Conv Zoom-9Dr. Gerard McLarney • Kelly Thomas Life Cycles FIELD Kits - Friendly, Interactive, Engaging, Learning, Discovery Kits Conv Zoom-22Kenzie Field • Sarah Parkin Myths and Misconceptions in Science Conv Zoom-21Ian Doktor • Kerry Rose How to Teach Controversial Energy or Environmental Issues in Your Classroom Conv Zoom-10Kathy Worobec • Danika Peters The Sixties Scoop: Understanding Implications & Contributing towards Reconciliation ATA PD WorkshopsAnnette Fox-Bruised Head • Gretchen Riel The Thirty Years War (1989-2020)… the Obama and Trump years Conv Zoom-3Greg Hunter • Kacie Neamtu Using Stories to Bring History To Life Conv Zoom-14Michelle Holdway Introduction to Artificial Intelligence for Educators Conv Zoom-1Bryce Haley • Nevin Morrison

12:45pm MST

Compassion Fatigue ATA Zoom-Conf2Lisa Everitt, EdD Forecasting the Future & Identifying Four Strong Forces of Change for Society ATA Zoom-Conf1Phil McRae, PhD Dreaming Big, Living Bigger: A Pathway to Finding Your Passion Conv Webinar5000-1Jon Montgomery • Aaron Hiebert Infusing Critical Inquiry into the Elementary Curriculum Conv Webinar1000-2Sharon Bailin • Mark Battersby • Christine Perreaux Revive a School, Save a Community Conv Webinar1000-3Kevin Van Lagen • Cam Bernhard Somewhere Over the Rainbow Sticker Conv Webinar1000-1Ivan Coyote • Heather McCaig Together, Apart: Staying Connected in an Era of Physical Distancing Conv Webinar3000-1Susan Pinker • Nathan Gale Teaching Statistics in Math and Science with Code Conv Zoom-1Michael Lamoureux • Keeley Gillespie Exploring Sustainability Through An Indigenous Lens: Getting Started with Secondary Students Conv Zoom-7Marie Tremblay • Danika Peters

2:00pm MST

A Conversation with Rick Mercer Livestream to VimeoRick Mercer • Jason Schilling