ESTCA 2025: Full Schedule

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GOOSECHASE - Digital Scavenger Hunt
Please join us on Goosechase our digital scavenger hunt to win prizes! it will open Feb. 12th
Here is how to win and have fun:
1) Download Goosechase App on your apps store or google play
2) Find the mission ESTCA 2025 and Join the experience code - 6F65VN
3) Use password Estca and you are in
4) Start missions!
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Thursday and Friday Morning Selections (0730am - 11:00 am)
Muffins | V $4
Croissant | V $5
Cinnamon brioche bun | V $4
Double baked almond croissant + contains nuts| V $6
Slice of banana bread | V $4.00
Fruit to go cups | VN + GF $4.00

Thursday Lunch Selections (11:00 - 3:00 pm)
Whole fruit | VN + GF $2.25
Gluten free granola bar | GF + V $4
Assorted cookies | V $3
Old fashioned ham, tuna, & egg salad sandwich $6
Bistro sandwich: olive oil panino | artichoke tapenade | tomato |Italian bocconcini | V $10
Chef’s soup of the day with golden potato bun $6.00
Pizza (Hawaiian, pepperoni, & cheese) $6/slice
Grab and Go Box - Ukrainian bowl | 3 pcs cabbage rolls | 5 pcs perogies | 3 oz kielbasa | sour cream | green onions| $15

Friday Lunch Selections (11:00 - 3:00 pm)
Whole fruit | VN + GF $2.25
Gluten free granola bar | GF + V $4
Assorted cookies | V $3
Old fashioned ham, tuna, & egg salad sandwich $6
Bistro sandwich: olive oil panino | artichoke tapenade | tomato |Italian bocconcini | V $10
Chef’s soup of the day with golden potato bun $6.00
Pizza (Hawaiian, pepperoni, & cheese) $6/slice
Grab and Go Box - BBQ beef pieces | potato tots | seasonal vegetables | red wine sauce | GF $15

Thursday and Friday Beverage Selection:
Bottled water $4.25
Soft drinks $4.50
Canned juices $3.50
Coffee or tea (12oz) $3.00

1:00pm MST

Journaling Adventures: Transforming your Classroom with Nature

Thursday February 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

Salon 15/16

Explore how nature journaling can boost mental health and deepen students' environmental responsibility. This session introduces hands-on activities aligned with your curriculum, helping students connect their learning with nature. Walk away with practical tools to enrich your classroom practice and inspire a meaningful relationship with the land.

Speakers

Samantha Ur

Membership Director and Teacher, Global, Environmental, and Outdoor Education Council

Samantha Ur grew up just north of Edmonton, where her lifelong love for the outdoors began. With nearly a decade of teaching experience, she specializes in science and outdoor education for middle school students. Samantha is also an executive on the Global, Environmental, and Outdoor... Read More →

Thursday February 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Salon 15/16

Div 2

10:30am MST

HALL B: Collaboration Session - Table 2 - Outcome Based Assessment - Div 2

Friday February 14, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST

HALL B - Collaboration Table 2

Facilitator: Ashley Netik
Space: Collaboration Session - Table 2 Friday, 11:45 - 12:45
Discussion:
This would be a working group for div. 2 teachers focused on outcome based assessment. Specifically creating assessments and rubrics aligned with outcomes. I'd love to see some focus on the new science curriculum. In BRSD, I've been piloting outcome based assessment for 1.5 years and want to continue growing my practice and collaborating and sharing with other div. 2 teachers.

Friday February 14, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
HALL B - Collaboration Table 2

Div 2

10:30am MST

Math Vocabulary - What Exactly is the Correct Term In Our New Math Grades 4-6

Friday February 14, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST

Salon 04

So many of the terms we use each day in mathematics classes are the very concepts we want our students to learn and make connections with. Using the appropriate terminology can provide clarity and consistency. Do your grade partners use the same language as you? Would students entering different math classrooms in your school hear the same language? Come and check out some of the math terminology we have for you to engage with.

We will explore some of the key concepts that are taught and how some of the language we use could confuse students! This comes from a student response that went something like" that's not what my teacher called it last year'. A statement such as "Which of the expressions below is the correct equation?" is an example of incorrectly using math language. This is a great way to talk about key concepts and improve our pedagogy with correct mathematical language.

Speakers

Chris Zarski

Chris is an Educational Consultant supporting Alberta teachers as a Designer of Professional Learning with the Alberta Provincial Learning Consortium (APLC). She has served as a Teacher, Administrator, Curriculum Director of Curriculum, Examiner with Alberta Education, and Author... Read More →

Candace Ketsa

Friday February 14, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Salon 04

Div 2

10:30am MST

Solve Real-World Problems Using Gizmos STEM Cases - Division 2

Friday February 14, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST

Salon 03

Facilitate STEM learning in an engaging way with ExploreLearning Gizmos, the 2024 CODiE Award Winner for Best STEM Instructional Solution for Grades K-12! STEM Cases place students in the role of a professional to solve a real-world problem using critical thinking skills. Explore a STEM Case and reflect upon the role of the teacher during the experience. Learn how to monitor student progress and results to facilitate learning throughout the process. Access to Gizmos for K-6 teachers has been provided by Alberta Education. Please bring an electronic device to get the most out of this session.

Speakers

Karen Blumhagen

Implementation Coordinator, Alberta, ExploreLearning

Karen Blumhagen is an Implementation Coordinator with ExploreLearning. She has over thirty years of experience in education as a classroom teacher, learning facilitator, and administrator. Karen has observed firsthand the positive impacts of online simulations on student understanding... Read More →

Solve Real World Problems With Gizmos STEM Case Session Notes 2025 pdf

Friday February 14, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Salon 03

Div 2

11:45am MST

Leveraging AI to Save Time in Education

Friday February 14, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST

Salon 02

Explore how to harness AI platforms like ChatGPT, Magicschool.AI, and more to streamline your workflow and save time! This interactive, beginner-friendly session will guide you through real-world examples from the audience, demonstrating how AI can assist with tasks such as rubric building, writing emails, providing feedback, creating monthly plans, and more.
This session is designed as a collaborative Q&A, allowing participants to learn through practical applications while discussing the broader impact of AI on education.
What to Bring:
A device with access to any AI platform to ensure hands-on participation. Let’s get started on saving you time and making your tasks more efficient!

Speakers

Eziah Pahl

Comm Tech Instructor, Edwin Parr Comp

Eziah Pahl is an enthusiastic educator in his 8th year of teaching at Edwin Parr Composite in Athabasca—the same school where he walked across the stage as a graduate. Now, he’s back, inspiring the next generation through high school Communication Technology classes. A journeyman... Read More →

Leveraging AI Session pdf

Friday February 14, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
Salon 02

Div 2