ESTCA 2025: Full Schedule

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Morning Selections 7:30 - 11:00 (Hall B) :
Slice of Banana or Zucchini bread (vegetarian) $3.25, Fruit to go cups (vegan/gluten free) $3.25 Yogurt Parfait Cup (vegetarian) $ 3.25

Beverages Selection:
Bottled Water $4.00
Soft Drinks $3.50
Canned Juices $3.50
Starbucks Coffee (12oz) $3.00

Concession/Collaboration Lounge - Lunch Specials 11:00 - 15:00 (Hall B) :
Old Fashioned Ham, tuna & egg Salad sandwich $5.00
Bistro Sandwich $7.50
Crudites in a Cup (vegan/gluten free) $3.75
Whole Fruit - $2.25
Gluten Free Granola Gar (gluten free/vegetarian) $4.75
Assorted Cookies (vegetarian) $2.50

Hot Specials Lunch -
Daily -
Chefs Choice Daily Soup with brioche bread $5.00
Pizza (Hawaiian, pepperoni & Cheese $5.00
Thursday - Ukrainian Box with Perogies, kielbasa and lazy cabbage rolls $12.00
Friday - Teriyaki Chicken $12.00

10:30am MST

HALL B: Collaboration Session - Table 4 - The purpose of AI in social studies? How can we use it as a tool? Division 4

Thursday February 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST

HALL B - Collaboration Table 4

Facilitator: Michael Straile
Space: Collaboration Session - Table 4 Thursday, 10:30-11:30
Discussion: The purpose of AI in social studies? How can we use it as a tool? Division 4
Are you using AI as a tool in the classroom?

How are you using AI in the classroom?

What are you doing to detect AI use on student assignments?

How can we teach students to use AI as a learning tool instead of a cheating tool?

Thursday February 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
HALL B - Collaboration Table 4

Div 4

11:45am MST

HALL B: Collaboration Session - Table 2 - Bridging the gap between High school and University chemistry Courses

Thursday February 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST

HALL B - Collaboration Table 2

Facilitators: Dr. Arthur Mar, Dr. Melis Gedik, and Valerie Miller
Space: Collaboration Session - Table 2 Thursday,11:45-12:45
Discussion: First year university chemistry instructors, Dr. Arthur Mar and Dr. Melis Gedik, are interested in connecting with high school teachers to discuss bridging the gap between high school and university chemistry courses. The purpose of the topic is to discuss gaps and identify struggles that students deal with as they transition from high school to university.

Thursday February 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
HALL B - Collaboration Table 2

Div 4

1:00pm MST

HALL B: Collaboration Session - Table 1 - Best Practices to raise Math 30-1 Scores to standard of Excellence

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

HALL B - Collaboration Table 1

Facilitator: Morgan Cassidy
Space: Collaboration Session - Table 1 Thursday, 1:00-2:00
Discussion: Best practices to raise Math 30-1 students (or any High School Math student) to standard of excellence level
Topics of discussion I was hoping to explore in our session would be:
- Types of Assessment (Ex. Cumulative Exams, No-Calculator Exams)
- Diploma Exam Preparation Strategies (Ex. Rock the Diploma, The Key and SNAP, Quest A+, Field Testing, etc.)
- Prerequisite Marks from Math 20-1 (Ex. 60%)
- How to Prepare Students for Written Response Section of Diploma Exam
- Projects to Enhance Student Understanding

Thursday February 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
HALL B - Collaboration Table 1

Div 4

1:00pm MST

HALL B: Collaboration Session - Table 2 - CTS Course Sequencing - Pre-Reqs, Possibilities, and Progression

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

HALL B - Collaboration Table 2

Facilitator: Kyle McIntosh
Space: Collaboration Session - Table 2 Thursday, 1:00-2:00
Discussion: CTS Course Sequencing - Pre-Reqs, Possibilities, and Progression. Based on “Contrasting Approaches to CTS Course Design” https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Pj9GyfhRSyQ by Michael Bayer and Kyle McIntosh potential course maps would be provided to spur discussion. Recommended for Foods, Sports Performance, Woodshop, etc teachers.

Thursday February 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
HALL B - Collaboration Table 2

Div 4

1:00pm MST

The Green Certificate Program - “Training Alberta’s high school students for their future in our province’s agriculture industries.”

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

Salon 06

What does a career in agriculture look like? The Green Certificate Program (GCP) provides a foundational basis for students to "get their feet dirty & work gloves on" as part of an off-campus, skill development training program within agriculture. In this session we will explore; How the GCP works administratively in a school setting, The benefits for schools and students, The connection to the agriculture industry and post-secondary institutions,. Learn how the GCP supports students' skill development and direction to pursue career paths and employment opportunities in the agriculture industries of Alberta.

Speakers

Raelene Mercer

Jessi Selte

Thursday February 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Salon 06

Div 4