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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


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Venue: Salon 03 clear filter
Thursday, February 13
 

10:30am MST

Tree Teachings: Combining Indigenous Earth Science & Western Science
Thursday February 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Salon 03
Join Valerie Miller to be introduced to Tree Teachings, Indigenous-authored science resources that combine Indigenous science and western science. Six resources have been (or are soon to be) developed looking at trees that span Canada and share significance to multiple Indigenous populations: Wáhta (Sugar Maple), Azaadi (Aspen), Giizhik (Cedar), Mitigomizh (Oak), Baapaagimaak (Ash) and Mashkiigwaatig (Tamarack). Explore the virtual resources and hands-on components developed by an Indigenous educator and a collective of Elders, Knowledge Keepers, Indigenous academics, scientists and educators.
Speakers
avatar for Valerie Miller

Valerie Miller

Future Energy Systems
Valerie Miller (she/her) is the Outreach and Engagement Lead for Future Energy Systems and has a PhD in land reclamation from the University of Alberta. Valerie supports personnel to share research with audiences through opportunities like tours, videos, books, talks, and in-person/online... Read More →
Thursday February 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Salon 03
  Div1-4

11:45am MST

Experiments, Videos, Stories: Explore STEM REsources for All Grades
Thursday February 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
Salon 03
Energy. Climate change. The environment. The future. All important and of concern for many students. We’re here to help bring them into the classroom!

Join Valerie Miller, PhD, of Future Energy Systems to learn about the University of Alberta’s world-leading research that will help Canada transition to a low net carbon economy, and explore educational resources produced by the program, available for free and ranging from kindergarten to high school content. Try some of our demos, explore classroom activities, games, and videos, find connections with our free children’s book series, and more.
Speakers
avatar for Valerie Miller

Valerie Miller

Future Energy Systems
Valerie Miller (she/her) is the Outreach and Engagement Lead for Future Energy Systems and has a PhD in land reclamation from the University of Alberta. Valerie supports personnel to share research with audiences through opportunities like tours, videos, books, talks, and in-person/online... Read More →
Thursday February 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
Salon 03
  Div1-4

1:00pm MST

I've Done All these Assignments - Now What?
Thursday February 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Salon 03
Feeling overwhelmed by the volume of mandated assessments? Do they seem to consume valuable instructional time without adding real value? While these assessments are often out of our control, we can control how we use the data to drive targeted, impactful instruction.

Join me for an in-depth session using Alberta Education’s K-4 literacy and numeracy assessments to create student learner profiles. Together, we’ll explore strategies to transform raw data into meaningful, personalized instruction.

*Note - we will use the Alberta Education assessments as examples, but the process could be used K-12 with any pre-assessment.
Speakers
avatar for Tracy Lundell

Tracy Lundell

K-6 Curriculum Coordinator, Aspen View Public Schools
With over a decade of experience teaching primarily in grades K-3, Tracy has spent the past three years supporting educators implementing new curriculum and delivering literacy and numeracy interventions. This work has consistently underscored the importance of truly understanding... Read More →
Thursday February 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Salon 03
  Div1-2

2:15pm MST

Move Over Cigarettes: Vapes and Nicotine Puches are Hooking Our Youth
Thursday February 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
Salon 03
Alberta Health Services health professionals will discuss vaping and nicotine pouch use amongst youth.

Participants will learn:
• Trends in and prevalence rates of e-cigarette use for school aged youth in Alberta
• Best practices for preventing nicotine use
• An overview on nicotine pouches
• Marketing tactics targeting youth
• Grade appropriate prevention education for schools
• A summary of available resources for students and teachers to prevent and reduce nicotine use by young people
Speakers
AH

Alberta Health Services - Tobacco, Vaping and Cannabis Program

Health Promotion Facilitator, Alberta Health Services
Alberta Health Services Tobacco, Vaping & Cannabis Program will display resources for teachers to use in their classrooms. Teachers may take as many resources as they need. All resources are free of charge. A list of online resources will also be available for teachers. The exhibitor... Read More →
Thursday February 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
Salon 03
  Div1-4
 
Friday, February 14
 

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
avatar for Karen Blumhagen

Karen Blumhagen

Implementation Coordinator, Alberta, Explore Learning
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 →
Friday February 14, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Salon 03
  Div 2

11:45am MST

Pick up the Phone
Friday February 14, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
Salon 03
Why calling home is so important. Tips and tricks to deal with difficult parents. Strategies to use that will reduce anxiety around calling home and simple solutions to ensure a successful call home.
Friday February 14, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
Salon 03
  Div1-4

1:00pm MST

Gizmos: Build Conceptual Understanding Using Online Math Simulations - Grade 1 & 2
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Salon 03
Discover how Gizmos online simulations can encourage young students to think like mathematicians. Explore the use of online simulations to enhance conceptual understanding, fostering student confidence in mathematics. Engage in a whole group lesson aligned with the new Division 1 math curriculum, and access ready-to-use Gizmos classroom resources. Access to Gizmos for K-6 teachers has been provided by Alberta Education. Teachers are encouraged to bring a device. 
Speakers
avatar for Karen Blumhagen

Karen Blumhagen

Implementation Coordinator, Alberta, Explore Learning
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 →
Friday February 14, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Salon 03
  Div 1
 
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