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

CNC Programming & Cutting in your Classroom

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

Salon 06

In this session, you'll learn how to introduce CNC programming using G-Code to your students, then use a hobby router machine to cut out the results. G-Code is a relatively easy programming language to master, can be done in any word processing program, and the results checked online before committing to cutting it out. In this session, a demonstration of programming and cutting a sign using straight and curved lines on a 6" x 9" piece of MDF will be experienced, as well as some online software to incorporate shapes and images in a project. This project can be started in your classroom for less than $500 in hardware.

Speakers

David Teasdale

Mathematics, Industrial Arts & Computer Processing Teacher, Wm. E. Hay Stettler Secondary Campus

David has taught CTS and CTF courses for most of his 30 year career, and enjoys sharing his passion for learning hands on with others. David has worked with many ATA professional development groups, including CTEC, ETCATA, and CEATCA, as a presenter and executive member.

Thursday February 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Salon 06

Div3-4

11:45am MST

Multiple Representations for Electron Orbitals and Energy

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

Salon 06

Have you every wondered where the shapes of the s, d, and p orbitals in atoms come from? Do you students struggle with the concept of energy? In this session participants will apply hands-on wave-particle duality in describing the electron in an atom to see how a quantum description of nature provides answers. Then we will continue with multiple representations and apply the idea to describing energy flow within a system. Teachers of Science 9, Science 10, 20 and 30, Chemistry 20 and 30, and Physics 20 and 30 will find ideas from this session for their classroom. All the resources used during this session are classroom ready in English and in French for free from the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics.

Copresenter for this session is Niane Abdoul Nemba.

Speakers

Laura Pankratz

Western Canada Teacher Network Coordinator, Perimeter Institute

Laura Pankratz has been actively interested in helping students be successful for many years. She has been working with the Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics for the last 8 years to develop classroom-ready resources that teachers can use for general science and for high... Read More →

Thursday February 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
Salon 06

Div3-4

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

2:15pm MST

Modernizing Alberta's Apprenticeship Education System: Opportunities and Innovations

Thursday February 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST

Salon 06

The Ministry of Advanced Education oversees the adult learning system in Alberta, which aims to offer accessible, affordable, and high-quality education that prepares Albertans for the workforce and fulfilling careers. A crucial component of this system is apprenticeship education, and our staff are excited to share the transformative work that is happening to modernize apprenticeships in our province.

Speakers

Kathryn Andrews

Apprenticeship and Industry Training, Alberta Advanced Education

Kathryn Andrews is the Director of Apprenticeship Education and Pathways with Alberta Advanced Education. Kathryn has worked in the Government of Alberta for more than 17 years in the fields of apprenticeship education, career development and supporting youth. She is passionate about... Read More →

Shaun Fay

Paul Hrynew

Thursday February 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
Salon 06

Div3-4

10:30am MST

Introduction to AI for Educators

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

Salon 06

What do we mean by artificial intelligence, machine learning, and deep learning? What are the potential impacts on education and society, and how do we talk to students about all of this? In this (session or panel discussion) we will explore these topics, try out some examples, and talk about the potentials and pitfalls of AI and related technologies.

Speakers

Bobbi Belsek

Education Specialist, Callysto

Bobbi has a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Bachelor of Education After Degree from Concordia University of Edmonton. He is an Education Specialist on the Callysto team, and has spent much of his teaching career thus far in Grade 5. Bobbi enjoys helping students and educators to build... Read More →

Friday February 14, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Salon 06

Div1-4

11:45am MST

Mend Your Mind with ART

Friday February 14, 2025 11:45am - 2:00pm MST

Salon 06

Take a breather to escape the fast pace and daily demand, and learn some fundamental art skills that have the potential to carry into your personal time and in your classroom. This experience allows you time to play with art materials and discover a few basic techniques. Cost for this session $5.00 at time of session. Maximum of 35 participants for this session.

Speakers

Monica To

Teacher, Buffalo Trail Public Schools

This Jack of All Paints is an artist and educator in Alberta specialized in teaching Grade 7 to 12 as well as adults. TO is armed with a love for creating, teaching, and working with kids. She brings to the classroom her energy, step-by-step demonstrations, scaffolded instruction... Read More →

Friday February 14, 2025 11:45am - 2:00pm MST
Salon 06

Div1-4