ESTCA 2025: Full Schedule

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Please join us on Goosechase our digital scavenger hunt to win prizes! it will open Feb. 14th
Here is how to win and have fun:
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2) Find the mission ESTCA 2024 and Join the experience
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4) Start missions!
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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

Information and Digital Literacy in Jr High

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

Salon 09

Our students are "...competent in using technology devices but still lack information literacy skills and are marked by uncertainty because they face information overload due to the high dependency on the Internet and inability to solve real-life problems" (Shuhidan, 2020, p. 190).
This session offers tangible strategies to incorporate Alberta’s Information and Communication Technology (ICT) curriculum into your classroom practices and lesson design for Jr high ELA, Social Studies, and Science classes.

Speakers

Alyssa Backs

Teacher, English Language Arts Council

Backs is the Central Region Representative for the ATA’s English Language Arts Council. She holds a B. Ed in Secondary Education with a major in Social Studies and a minor in ELA through the University of Alberta. She recently completed her master’s degree in Library and Information... Read More →

Thursday February 13, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Salon 09

Div 3

11:45am MST

It’s All About the Base! (English Spelling Does Make Sense!)

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

Salon 09

Have you every wondered why words in English are spelled the way they are? English spelling is a very regular system when you examine words through an orthographic lens - a combination of etymology, morphology and phonology. This session will examine sight words that are often described as irregular- when in fact they are regular when you examine their meaning first. We will examine function and content words to better understand how to spell homophones. Are you using UFLI/ Secret Stories/ The Phonics Companion or any other phonics program in your classroom? Would you like to gain a beginning understanding of the “why” behind grapheme choice when teaching spelling? We will examine a few examples of how etymolgy and morpholgy account for grapheme use in words. Finally, we will examine some of the most frequent bases or roots in English to see possibilities for instruction in all subject areas. We will be accessing some online resources so bring a device (cellphones work for this!) . This session is not grade specific so if you are curious about why words are spelled the way they are this session is for you.

Thursday February 13, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
Salon 09

Div1-3

1:00pm MST

Unleashing the Future: Empowering Educators with Artificial Intelligence

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

Salon 09

In this session we will explore the potential of AI in transforming teaching and learning. Discover how AI adapts and personalizes learning experiences, harness the power of intelligent educational assistants, and navigate the ethical considerations of AI implementation. Be at the forefront of educational innovation and unlock the door to a brighter and more inclusive educational landscape. Don't miss this opportunity to step into the future of education.

Speakers

Paula Fejzullai

Teacher/ Pet Photographer, Paws N Tails Photography

I’m an experienced outreach educator with a passion for helping students discover their strengths and build confidence in their learning journey. Focusing on creative, student-centred approaches, I specialize in integrating technology into the classroom to adapt assignments and... Read More →

Thursday February 13, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
Salon 09

Div1-4

2:15pm MST

Let's Get Talking! Conversation Skills for Learning

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

Salon 09

Conversation is a powerful part of the learning process. However, it can be frustrating when students are reluctant to participate in discussions or when small group conversations go off-the-rails. Join this interactive workshop to explore strategies that help support student discussion skills (and learning) in any subject! Through discussions and activities, we will explore strategies

Speakers

Kristy Smith

Kristy Smith is an Educational leader with 10 years of experience in leading professional learning communities through her various leadership roles. She has been a school and division leader working with multiple school divisions during the past years of new curriculum implementation... Read More →

Thursday February 13, 2025 2:15pm - 3:15pm MST
Salon 09

Div1-4

10:30am MST

Leveraging Student Strategies Through Number Talks

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

Salon 09

How can leverage student thinking to move thinking forward? In this session, participants will look at how Number Talks can leverage student thinking and the strategies they bring as they become more efficient, flexible, and accurate mathematicians. We will look at what Number Talks is, how we can easily integrate it into our math class, discuss small tweaks to improve assessment, and extend the routine as we put students in the driver’s seat. Number Talks will change your practice! Join us and find out how and why.

Speakers

Chad Williams

Educator, Beyond the Algorithm

Chad Williams is a primary teacher from Saskatoon, SK, he works with pre-service teachers at the University of Saskatchewan in the area of Mathematics and Literacy, he is the past president of the Saskatchewan Mathematics teachers' Society, he is the curator of the website Beyond... Read More →

Friday February 14, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
Salon 09

Div1-4

11:45am MST

Engaging Math Routines in Elementary Mathematics

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

Salon 09

How can I start my math class? In this session, participants will engage in ten quick elementary math routines they can use with their students. We will look at how these routines generate productive discussion, flexible thinking, creativity, mathematical language, and create a safe math community for young mathematicians.

Speakers

Chad Williams

Educator, Beyond the Algorithm

Friday February 14, 2025 11:45am - 12:45pm MST
Salon 09

Div1-2