WELCOME TO THE 2024 EDMONTON BEGINNING TEACHERS’ CONFERENCE!
Teachers new to the profession are invited to attend the 2024 Beginning Teachers’ Conference, September 20-21, Fantasyland Hotel, Edmonton. There is no registration fee. Space is limited; apply early.
School principals, school jurisdictions and local associations work together to provide substitute teacher coverage as per the collective agreement to facilitate the attendance of beginning teachers at the conference.Substitute teacher coverage must be organized and approved in advance. Please ensure you meet with your school principal to discuss release time and obtain the appropriate absence code to attend this conference.
Teachers in charter, federal and private schools must be associate members of the Association to be eligible to attend the Beginning Teachers Conference.
Does the idea of teaching Math to Grade 1-3 students scare you? It shouldn't! This session will dig into some of the big beginning concepts in Mathematics: Foundational Understandings, Equality and Additive Thinking.
I am a math FANatic who loves helping people find their math brain! I strongly believe that everyone has the ability to learn math to high levels and love to explore mathematical ideas and share resources with others.
Does the idea of teaching Math to Grade 4-6 students scare you? It shouldn't! This session will dig into some of the big beginning concepts in Mathematics: Foundational Understandings, Equality and Additive Thinking.
I am a math FANatic who loves helping people find their math brain! I strongly believe that everyone has the ability to learn math to high levels and love to explore mathematical ideas and share resources with others.
Wondering how to bridge learning gaps? Dive into the potential of numeracy routines to address student needs and prerequisite knowledge. Discover effective routines adaptable to any topic, and collaborate with colleagues to tailor them to your classroom, aligning with your curriculum goals.
Your students already use Google Docs, Slides, Drawings, and more, but did you know there are hundreds of templates at your fingertips to take their publications to the next level? There are also several apps and sites that will help make student demonstrations of learning more engaging. Join this session where we will look at some fun, engaging, and powerful ways students can demonstrate their understanding through images, audio, and video, and the best ways they can share that work with you! Together, we can turn learning experiences into something creative, memorable, and meaningful for students.
Are you an elementary teacher wondering how to teach the new computer science learning outcome's within your science curriculum? There are so many fun ways to incorporate coding and robotics into your science classes, as well as ways to make computational thinking an everyday habit for your students. Let's make computer science something to look forward to! We'll look at the big picture ideas behind computer science in an easy to digest progression, then we'll play with some physical hardware like robots and micro:bits and look at a few tools like Scratch Jr, Code.org, and CS First that will make teaching computer science a breeze!
Meet Sydney Munsterman (she/her), a dedicated Grade 6 teacher at Elk Island Public Schools and former Educational Technology Consultant. Currently pursuing her Masters of Education, Sydney is deeply committed to staying at the forefront of educational advancements. Her mission is... Read More →
