Presentations

Prepare your students today to solve the biggest problems of tomorrow by teaching data skills today

Short keynote reviewing importance of teaching real data skills to students

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Gamification will "Save the World" of Education

This presentation is "Bottom UP" and will review 3 examples of shareable (FREE) gamification "superstructures" all designed and used in my classroom. Attendance gains you access to the entire Gamification Schoolhouse portfolio including Dragon Genetics for free.

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Dyscalculia & Maths Learning Difficulties - Factoring in Assessment, Identification & Implications.

This workshop will involve a deeper look into the issues surrounding the assessment, identification and diagnosis of Dyscalculia.

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Project Lit - Celebrating Diverse Reads and Engaging Students in Rich Discussions

Project Lit Community began as an American based grassroots reading initiative that gets diverse books in the hands of students. The selected Project Lit titles tackle current social issues and ignite meaningful discussions with students. Project Lit can be used as a model for developing relationships with our students and promoting diversity and empathy within our school communities and beyond.

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Relationships not Rewards: The Use of Intrinsic Motivation in a Primary Learning Environment

Over the past few years I have been re-considering and reflecting on my own use of reward systems.

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Blended Learning with Mac

This engaging hands-on workshop will explore simple yet effective ways in which educators can leverage the Apple creative apps on a Mac to design and deliver engaging and inspiring learning experiences for their students.

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Educational Neuroscience for All

This presentation will demonstrate that developing a working knowledge and shared understanding of educational neuroscience is one of the most transformative acts that a school can undertake,

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Digging Deeper: A Student Research Toolkit

Getting students to look beyond their "go-to"research methods can be an overlooked and sometimes frustrating endeavour. Ms. Mansfield is able to show educators some helpful tips and tricks to make student research not only more effective, but more fun!

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Conferring during Play

This session will mainly focus on learning in the early years (3-7yrs) but will also contain a few examples for upper elementary. We will focus on ways we can deepen our students' learning by conferencing with them during their play, just as we do during literacy and math.

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Secrets of Storytelling Teachers

Students love stories in their personal lives, both consuming them and producing them. Come learn secrets of storytelling teachers.

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