Presentations

In the ever changing realm of modern education, the importance of meaningful technology integration is no longer a choice—it's a moral duty. Beyond simply adapting to the digital age, we have a responsibility to arm our students with the essential tools and skills they'll need for the future. I invite you to join me as we delve into the "Technology Integration Roadmap," a strategic 6-step guide to assist schools and leaders at any stage of tech integration, encompassing an easy-to-follow process, supporting resources and evaluation tools. See you there!

Join us and be inspired to unlock the potential of sophisticated picture books as a powerful tool for teaching and learning with older students.

The session will cover (a) Issues of equity and access to computer science education (b) Evidence-based dimensions to consider when choosing programming platforms.

Are your students experiencing increased device distraction? Does it seem more difficult than ever to keep students focused on learning tasks? This is the session for you!

In this workshop, 21CC Department members will share a spiral developmental approach that enables students to deepen 21st-century competencies (21CC) through the school's Applied Learning Programme, IXORA, anchored on sustainable living. Educators will learn strategies to foster key E21CC competencies, such as adaptive thinking, inventive thinking, and effective communication, using a school-based programme.

This session delves into eight essential life skills the students need to thrive in the uncertain future.

In this session, Press Start Academy, a Hong Kong-based startup specializing in game-based learning design, will be sharing the power of games and interactive media in learning important and strategic topics such as systems thinking, design thinking, and social impact, with design principles and concepts from the world of games, as well as examples of games you can use in your classroom to engage your students, leveraging the expertise and industry exposure of sister brand, edutainment studio Press Start Studios.

Attendees will have the opportunity to develop their understanding of these skills, and take away methods for assessing students across grades and subject areas.

This presentation will describe the underlying IT infrastructure that exists in Western Canada, based on an exhaustive study of all 75 large K-12 districts in Canada's three westernmost provinces.