ESTCA 2020

Memory is a sport that is growing in popularity, especially in Canada. I started using mnemonic strategies to teach math facts, spelling rules and music notes in a small-town elementary classroom before it was a thing. Years later I found others who knew these 'brain secrets' and memory competitions they took part in. To help kids practice their skills, I coached kids to use these same techniques memorize decks of cards, long strings of numbers and names of random strangers. For a few years, the top ten memory athletes in the nation were students from my own homeroom, including one who earned 4 national titles in 3 different memory events, with her first one at the age of 8. Currently I am teaching an entire K-6 school the times tables using these strategies and am coaching the largest memory club in Australia. Join me and learn strategies that can be learned by any child.

This hall is where the concession will be running, with tables to sit and enjoy when taking a break.

There will also be 10 'booths' sectioned off and scheduled for specific collaboration topics.

Use the collaboration booths to spark conversation with others about all sorts of education topics! Use an available space to sit down and continue a discussion from a session you just attended, or to start the work it has inspired. This is YOUR space to develop the knowledge and networks you gain at convention.
If you are interested in sharing a specific topic/ idea at one of the 'booths', please email estcaprograms1@gmail.com to book a spot.

Booth 1 - Technology Focus
Booth 2 - Div. I Focus
Booth 3 - Inclusion Focus
Booth 4 - Div. II Focus
Booth 5 - Leadership Focus
Booth 6 - Div. III Focus
Booth 7 - Div. IV Focus
Booth 8 - Drama Teachers:  Round Table Discussion and Collaboration- Beginners and Experts welcome
New to teaching drama? No idea where to begin? Have you been doing this for years and feel caught in a rut? Have specific questions about blocking, design, tech etc? Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience or background. Bring questions, ideas, or concerns to share and discuss with your theatrical colleagues and find ways to grow and develop as a drama teacher.
Booth 9 - Open
Booth 10 - Open

In this interactive session, you will participate in various movement activities that could be implemented throughout your Music class.  From singing games, action songs or folk dances to listening activities or review, you will learn new ways to get your students moving and being active in Music.  Please consider bringing any movement ideas that your students love to share with the group.

The recorder has been given a bad rap! As one of the most accessible and affordable instruments, the much-maligned recorder can and should be a staple in your elementary music program. Joyce starts her recorder program with Grade 3 students, and in this session she will present tried and true strategies for starting your students off right and keeping them engaged. Also included will be ideas for assessment and for using recorder martial arts as a motivational tool. Teachers will receive free materials (maybe even a free recorder!) in this session.