ESTCA 2020

A beginner's guide to introducing students to Coding using Scratch Jr. or Scratch, to create projects for language arts or social studies. How to introduce these programs will be directly modelled for you, with some tips and tricks to prevent you from losing your sanity when introducing it to your classes. If you teach K or grade 1, try to bring an ipad to participate, for grades 2 and up, a Chromebook is preferable.

Many children's authors write powerful stories that are tough topics in the classroom. Critical literacy in the classroom asks readers to imagine standing in the shoes of others - to understand experience and texts from our own perspectives and the viewpoints of others. By using children's literature teachers can enrich learning discussions and build understanding of social justice, diversity, and equity. In this session I will share some high-quality literature that allows for opportunities to think critically about textual representations of the world: poverty, racism, bullying, identity, and language. Ideas will be shared on how to "unpack" challenging or sensitive stories in the classroom for students to make powerful connections.

Get to know your new Royal Alberta Museum by registering for an engaging two-hour workshop with members of the RAM Learning Team. Through hands-on inquiry experiences, materials investigation, and gallery exploration you will hear about the Royal Alberta Museum's approach to learning and explore how our new museum can support your programming objectives. This session will take place at the Royal Alberta Museum, which is located in Edmonton's downtown arts district. Our vision is to foster wonder, inquiry and new understandings about Alberta and its place in the world. We can't wait to welcome you into our new building so we can work together to unpack the potential of one of Alberta's rich community resources.

In this session I will introduce you to the Cricut and will show you the basics of how to use Cricut Design Space. Attendees will be shown how projects created can enhance learning and add a touch of creativity in the classroom. I will show how to create both cardstock and vinyl projects and provide links for further learning. This will be a make and take session.

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 - Open
Booth 9 - Open
Booth 10 - Open

In this session I will introduce you to the Cricut and will show you the basics of how to use Cricut Design Space. Attendees will be shown how projects created can enhance learning and add a touch of creativity in the classroom. I will show how to create both cardstock and vinyl projects and provide links for further learning. This will be a make and take session.