SEATCA 2025 - Southeastern Alberta Teachers' Convention: Full Schedule

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10:30am MST

Fun with AI A-Z

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST

Never the same session twice! We will spin the wheel to pick a letter and then give a generative AI (Artificial Intelligence) product, hack, extension, resource or something just plain fun and interesting. This fast-paced session will provide at least one OMG! moment for everyone, from beginner to AI ninja! We will unpack tools for use with all ages and subject areas, in-person and/or online.

Speakers

Cammie Kannekens

District Instructional Coach/ Lead, Prairie Rose School Division No. 8

Cammie presents internationally about #edtech and AI and is currently in her 7th year as a District Instructional Lead in for Prairie Rose School District in southern Alberta where she works to integrate technology and innovation with rural sustainability. Before that, she spent 20... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
F156 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB

Technology

Audience All Divisions

10:30am MST

Promote Yourself: Resumes and Cover Letters That Get Noticed

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST

F2002

Are you interested in learning how to communicate the story of your teaching career and showcase your educational, professional, leadership and volunteer experience to pique employers’ interest? In this session, the presenter will share advice on how to edit your resume and write a strong cover letter to improve your chances of getting an interview.

Speakers

Dr. Stacey Hannay

Executive Staff Officer / Cadre Supérieure, ATA - ESO - PD

Stacey Hannay holds a Ph.D. with expertise in the area of theorizing curriculum and teacher professional development. Specifically, her area of research lies with: Teachers conceptualizations of physical literacy. She is one of the newest Executive Staff Officers with the Alberta... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am MST
F2002 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB

Technology

Audience All Divisions

1:00pm MST

Using AI to Enhance Human-Centered Work

Thursday February 20, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST

F156

Join this workshop to explore strategies that leverage AI to enhance communication and connection. We will explore the intersection of AI and our social and emotional world, professional considerations for leveraging AI tools for human-centered work, and versatile strategies that work with a variety of AI tools. Participants are encouraged to bring a device, such as a laptop or tablet, for the hands-on activities included in this workshop.

Speakers

Dr. Stacey Hannay

Executive Staff Officer / Cadre Supérieure, ATA - ESO - PD

Thursday February 20, 2025 1:00pm - 2:00pm MST
F156 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB

Technology

Audience All Divisions

1:00pm MST

Welcome to the Sheet Show: Getting Organized in Google Sheets!

Thursday February 20, 2025 1:00pm - 3:30pm MST

S151

Join for an interactive session where participants will learn how to harness the power of Google Sheets to create personalized planners, curriculum checklists, and a linked dashboard for seamless organization. Prepare to be working primarily in Sheets, with a dash of Canva. I'll show you a few things, the rest of the time is yours to build! For both beginners and intermediate users.

Speakers

Janessa Connor

Teacher, Grasslands School Division

Thursday February 20, 2025 1:00pm - 3:30pm MST
S151 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB

Technology

Audience All Divisions

2:30pm MST

AI Prompting for Teacher Success

Thursday February 20, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm MST

F156

Discover how to harness the power of AI chatbots like ChatGPT to enhance your teaching practice! In this hands-on professional development session, you’ll learn how to craft effective prompts to get tailored, high-quality results including generating engaging lesson plans, creating differentiated instructional materials, or brainstorming new pedagogical strategies. Perfect for beginners and seasoned tech users alike, this session will equip you with practical skills to use AI as a creative collaborator and thinking partner. Leave with ready-to-use examples, prompt templates, and confidence to make AI work for you in the classroom.

Speakers

Dr. Stacey Hannay

Executive Staff Officer / Cadre Supérieure, ATA - ESO - PD

Thursday February 20, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm MST
F156 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB

Technology

Audience All Divisions

2:30pm MST

Virtual Reality in the Classroom

Thursday February 20, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm MST

Crowfoot Room

In this session we will explore how virtual reality can be used in the classroom. We will look at and use various Apps that can be beneficial in courses such as Science, Physical Education & Fitness, Art, Design, Language Learning, Wellness, and more. Virtual Reality is a growing technology that can enhance the ability of students to not only learn, but experience concepts in the classroom in an impactful and meaningful way. Participants will have the opportunity to try some of the Apps discussed on Meta Quest 2 VR headsets.

Speakers

Brian Sloan

I'm Brian Sloan, a teacher, artist, and VR enthusiast from Redcliff, Alberta. I've been teaching for five years at Parkside Junior High School where I teach Math, Art, World Languages, and Virtual Reality. I have been fortunate enough to teach many of my passions. This has led me... Read More →

Thursday February 20, 2025 2:30pm - 3:30pm MST
Crowfoot Room 299 College Dr SE, Medicine Hat, AB

Technology

Audience Div 3, Div 4