General
Teaching to Diversity ~ The Three Block Model of UDL
- Presenter: Jennifer Katz
- April 2015
This PD was provided by Turtle River School Division and focused on Universal Design in the classroom. The full day workshop provided examples of success as well as ways to implement UDL in any classroom.
No Such Thing as a Bad Kid
- Presenter: Charlie Appelstein
- December 2014
Charlie Appelstein provided information and techniques for understanding and responding to students with behavioural troubles in the classroom. This was a full day PD provided by Turtle River School Division.
Laughter For No Reason
- Presenter: Louise Lamont (MTS)
- April 2014
This PD was provided by Turtle River School Division and focused on wellness. Attendees learned different methods and strategies to bring laughter and positive attitudes into the classroom as well as their personal lives in order to maintain a healthier and more balanced life.
Finding the Wellness Balance
- Presenter: Lia Baksina (MTS)
- April 2014
This PD, provided by Turtle River School Division, provided a way to look at life in a positive manner and as a result develop a exciting and welcoming classroom and atmosphere for students. The presenter also focused on the impact that being positive will have on your personal life, not just professional.
Supporting Students With Learning Difficulties
- Presenter: Chris Brown (LIFT)
- October 2013
This presentation focused on the various learning difficulties that can be present in the classroom. Chris gave numerous strategies and techniques to dealing with specific and general learning difficulties in order to make the classroom a more engaging environment for all students.
50 Suggestions for Developing Relationships With Challenging Students
- Presenter: Bill Bolley (LIFT)
- October 2012
During this session, 50 suggestions for developing relationships with challenging students were presented. Strategies ranged from basic to specific techniques that allow teachers to develop important relationships with students to make the classroom environment more successful for all students.
Safe & Caring Schools in Cyber Times
- Presenter: Kate Roberts (BYTE)
- February 2013
This informative session concentrated on the importance of making connections and building community within the classroom. The presentation covered programs, foundations, prevention and responding to incents in terms of cyber bullying.
Classroom Management
- Presenter: Blake Stephens (FAB 5)
- October 2013
This presentation provided tools to deal with setting limits for students, classroom management, as well as staying well as a teacher. Strategies were given to help build relationships with students, as well as how to deal with behavioural issues as they arise.
Working With Educational Assistants
- Presenter: Andrea Overbye (FAB 5)
- October 2013
This presentation focused on clarifying the roles and responsibilities of educational assistants in the classroom. Specific planning and management techniques were given to facilitate the most effective working environment in the classroom.
Being Away From Your Classroom
- Presenter: Pam Stinson (FAB 5)
- October 2013
This session provided techniques, planning tips and other aids for times that teachers need to be away from the classroom. Strategies were given to make these occasions to be smooth transitions for the teacher, the students, the school and the substitute teacher.
EAL Learners in the K-12 Classroom
- Presenters: Katie Cherniak, Kevin Carter, Melanie Davlut, & Kim Hewlett (FAB 5)
- October 2013
This presentation from members of TEAL provided a brief overview on how to start planning, implement programing and assessment for EAL learners in the classroom.
Project Based Learning
- Presenters: Devon Caldwell & Leah Obach (BYTE)
- February 2014
This session walked participants through the basic steps of incorporating project based learning successfully in any classroom. Devon & Leah shared their experience of project based learning as a single classroom as well as how to successfully collaborate with other grades or other schools on a project to ensure student engagement and learning reaches its fullest potential.
ELA
The Essentials of Guided Reading
- Presenter: Betty Howell
- September 2012
This workshop explored the instructional strategy of guided reading. Topics included its role in a balanced literacy program, assessment and grouping, steps in a guided reading session, materials to use, roles of teacher and student and creating a lesson plan.
What's Different About Nonfiction
- Presenter: Don Cuggy
- September 2012
This workshop focused on the skills that students need to be taught in order to successfully make the transition from reading fiction to nonfiction text. Strategies and techniques were given to improve comprehension and confidence in middle years readers.
I Only Wish I Had Read It Sooner (K-12)
- Presenter: Joe Stouffer
- September 2012
This session focused on the secrets of literacy instruction that all teachers need to know. An exploration of how students learn to read and how to assist students in any class who are struggling with reading and writing was an integral part of the presentation.
Assessing Readers - Running Records
- Presenter: Joe Stouffer
- September 2013
This training workshop focused on Running Records of any text in order to record and analyze students' reading behaviours as a means to inform instruction. The session focused on the use of the Benchmark Assessment (Fountas & Pinnell) to assess students' strategic activity, accuracy, fluency, and comprehension within, beyond, and about texts.
ICT
SMARTer with Technology
- Presenter: Devon Caldwell
- November 2012
This presentation focused on the basics as well as advanced aspects of using SMART Boards and SMART Notebook software in the classroom. Applications for software, sourcing and modifying existing lessons and creating new ones were provided.
Building a Technology Toolbox
- Presenter: Devon Caldwell
- January 2013
This workshop introduced tools and programs to help teachers effectively connect, communicate and collaborate with students, families, and other classrooms around the world. Exploration of how technology can streamline classroom procedures such as calendar, attendance, and assessment were also shown.
Teaching in a BYOD Classroom
- Presenter: Roy Norris (BYTE)
- February 2013
This engaging presentation from Roy Norris explained the challenges and successes of Dakota Collegiate's implementation of BYOD in their schools.
Edmodo in a Multi-Aged Classroom
- Presenter: Barry Walder (BYTE)
- February 2013
This session provided benefits of Edmodo in the classroom. Explanation was given on how it was beneficial for students, teachers, and parents in connecting with each other and keeping the lines of communication open between the home and the school.
21st Century Learners
- Presenter: Sophia Palahicky (BYTE)
- February 2013
This presentation focused on the importance of creation, collaboration, connection, and community within the classroom. Sophia provided techniques and examples of implementing the 4 C's into a classroom in order to benefit the 21st Century learner.
The 5 C's: Creating Authentic Projects To Engage Teachers & Learners
- Presenter: Andy McKeil (FAB 5)
- October 2013
Through the context of the 5 Cs framework for supporting the development of essential 21st Century skills in education, this presentation highlighted authentic projects that build upon these specific focus areas - Communication, Collaboration, Critical thinking, Citizenship and Creativity. Insight was gained into the inspiration, planning, process and culmination of specific projects that have been developed to engage teachers & learners while delivering authentic programming for students across grade levels.
Technology Tips & Tricks
- Presenter: Jodi Hrymak (BYTE 2014)
- February 2014
This presentation provided a number of different web and app based programs that can be used in the classroom. Through this session both classroom management as well as instructional tips were given.
Science
Electrify Your Lesson Plan
- Presenter: Manitoba Hydro
- January 2014
This Manitoba Hydro presentation provided videos, computer resources, teacher packages and student activities based around the Manitoba Curriculum when teaching on electricity.
Everybody Loves Science
- Presenter: Sandy Margetts
- February 2014
This hands on workshop dealt with science inquiry, the design process, and discrepant events. Numerous support materials and curriculum connections were given that will help enrich a classroom science program.
Math
Jump Math
- Presenter: Liz Barrett
- February 2015
This full day workshop focused around the JUMP Math program and how to successfully implement it into the classroom.
First Steps in Math
- Presenter: Jim Hopfner
- 2014/2015
First Steps in Math provides a variety of tools and resources to assess and evaluate students learning in mathematics. This comprehensive course was taken over 4 full day sessions.
Math Strategies in a Differentiated Classroom
- Presenters: Hollee Perreault, Krista Adams, Stacey Hainstock & Danielle Taylor (LIFT)
- October 2013
This workshop explained the effectiveness of math stations in a differentiated classroom. The presesnters walked participants through the important aspects of organizing and implementing math stations, as well as activities to include.
French
French in the Classroom
- Presenters: Denis Rondeau & Romeo Lemieux
- January 2015
This two day workshop focused on basic French instruction in the classroom. Attention was paid to strategies to use with students to encourage oral fluency in French in the classroom.
Teaching to Diversity ~ The Three Block Model of UDL
- Presenter: Jennifer Katz
- April 2015
This PD was provided by Turtle River School Division and focused on Universal Design in the classroom. The full day workshop provided examples of success as well as ways to implement UDL in any classroom.
No Such Thing as a Bad Kid
- Presenter: Charlie Appelstein
- December 2014
Charlie Appelstein provided information and techniques for understanding and responding to students with behavioural troubles in the classroom. This was a full day PD provided by Turtle River School Division.
Laughter For No Reason
- Presenter: Louise Lamont (MTS)
- April 2014
This PD was provided by Turtle River School Division and focused on wellness. Attendees learned different methods and strategies to bring laughter and positive attitudes into the classroom as well as their personal lives in order to maintain a healthier and more balanced life.
Finding the Wellness Balance
- Presenter: Lia Baksina (MTS)
- April 2014
This PD, provided by Turtle River School Division, provided a way to look at life in a positive manner and as a result develop a exciting and welcoming classroom and atmosphere for students. The presenter also focused on the impact that being positive will have on your personal life, not just professional.
Supporting Students With Learning Difficulties
- Presenter: Chris Brown (LIFT)
- October 2013
This presentation focused on the various learning difficulties that can be present in the classroom. Chris gave numerous strategies and techniques to dealing with specific and general learning difficulties in order to make the classroom a more engaging environment for all students.
50 Suggestions for Developing Relationships With Challenging Students
- Presenter: Bill Bolley (LIFT)
- October 2012
During this session, 50 suggestions for developing relationships with challenging students were presented. Strategies ranged from basic to specific techniques that allow teachers to develop important relationships with students to make the classroom environment more successful for all students.
Safe & Caring Schools in Cyber Times
- Presenter: Kate Roberts (BYTE)
- February 2013
This informative session concentrated on the importance of making connections and building community within the classroom. The presentation covered programs, foundations, prevention and responding to incents in terms of cyber bullying.
Classroom Management
- Presenter: Blake Stephens (FAB 5)
- October 2013
This presentation provided tools to deal with setting limits for students, classroom management, as well as staying well as a teacher. Strategies were given to help build relationships with students, as well as how to deal with behavioural issues as they arise.
Working With Educational Assistants
- Presenter: Andrea Overbye (FAB 5)
- October 2013
This presentation focused on clarifying the roles and responsibilities of educational assistants in the classroom. Specific planning and management techniques were given to facilitate the most effective working environment in the classroom.
Being Away From Your Classroom
- Presenter: Pam Stinson (FAB 5)
- October 2013
This session provided techniques, planning tips and other aids for times that teachers need to be away from the classroom. Strategies were given to make these occasions to be smooth transitions for the teacher, the students, the school and the substitute teacher.
EAL Learners in the K-12 Classroom
- Presenters: Katie Cherniak, Kevin Carter, Melanie Davlut, & Kim Hewlett (FAB 5)
- October 2013
This presentation from members of TEAL provided a brief overview on how to start planning, implement programing and assessment for EAL learners in the classroom.
Project Based Learning
- Presenters: Devon Caldwell & Leah Obach (BYTE)
- February 2014
This session walked participants through the basic steps of incorporating project based learning successfully in any classroom. Devon & Leah shared their experience of project based learning as a single classroom as well as how to successfully collaborate with other grades or other schools on a project to ensure student engagement and learning reaches its fullest potential.
ELA
The Essentials of Guided Reading
- Presenter: Betty Howell
- September 2012
This workshop explored the instructional strategy of guided reading. Topics included its role in a balanced literacy program, assessment and grouping, steps in a guided reading session, materials to use, roles of teacher and student and creating a lesson plan.
What's Different About Nonfiction
- Presenter: Don Cuggy
- September 2012
This workshop focused on the skills that students need to be taught in order to successfully make the transition from reading fiction to nonfiction text. Strategies and techniques were given to improve comprehension and confidence in middle years readers.
I Only Wish I Had Read It Sooner (K-12)
- Presenter: Joe Stouffer
- September 2012
This session focused on the secrets of literacy instruction that all teachers need to know. An exploration of how students learn to read and how to assist students in any class who are struggling with reading and writing was an integral part of the presentation.
Assessing Readers - Running Records
- Presenter: Joe Stouffer
- September 2013
This training workshop focused on Running Records of any text in order to record and analyze students' reading behaviours as a means to inform instruction. The session focused on the use of the Benchmark Assessment (Fountas & Pinnell) to assess students' strategic activity, accuracy, fluency, and comprehension within, beyond, and about texts.
ICT
SMARTer with Technology
- Presenter: Devon Caldwell
- November 2012
This presentation focused on the basics as well as advanced aspects of using SMART Boards and SMART Notebook software in the classroom. Applications for software, sourcing and modifying existing lessons and creating new ones were provided.
Building a Technology Toolbox
- Presenter: Devon Caldwell
- January 2013
This workshop introduced tools and programs to help teachers effectively connect, communicate and collaborate with students, families, and other classrooms around the world. Exploration of how technology can streamline classroom procedures such as calendar, attendance, and assessment were also shown.
Teaching in a BYOD Classroom
- Presenter: Roy Norris (BYTE)
- February 2013
This engaging presentation from Roy Norris explained the challenges and successes of Dakota Collegiate's implementation of BYOD in their schools.
Edmodo in a Multi-Aged Classroom
- Presenter: Barry Walder (BYTE)
- February 2013
This session provided benefits of Edmodo in the classroom. Explanation was given on how it was beneficial for students, teachers, and parents in connecting with each other and keeping the lines of communication open between the home and the school.
21st Century Learners
- Presenter: Sophia Palahicky (BYTE)
- February 2013
This presentation focused on the importance of creation, collaboration, connection, and community within the classroom. Sophia provided techniques and examples of implementing the 4 C's into a classroom in order to benefit the 21st Century learner.
The 5 C's: Creating Authentic Projects To Engage Teachers & Learners
- Presenter: Andy McKeil (FAB 5)
- October 2013
Through the context of the 5 Cs framework for supporting the development of essential 21st Century skills in education, this presentation highlighted authentic projects that build upon these specific focus areas - Communication, Collaboration, Critical thinking, Citizenship and Creativity. Insight was gained into the inspiration, planning, process and culmination of specific projects that have been developed to engage teachers & learners while delivering authentic programming for students across grade levels.
Technology Tips & Tricks
- Presenter: Jodi Hrymak (BYTE 2014)
- February 2014
This presentation provided a number of different web and app based programs that can be used in the classroom. Through this session both classroom management as well as instructional tips were given.
Science
Electrify Your Lesson Plan
- Presenter: Manitoba Hydro
- January 2014
This Manitoba Hydro presentation provided videos, computer resources, teacher packages and student activities based around the Manitoba Curriculum when teaching on electricity.
Everybody Loves Science
- Presenter: Sandy Margetts
- February 2014
This hands on workshop dealt with science inquiry, the design process, and discrepant events. Numerous support materials and curriculum connections were given that will help enrich a classroom science program.
Math
Jump Math
- Presenter: Liz Barrett
- February 2015
This full day workshop focused around the JUMP Math program and how to successfully implement it into the classroom.
First Steps in Math
- Presenter: Jim Hopfner
- 2014/2015
First Steps in Math provides a variety of tools and resources to assess and evaluate students learning in mathematics. This comprehensive course was taken over 4 full day sessions.
Math Strategies in a Differentiated Classroom
- Presenters: Hollee Perreault, Krista Adams, Stacey Hainstock & Danielle Taylor (LIFT)
- October 2013
This workshop explained the effectiveness of math stations in a differentiated classroom. The presesnters walked participants through the important aspects of organizing and implementing math stations, as well as activities to include.
French
French in the Classroom
- Presenters: Denis Rondeau & Romeo Lemieux
- January 2015
This two day workshop focused on basic French instruction in the classroom. Attention was paid to strategies to use with students to encourage oral fluency in French in the classroom.