The BOLTT Ottawa 2025 Spring Conference program will be posted in mid to late February, 2025. check back closer to that date for updates.
Click the ‘BOLTT Ottawa Program’ button above for a detailed conference program.
Go to the Ottawa Conference Registration page of our BOLTT website:
https://www.boltt.ca/ottawa-registration/
Please remember that all conference workshops have attendee caps due to limited seating. Once a cap is reached for a particular workshop, it will no longer be a selectable option. Register today to avoid disappointment.
Please do not attend workshops for which you are not registered as most will be filled.
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Join us for dinner and the OeLC Awards Banquet to celebrate excellence and the outstanding contributions of our members.
OeLC Member board attendees – included with your registration fee
Non-OeLC member attendees – $60.00 each
BOLTT Conference Presentations and Workshops
Join us for a hot breakfast to start your day
Served from 7:30 AM – 8:30 AM in the Newbridge Foyer
Join us and be inspired by the words of our keynote speaker, Dwayne Matthews as he continues with, and expands on his message from the BOLTT Toronto Fall Conference. Dwayne is an education strategist and innovation evangelist who focuses on the future of education, disruptive innovation, and the future of work. He is the founder of TomorrowNow Learning Labs and advises global leaders on the fourth industrial revolution technologies and their impact on education and the economy.
Trevor Pratt – Consultant – Hamilton-Wentworth DSB
An overview of the Learning Outcomes Tool will be provided. Participants will learn how to bring expectations into their course, tag them to content, assignments and evaluations. Course mapping for gap analysis will be discussed.
Attendees: Virtual and In-Person
Theme: Assessment, Evaluation, and Feedback|Course Development|Engagement/Empowerment
Type: Dialogue|Presentation|Hands On
Language: English
Target Panel(s): Senior (Gr 10-12)|Intermediate (Gr 7 – 9)
Target Audience: Teachers – Online|DeLCs|Consultants|Pre-Service Teachers|Superintendents|Learning & Teaching Coaches|Teachers – In-Person|Administrators|TELT-Cs
Target Subject Area(s): Appropriate for all subject areas
Target Program(s): Appropriate for all program types
Lynn Thomas – DeLC – Grand Erie DSB Nicole Schrock – TELT-C – Grand Erie DSB
Equalize your assessments and evaluations in eLearning. eLearning has traditionally been product-heavy because it is difficult to track observations and conversations in an online, asynchronous class. This workshop will guide you through effective strategies and how to implement them step-by-step in Brightspace. Topics covered will include adding course expectations, tracking observations and conversations, audio and video notes, and single-point rubrics. There will be guided hands-on instruction on how to implement these strategies in your courses and time for questions.
Attendees: Virtual and In-Person
Theme: Assessment, Evaluation, and Feedback|Innovative Teaching Methods|Technology in Education
Type: Interactive|Presentation|Hands On
Language: English
Target Panel(s): Senior (Gr 10-12)|Adult|Intermediate (Gr 7 – 9)|Post-Secondary
Target Audience: Pre-Service Teachers|Learning & Teaching Coaches|Teachers – Online|Teachers – In-Person
Target Subject Area(s): Appropriate for all subject areas
Target Program(s): Blended Learning|Alternative Education|Adult Education|eLearning|In-Class Learning|Continuing Education
Andrea Kleinsteuber – DeLC/TELT-C – Rainbow DSB
Get ready to level up your Discussion activities! In this session we will unlock new possibilities for teaching and learning as we explore how to build strong communities, ignite student engagement, and make learning visible using the Discussion Tool. You will leave with strategies for overcoming common challenges as we reimagine the role of Discussions in our lessons.
Attendees: Virtual and In-Person
Theme: Course Development|Engagement/Empowerment
Type: Presentation
Language: English
Target Panel(s): Intermediate (Gr 7 – 9)|Senior (Gr 10-12)
Target Audience: Appropriate for all audiences
Target Subject Area(s): Appropriate for all subject areas
Target Program(s): Appropriate for all program types
Kevin Downe – Teacher – Upper Grand DSB Matt Leggett – Teacher – Upper Grand DSB
Sean Hamilton – DeLC/TELT-C – Upper Grand DSB
This presentation will guide participants through the process of using AI to create simple interactive activities that can be built right into a course. For example, we have begun to get AI to create HTML codes for interactives that can be added to our data management course, where we require students to simulate different scenarios and play with the curriculum. This workshop is intended for a cross-curricular audience and does not require any coding background.
Attendees: Virtual and In-Person
Theme: Innovative Teaching Methods|Technology in Education
Type: Presentation|Hands On
Language: English
Target Panel(s): Appropriate for all panels
Target Audience: Teachers – Online|Teachers – In-Person
Target Subject Area(s): Appropriate for all subject areas|Mathematics
Target Program(s): Blended Learning|Summer School|Hybrid Learning|eLearning|Night School
Connie Boros – TELT-C – Upper Canada DSB
The D2L platform is the perfect platform to support the pedagogy of the face-to-face classroom. Topics covered: What is Blended Learning?, Benefits of Using D2L for Blended Learning, How the D2L Platform Can be Used in Blended Learning, Course Content & Creator +, Strategies for the Classroom, Resources, Q&A and Demos.
Attendees: In-Person
Theme: Technology in Education
Type: Presentation
Language: English
Target Panel(s): Appropriate for all panels
Target Audience: Teachers – In-Person|Learning & Teaching Coaches|Teachers – Online|TELT-Cs|Tech Support|Consultants
Target Subject Area(s): Appropriate for all subject areas
Target Program(s): In-Class Learning|Hybrid Learning|Alternative Education|Blended Learning|Continuing Education|eLearning
Heather Bilder – Consultant – Ottawa Catholic SB
In this 50-minute session, we’ll delve into how digital tools empower multilingual learners and facilitate their access to curriculum content. We’ll explore a range of tools, including Canva, MagicSchool, Translation Hub, Google Lens, Microsoft Translator, Flip, and more. Join us as we unlock the potential of these tools!
Attendees: Virtual and In-Person
Theme: Innovative Teaching Methods|Technology in Education|Inclusive Education|Language Teaching and Learning
Type: Presentation|Interactive
Language: English
Target Panel(s): Appropriate for all panels
Target Audience: Appropriate for all audiences
Target Subject Area(s): Appropriate for all subject areas
Target Program(s): Appropriate for all program types
Carmela La Rosa – DeLC – Toronto Catholic DSB
This presentation explores the critical intersection of mindfulness and mental health within the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Delving into the challenges and stressors faced by students and educators in the digital realm, the session focuses on practical strategies to cultivate mindfulness and enhance mental well-being. From leveraging technology for guided mindfulness exercises to fostering a supportive online community, participants will gain insights into creating a VLE that not only facilitates academic learning but also prioritizes the mental health and holistic development of its users.
Attendees: In-Person
Theme: Inclusive Education|Engagement/Empowerment
Type: Presentation|Dialogue|Interactive
Language: English
Target Panel(s): Appropriate for all panels
Target Audience: TELT-Cs|Teachers – In-Person|Administrators|Learning & Teaching Coaches|DeLCs|Superintendents|Teachers – Online|Post-Secondary Students
Target Subject Area(s): Appropriate for all subject areas
Target Program(s): Appropriate for all program types
Come together to network with colleagues and enjoy some morning snacks
Payton Jacklin – DeLC/TELT-C – St. Clair Catholic DSB Peter Phinney – DeLC/TELT-C – Greater Essex County DSB
In the absence of official guidance and policies, AI has run rampant through our schools. Students are using it to complete major assessments, and teachers are using it to mark those major assessments. What can be done to address the concerns that arise from this? This session, designed for policy makers, influencers, and implementers in school districts, will present a framework for thinking about AI in our schools and the development of thoughtful policies around its usage and implementation. The session will also identify key, actionable steps that can be taken to prepare staff and students in AI literacy and for responsible use of AI in their work.
Attendees: Virtual and In-Person
Theme: Technology in Education
Type: Presentation
Language: English
Target Panel(s): Appropriate for all panels
Target Audience: TELT-Cs|DeLCs|Consultants|Learning & Teaching Coaches|Coordinators|Administrators|Superintendents|Directors|CEO
Target Subject Area(s): Appropriate for all subject areas
Target Program(s): Appropriate for all program types
Lynn Thomas – DeLC – Grand Erie DSB Nicole Schrock – TELT-C – Grand Erie DSB
Equalize your assessments and evaluations in eLearning. eLearning has traditionally been product-heavy because it is difficult to track observations and conversations in an online, asynchronous class. This workshop will guide you through effective strategies and how to implement them step-by-step in Brightspace. Topics covered will include adding course expectations, tracking observations and conversations, audio and video notes, and single-point rubrics. There will be guided hands-on instruction on how to implement these strategies in your courses and time for questions.
Attendees: Virtual and In-Person
Theme: Assessment, Evaluation, and Feedback|Innovative Teaching Methods|Technology in Education
Type: Interactive|Presentation|Hands On
Language: English
Target Panel(s): Senior (Gr 10-12)|Adult|Intermediate (Gr 7 – 9)|Post-Secondary
Target Audience: Pre-Service Teachers|Learning & Teaching Coaches|Teachers – Online|Teachers – In-Person
Target Subject Area(s): Appropriate for all subject areas
Target Program(s): Blended Learning|Alternative Education|Adult Education|eLearning|In-Class Learning|Continuing Education
Erin Varsava – TELT-C – Simcoe Muskoka Catholic DSB Michael Timpano – DeLC – Simcoe Muskoka Catholic DSB
This presentation will focus on the 7 Best Practices that SMCDSB has developed for eLearning Teacher training and support. As a Catholic board, the 7 Best Practices have direct ties to the Catholic Graduate Expectations and this will be showcased, but the practices themselves are applicable to all boards and educators.
Attendees: Virtual and In-Person
Theme: Assessment, Evaluation, and Feedback|Inclusive Education|Teacher Professional Development
Type: Presentation
Language: English
Target Panel(s): Appropriate for all panels
Target Audience: Teachers – Online|TELT- Cs|DeLCs|Coordinators|Administrators|Superintendents|Directors|Pre-Service Teachers
Target Subject Area(s): Appropriate for all subject areas
Target Program(s): eLearning|Hybrid Learning|Blended Learning
Anu Arora – Administrator – Peel DSB Ailynne Sobec – Consultant – Peel DSB
In this session, we will explore strategies and digital tools to promote engagement and empower students in asynchronous online learning.
Attendees: Virtual and In-Person
Theme: Innovative Teaching Methods|Inclusive Education|Teacher Professional Development|Technology in Education|Assessment, Evaluation, and Feedback
Type: Presentation|Interactive
Language: English
Target Panel(s): Senior (Gr 10-12)|Intermediate (Gr 7 – 9)
Target Audience: Teachers – Online
Target Subject Area(s): Appropriate for all subject areas
Target Program(s): eLearning
Nathan Tordjman – General Manager – InkSmith
Amy Brunetta – Learning Solutions Specialist – InkSmith
Designed specifically for educators new to coding, the Forward Education Climate Action Kit and BBC micro:bit are a powerful duo that brings real-world coding and robotics into the classroom. Explore the Climate Acton Kit and learn how this technology delivers both Ontario curriculum connections and learning outcomes while captivating and inspiring students of all skill levels and learning styles.
Attendees: In-Person
Theme: Technology in Education|Teacher Professional Development|Innovative Teaching Methods|Global Perspectives in Education
Type: Presentation
Language: English
Target Panel(s): Primary (K to Gr. 3)|Elementary (Gr 4 – 6)|Senior (Gr 10-12)|Intermediate (Gr 7 – 9)
Target Audience: TELT-Cs|DeLCs|Consultants|Learning and Teaching Coaches|Superintendents|Administrators|Directors|Teachers – In-Person|Teachers – Online|Tech Support|eRegistrars|Admin Assistants|Coordinators|CEO
Target Subject Area(s): Technological Education|Mathematics|Library / Learning Resource Centre|Computer Studies|Science
Target Program(s): In-Class Learning|Library|Technology Use and or Distribution|SHSM
Miranda Allen – TELT-C – Simcoe County DSB
In this session learn how to use release conditions in Brightspace to create a virtual escape room for your students to work through. A sample escape room will be shared that uses a variety of different tools within the platform to showcase how they can be incorporated into this activity. There will be opportunities for participants to personalize the content provided or create a version of their own.
Attendees: Virtual and In-Person
Theme: Engagement/Empowerment|Innovative Teaching Methods
Type: Presentation|Hands On
Language: English
Target Panel(s): Senior (Gr 10-12)|Intermediate (Gr 7 – 9)
Target Audience: TELT-Cs|Teachers – In-Person|Teachers – Online
Target Subject Area(s): Appropriate for all subject areas
Target Program(s): In-Class Learning|Summer School|Alternative Education|eLearning|Blended Learning|Hybrid Learning|Night School
Carmela La Rosa – DeLC – Toronto Catholic DSB
This presentation explores the critical intersection of mindfulness and mental health within the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Delving into the challenges and stressors faced by students and educators in the digital realm, the session focuses on practical strategies to cultivate mindfulness and enhance mental well-being. From leveraging technology for guided mindfulness exercises to fostering a supportive online community, participants will gain insights into creating a VLE that not only facilitates academic learning but also prioritizes the mental health and holistic development of its users.
Attendees: In-Person
Theme: Inclusive Education|Engagement/Empowerment
Type: Presentation|Dialogue|Interactive
Language: English
Target Panel(s): Appropriate for all panels
Target Audience: TELT-Cs|Teachers – In-Person|Administrators|Learning & Teaching Coaches|DeLCs|Superintendents|Teachers – Online|Post-Secondary Students
Target Subject Area(s): Appropriate for all subject areas
Target Program(s): Appropriate for all program types
Join us for a hot lunch and time to network with colleagues
Kyle Geerlings – Teacher – Grand Erie DSB Nicole Schrock – TELT-C – Grand Erie DSB
Enter the wardrobe into the new frontier of eLearning that we are all working to innovate and problem-solve in real time. There are many unique challenges to student learning that educators face when navigating an eLearning course. With a focus on those early on in their eLearning journey, this interactive presentation will explore the five most common barriers that teachers encounter in their eLearning class and provide tangible strategies and Brightspace tools to overcome these barriers to further cultivate student learning. Kyle is a current eLearning teacher and Nicole the TeLTc, which brings together different lenses and experiences to the presentation. Our focus is to give educators something concrete that each can walk away with to apply to their class the next day.
Attendees: Virtual and In-Person
Theme: Assessment, Evaluation, and Feedback|Innovative Teaching Methods|Course Development|Technology in Education
Type: Presentation
Language: English
Target Panel(s): Senior (Gr 10-12)|Adult|Intermediate (Gr 7 – 9)
Target Audience: Consultants|Learning & Teaching Coaches|Teachers – Online
Target Subject Area(s): Appropriate for all subject areas
Target Program(s): eLearning
Alek Kolga – Education Manager – SMART Technologies
Anshu Appal – Senior Customer Success Manager – SMART Technologies
In this session, we will look at multiple strategies for making any lesson interactive for students via their devices – live or asynchronous. As teachers build their skills and lesson libraries and skills, Organization Libraries enable your board to structure lessons for sharing across the province.
Attendees: Virtual and In-Person
Theme: Innovative Teaching Methods|Inclusive Education|Teacher Professional Development|Technology in Education|Assessment, Evaluation, and Feedback
Type: Presentation
Language: English
Target Panel(s): Appropriate for all panels
Target Audience: Appropriate for all audiences
Target Subject Area(s): Appropriate for all subject areas
Target Program(s): Appropriate for all program types
Trevor Martin – TELT-C – Lambton Kent DSB
Mike Smith – Coordinator of IT Security Services – Lambton Kent DSB
Struggling with student engagement? Learn how LKDSB Program and IT departments have partnered to introduce eSports, an initiative that has increased student voice, engagement, and attendance. At this session, we will discuss how we went from a small 4 school pilot and, in 6 months, grew it into strong eSports league with 25 participating schools. We will discuss what eSports looks like in a variety of LKDSB Elementary and Secondary schools and outline what our eSports seasons look like. Finally, at this session, learn how we have leveraged partnerships with Lambton College and St. Clair College to provide a wide variety of opportunities for students.
Attendees: Virtual and In-Person
Theme: Technology in Education
Type: Presentation
Language: English
Target Panel(s): Appropriate for all panels
Target Audience: Appropriate for all audiences
Target Subject Area(s): Program Support and Administration
Target Program(s): Technology Use and or Distribution
Tara Potter – Consultant – Ottawa Catholic SB
In the age of AI, it is becoming more and more necessary to have conversations with students to ensure the integrity of the course work/assignments from students. This is sometimes difficult in an elearning space. Learn how to leverage chat bots like Copilot and Canva Magic to develop effective questions to ask students throughout the learning process to ensure that the work is authentically theirs. *Hint those AI checkers aren’t always consistent! Learn how to use Microsoft flip to then get super fast video and or audio answers from students. Have the students answer and give feedback to each other. The age of AI is here! We got this!
Attendees: Virtual and In-Person
Theme: Assessment, Evaluation, and Feedback|Technology in Education|Inclusive Education|Innovative Teaching Methods|Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Type: Presentation|Interactive
Language: English
Target Panel(s): Elementary (Gr 4 – 6)|Adult|Post-Secondary|Senior (Gr 10-12)|Intermediate (Gr 7 – 9)
Target Audience: Teachers – In-Person|Teachers – Online|Consultants|Learning & Teaching Coaches
Target Subject Area(s): Appropriate for all subject areas
Target Program(s): Hybrid Learning|Blended Learning|Adult Education|In-Class Learning|eLearning
Maureen Asselin – DeLC/TELT-C – Halton Catholic DSB Sonia Ellison – Administrator – Halton Catholic DSB
This presentation delves into the strengths, current needs, and future strategies of online learning, with a specific focus on maximizing student success within the context of the Ontario Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). To advance online learning for student success in Ontario, integrating artificial intelligence within the VLE can personalize experiences through adaptive learning platforms. Creating virtual collaborative spaces in the VLE fosters community and peer-to- peer learning. Continuous professional development for educators is vital to navigating the evolving landscape of the Ontario VLE effectively. This presentation aims to provide a concise yet comprehensive overview, acknowledging the unique aspects of the VLE. By addressing these specific considerations, we can collectively contribute to the ongoing evolution of education, ensuring that online learning in Ontario becomes a powerful catalyst for academic achievement and personal growth.
Attendees: In-Person
Theme: Innovative Teaching Methods|Technology in Education|Educational Leadership|Engagement/Empowerment
Type: Interactive|Presentation
Language: English
Target Panel(s): Adult|Intermediate (Gr 7 – 9)|Senior (Gr 10-12)|Elementary (Gr 4 – 6)|Primary (K to Gr. 3)
Target Audience: TELT-Cs|Superintendents|Consultants|eRegistrars|Learning & Teaching Coaches|Teachers – Online|Administrators|DeLCs|Coordinators|Directors|Pre-Service Teachers|CEO
Target Subject Area(s): First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies|Canadian and World Studies|Computer Studies|The Arts|Classical Studies and International Languages|Business Studies|Cooperative Education|English|English as a Second Language|Guidance and Career Education|French|French as a Second Language|Science|Mathematics|Program Support and Administration|Interdisciplinary Studies|Social Science and the Humanities|Technological Education|Health and Physical Education
Target Program(s): Blended Learning|Summer School|eLearning|Adult Education|Hybrid Learning|Alternative Education|In-Class Learning|Night School|Guidance|Continuing Education|Correspondence|Special Education|SHSM|Experiential Learning|Dual Credits|Technology Use and or Distribution|Numeracy|Gifted Education|International Baccalaureate|Advanced Placement|Supervised Alternative Learning SAL|English Immersion|Literacy|English Language Learners|French Immersion|Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition PLAR
Kyle Lord-Green – Teacher – Grand Erie DSB
Do you or teachers in your Board report challenges related to student engagement and building community in eLearning classrooms? Are you looking for ways to personalize your course and put a face to the virtual teacher? Do you want an excuse to buy a ring light? In this session I will discuss some of the video tools available in Brightspace, share some tools and best practices I’ve used in my eLearning classroom, and report what students have to say about video tools and their effectiveness in fostering learning. This session will include opportunities for participants to workshop video tools for Brightspace Homepages, Content pages, Assignment feedback, and create a YouTube channel if they’re feeling adventurous.
Attendees: Virtual and In-Person
Theme: Engagement/Empowerment|Technology in Education|Innovative Teaching Methods
Type: Presentation|Interactive
Language: English
Target Panel(s): Appropriate for all panels
Target Audience: DeLCs|TELT-Cs|CEO|Consultants|Pre-Service Teachers|Post-Secondary Students|Teachers – Online|Administrators
Target Subject Area(s): Appropriate for all subject areas
Target Program(s): Appropriate for all program type
Fanny Giuliani – Sr. Regional Sales Manager | International – Nearpod
Join us to learn about real-time insights into student understanding through interactive lessons, interactive videos, gamification, and activities — all in a single platform.
Attendees: In-Person
Theme: Innovative Teaching Methods|Inclusive Education|Teacher Professional Development|Technology in Education|Assessment, Evaluation, and Feedback
Type: Presentation
Language: English
Target Panel(s): Appropriate for all panels
Target Audience: Appropriate for all audiences
Target Subject Area(s): Appropriate for all subject areas
Target Program(s): Appropriate for all program types
Liz McClelland – DeLC – Simcoe County DSB
Mike Sherwin – DeLC/TELT-C – Kawartha Pine Ridge DSB
This workshop is intended for DeLCs/TELT-Cs who have either never used credit recovery widgets or would like to learn how to update them with new content. Credit recovery widgets allow the synthetization of ministry content into a widget format to be delivered in credit recovery or alt ed sites allowing a multitude of course content to be accessed in a single D2L Brightspace shell. The recent release of more than 30 new and updated Master course shells in Brightspace prompted our boards to work together to update and streamline our credit recovery widgets and shells for use across our schools. During this session, we will show you how to create responsive table code for credit recovery widgets, copy and organize course files associated with the widgets and how to set up your credit recovery shells. We will also review some of the ways in which we support our credit recovery teams across our boards. At the end of the session, we will also share the updated table code with any participants who are interested.
Attendees: Virtual and In-Person
Theme: Innovative Teaching Methods|Course Development
Type: Presentation
Language: English
Target Panel(s): Senior (Gr 10-12)
Target Audience: DeLCs|TELT-Cs
Target Subject Area(s): Appropriate for all subject areas
Target Program(s): N/A
Tineke Sutherland – Consultant – Simcoe County DSB
“Storytelling Without Boundaries” showcases WeVideo as a powerful tool for purposeful media creation. Attendees will learn how WeVideo aligns with the new strands in the Ontario Language Curriculum, enabling students to create meaningful and accessible digital media that represents their unique voices and identities. We’ll explore how WeVideo encourages creativity and cross-curricular connections while building media creation skills and focusing on the process for all students. In the hands-on exploration component, attendees will use WeVideo to explore the features of the tool while engaging with the editor, discovering its potential as a tool for purposeful media creation, and seeing how easy the classroom integration functions to monitor student work in real time and provide feedback. WeVideo is a great option for those students who require accommodations for sharing their thinking and learning orally or visually.
WeVideo is MFIPPA-compliant, ECNO approved, therefore, ensuring student information privacy and security. Join us to explore the intersection of creativity, accessibility, and cross-curricular education with WeVideo. Please make sure you bring your laptop or a Chromebook.
Attendees: Virtual and In-Person
Theme: Assessment, Evaluation, and Feedback|Inclusive Education|Technology in Education|Innovative Teaching Methods|Language Teaching and Learning
Type: Presentation|Interactive
Language: English
Target Panel(s): Elementary (Gr 4 – 6)|Primary (K to Gr. 3)|Senior (Gr 10-12)|Intermediate (Gr 7 – 9)
Target Audience: Teachers – Online|Teachers – In-Person|Learning & Teaching Coaches
Target Subject Area(s): Appropriate for all subject areas
Target Program(s): Blended Learning|Numeracy|Special Education|Literacy|In-Class Learning|Technology Use and or Distribution|Gifted Education|eLearning|English Language Learners
Michael Timpano – DeLC – Simcoe Muskoka Catholic DSB Erin Varsava – TELT-C – Simcoe Muskoka Catholic DSB
Are you ready to unlock the full potential of Google Spreadsheets for your professional data needs? Explore techniques, functions, formulas and data visualization tools and discover how to share your data with your team.
Attendees: Virtual and In-Person
Theme: Teacher Professional Development|Technology in Education
Type: Presentation|Hands On|Interactive
Language: English
Target Panel(s): Appropriate for all panels
Target Audience: TELT-Cs|DeLCs|Consultants|eRegistrars|Tech Support|Admin Assistants
Target Subject Area(s): Program Support and Administration
Target Program(s): eLearning
Andrew Bieronski – TELT-C – Waterloo Region DSB
Jennifer Shortreed – Administrator – Waterloo Region DSB
Supporting students to find success in eLearning and Remote settings brings unique challenges for students who may struggle to attend, engage and/or show their learning. This raises the question of what do Student Success settings and
support look in asynchronous and synchronous online classes, along with blended models of learning? The WRDSB has been exploring these questions and is excited to share their learning. This session will introduce their newly created Blended Learning Support Teacher (BLST) role, which is a dedicated Student Success Teacher focused on supporting online students via their home school. We’ll share our learning; best practices, how we leverage the tools in PRISM; including the new Referral tool, and overall thinking and learning in this area.
Attendees: Virtual and In-Person
Theme: Innovative Teaching Methods|Educational Leadership|Technology in Education|Inclusive Education
Type: Presentation
Language: English
Target Panel(s): Appropriate for all panels
Target Audience: Appropriate for all audiences
Target Subject Area(s): Appropriate for all subject areas
Target Program(s): Appropriate for all program types
Todd Bosak – DeLC/TELT-C – Northeastern Catholic DSB
Virtual learning environments have the ability to give learners a window into art from not only across Canada, but around the world. Galleries such as The National Gallery of Canada, The Art Gallery of Ontario, as well as many others, have platforms that let students explore a rich universe of visual art. As well, most of these institutions have vibrant education staff that are excited to build partnerships with classes. This presentation will look at the partnership that has been created by a little school in Cobalt, Ontario, the Temskiskaming Art Gallery, and the McMichael Art Gallery to help students explore and understand their own community through the eyes of some of Canada’s most iconic artists. It will also explore the role of virtual field trips and strategic partnerships with galleries and artists in bringing art to even the most remote learner.
Attendees: In-Person
Theme: Technology in Education|Critical Thinking and Problem Solving|Inclusive Education|Innovative Teaching Methods
Type: Presentation|Interactive
Language: English
Target Panel(s): Appropriate for all panels
Target Audience: Appropriate for all audiences
Target Subject Area(s): First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Studies|Interdisciplinary Studies|English|Social Science and the Humanities|Canadian and World Studies|The Arts|French
Target Program(s): In-Class Learning|Blended Learning|Hybrid Learning|Alternative Education|Correspondence|eLearning
Michelle Booth – DeLC/TELT-C – Waterloo Catholic DSB
In this workshop, we will focus on collecting evidence of learning for an eLearning course; types of portfolios – ongoing and culminating; full portfolio aspects including collection, curation, and reflection; technical aspects specific to D2L portfolio tool and use with eLearning course packs. Options for the final 30% of the course instead of exams will also be discussed.
Attendees: Virtual and In-Person
Theme: Assessment, Evaluation, and Feedback|Technology in Education|Inclusive Education
Type: Interactive|Presentation|Hands On
Language: English
Target Panel(s): Senior (Gr 10-12)|Intermediate (Gr 7 – 9)
Target Audience: Teachers – In-Person|Teachers – Online|TELT-Cs|Consultants|Learning & Teaching Coaches
Target Subject Area(s): Appropriate for all subject areas
Target Program(s): eLearning
Renata Martone – Customer Success Specialist & VLE Consultant – D2L Kristina Beifuss – Customer Success Specialist & VLE Consultant – D2L
Unlock the power of the VLE for literacy enrichment! Join us for this workshop to delve into dynamic Brightspace tools that enhance literacy instruction and foster critical literacy skills for students.
Attendees: In-Person
Theme: Technology in Education|Assessment, Evaluation, and Feedback|Critical Thinking and Problem Solving|Language Teaching and Learning
Type: Presentation
Language: English
Target Panel(s): Primary (K to Gr. 3)|Elementary (Gr 4 – 6)|Intermediate (Gr 7 – 9)|Senior (Gr 10-12)
Target Audience: Teachers – In-Person|Teachers – Online|TELT-Cs|DeLCs|Consultants|Learning and Teaching Coaches|Coordinators|Administrators|Superintendents|Pre-Service Teachers|CEO|Directors
Target Subject Area(s): English as a Second Language|English|Technological Education|Library / Learning Resource Centre
Target Program(s): eLearning|Hybrid Learning|Blended Learning|Alternative Education|Library|Special Education|SHSM|In-Class Learning|Literacy|English Language Learners|Gifted Education|English Immersion
Come together for the conference prize draws, and to network with colleagues and enjoy some afternoon snacks
Snacks served from 2:50 PM – 3:20 PM in the Newbridge Foyer
Prize draws will be held in the Newbridge I & II room. Winners must be present to accept their prize.
Ailynne Sobec – Consultant – Peel DSB Anu Arora – Administrator – Peel DSB
Bernadette Smith – Superintendent – Peel DSB
In this session, we will dive into cutting-edge strategies and share best practices to re-imagine education and redefine leadership for learning, equity, and community in the ever-evolving realm of virtual learning.
Attendees: Virtual and In-Person
Theme: Educational Leadership
Type: Presentation
Language: English
Target Panel(s): Appropriate for all panels
Target Audience: Appropriate for all audiences
Target Subject Area(s): Appropriate for all subject areas
Target Program(s): Blended Learning|Hybrid Learning|eLearning
Tineke Sutherland – Consultant – Simcoe County DSB
“Storytelling Without Boundaries” showcases WeVideo as a powerful tool for purposeful media creation. Attendees will learn how WeVideo aligns with the new strands in the Ontario Language Curriculum, enabling students to create meaningful and accessible digital media that represents their unique voices and identities. We’ll explore how WeVideo
encourages creativity and cross-curricular connections while building media creation skills and focusing on the process for all students. In the hands-on exploration component, attendees will use WeVideo to explore the features of the tool while engaging with the editor, discovering its potential as a tool for purposeful media creation, and seeing how easy the classroom integration functions to monitor student work in real time and provide feedback. WeVideo is a great option for those students who require accommodations for sharing their thinking and learning orally or visually.
WeVideo is MFIPPA-compliant, ECNO approved, therefore, ensuring student information privacy and security. Join us to explore the intersection of creativity, accessibility, and cross-curricular education with WeVideo. Please make sure you bring your laptop or a Chromebook.
Attendees: Virtual and In-Person
Theme: Assessment, Evaluation, and Feedback|Inclusive Education|Technology in Education|Innovative Teaching Methods|Language Teaching and Learning
Type: Presentation|Interactive
Language: English
Target Panel(s): Elementary (Gr 4 – 6)|Primary (K to Gr. 3)|Senior (Gr 10-12)|Intermediate (Gr 7 – 9)
Target Audience: Teachers – Online|Teachers – In-Person|Learning & Teaching Coaches
Target Subject Area(s): Appropriate for all subject areas
Target Program(s): Blended Learning|Numeracy|Special Education|Literacy|In-Class Learning|Technology Use and or Distribution|Gifted Education|eLearning|English Language Learners
Michael Timpano – DeLC – Simcoe Muskoka Catholic DSB Erin Varsava – TELT-C – Simcoe Muskoka Catholic DSB
Are you ready to unlock the full potential of Google Spreadsheets for your professional data needs? Explore techniques, functions, formulas and data visualization tools and discover how to share your data with your team.
Attendees: Virtual and In-Person
Theme: Teacher Professional Development|Technology in Education
Type: Presentation|Hands On|Interactive
Language: English
Target Panel(s): Appropriate for all panels
Target Audience: TELT-Cs|DeLCs|Consultants|eRegistrars|Tech Support|Admin Assistants
Target Subject Area(s): Program Support and Administration
Target Program(s): eLearning
Julian Daher – Consultant – Ottawa Catholic SB
Audra Abromaitis – DeLC/TELT-C – Ottawa Catholic SB
Dive into Productive Struggle: Transforming Pedagogy in the Era of Artificial Intelligence, to unlock the future of assessment and evaluation in your teaching practice. Explore how you can maximize the use of A.I. to create dynamic, personalized learning experiences and revolutionize real-time assessments with accessibility & differentiation in mind. This session is your gateway to shaping innovative, AI-enhanced educational landscapes. We’ll be sure to spiral the use of generative A.I tools like Magic School A.I., Brisk A.I., EdPuzzle, and Flip. See you there!
Attendees: Virtual and In-Person
Theme: Assessment, Evaluation, and Feedback|Critical Thinking and Problem Solving|Technology in Education|Innovative Teaching Methods|Inclusive Education
Type: Presentation
Language: English
Target Panel(s): Appropriate for all panels
Target Audience: Appropriate for all audiences
Target Subject Area(s): Appropriate for all subject areas
Target Program(s): Appropriate for all program types
Josh Gray – TELT-C – Thames Valley DSB
This workshop will demonstrate how to set up an assignment in Brightspace, with a streamlined workflow for educators. The demonstration will include providing instructions to students, creating rubrics, and linking rubrics and assignments to the Grades tool. Different methods of providing feedback to students using annotations, and comments will be demonstrated.
Attendees: In-Person
Theme: Assessment, Evaluation, and Feedback
Type: Presentation
Language: English
Target Panel(s): Appropriate for all panels
Target Audience: Pre-Service Teachers|Teachers – In-Person|Teachers – Online
Target Subject Area(s): Appropriate for all subject areas
Target Program(s): Appropriate for all program types
Chris Warren – DeLC/TELT-C – Durham DSB
This session will explore the various methods of utilizing multimedia throughout the Brightspace platform in Content, Assignments, Announcements, Discussions, and Email. Brightspace tools such as the updated Capture Tool, Media Library, Embedded media items, Video Notes, screenshots and audio options will be demonstrated. Strategies and tips for both teachers and students will be explored with an emphasis on accessibility for all learners.
Attendees: Virtual and In-Person
Theme: Assessment, Evaluation, and Feedback|Inclusive Education|Innovative Teaching Methods|Technology in Education
Type: Presentation
Language: English
Target Panel(s): Intermediate (Gr 7 – 9)|Adult|Senior (Gr 10-12)
Target Audience: Tech Support|DeLCs|eRegistrars|Teachers – In-Person|Teachers – Online|Consultants|TELT- Cs|Learning & Teaching Coaches
Target Subject Area(s): Appropriate for all subject areas
Target Program(s): Appropriate for all program types
Steph Pearson – Teacher – Ottawa Catholic SB
Use the tools built in Google Docs to help you and your students organize their ideas, create and research. Leverage colour and images to make beautiful digital tasks for students which can be distributed via an LMS or direct share. Leave ‘pretty’ (but often inaccessible) PDFs behind forever!
Attendees: In-Person
Theme: Technology in Education|Assessment, Evaluation, and Feedback|Inclusive Education
Type: Presentation
Language: English
Target Panel(s): Intermediate (Gr 7 – 9)|Senior (Gr 10-12)|Adult
Target Audience: Appropriate for all audiences
Target Subject Area(s): Appropriate for all subject areas
Target Program(s): Appropriate for all program types
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