NCTCA 2025: Full Schedule

EVENTBRITE (PRE-REGISTERED SESSIONS) -- Get your tickets here!
Tickets go on sale Monday, December 9th at 7PM
- EVENTBRITE IS THE ONLY WAY TO SECURE YOUR SPACE IN A PRE-REG SESSION!
- ONLY add a pre-registered session to your schedule on Sched if you have purchased your Eventbrite ticket.
- Sales end Monday, January 27 at 12PM

Wednesday Social - KARAOKE NIGHT!!
Location: The Westin Hotel - Devonian Room
Time: 7PM - 10PM
Appetizers will be provided throughout the evening.

2025 Tours
Art Gallery of Alberta
"Guided Tour": Thursday February 8th 9:30AM - 11:00AM
"Guided Tour": Friday February 9th 12:00PM - 1:30PM

Telus World of Science - Edmonton
Thursday February 8th PM

Fort Edmonton Park
Thursday, February 6th 9AM - 3PM
Friday, February 7th 9AM - 3PM

Muttart Conservatory
Thursday, February 6th 12:30PM - 1:30PM
Friday, February 7th 9AM - 10AM

Royal Alberta Museum
FRENCH Classroom: Thursday, February 6th 9:30AM - 11AM
ENGLISH Classroom: Thursday, February 6th 1PM - 2:30PM
FRENCH Tour: Friday, February 7th 9:30AM - 11AM
ENGLISH Tour: Friday, February 7th 1PM - 2:30PM

2025 Partners In Education Luncheon with Scott Ervin -- Get your ticket here!
Tickets go on sale Monday, December 9th 2024 at 7PM
10:30AM Doors open
11:15AM Program begins
11:30AM Scott Ervin to speak
12:15PM Lunch will be served

2025 Venues:

The Westin Edmonton: 10135 100 St. NW
Edmonton Convention Centre: 9797 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton
Saville Community Sports Centre: 11610 65 Ave, NW, Edmonton
Art Gallery of Alberta: 2 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton
Offsite locations: There are numerous offsite locations which all require an Eventbrite ticket. All Attendees with an Eventbrite ticket will be emailed directly with a location address.

9:00am MST

De l’arithmétique à l’algèbre - 1ère à 9e année

Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

Westin - Turner Valley Room

Cet atelier a pour but de démontrer, à l’aide de multiples exemples, la progression des apprentissages qui permettent à l’apprenant de passer des simples notions de dénombrement à la pensée algébrique. Les concepts explorés sont: la décomposition, faire des 10, la représentation rectangulaire, la multiplication à plusieurs chiffres, les fractions, pour enfin terminer avec les polynômes.

Speakers

Renée Michaud

Consultante en mathématiques/Math Consultant, RLM Consulting

Renée Michaud est consultante en mathématiques. Elle présente régulièrement des sessions variées à différents congrès de différentes provinces tel qu’à APPIPC, BCAMT, APEF et nationalement à ACPI et ce, en français et en anglais. Elle travaille également pour des maisons... Read More →

Thursday February 6, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Turner Valley Room Westin Hotel Edmonton

Math, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie

Language of Presentation French
Grade Focus Division 2/3
format Tables
Room Details Westin - Turner Valley Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 80 people)
Tags French, Division 2/3

10:15am MST

Téflon ou Velcro - Comment maximiser l’apprentissage - 1ère à 12e année

Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST

Westin - Turner Valley Room

On comprend de mieux en mieux comment le cerveau apprend. De nombreux ouvrages à cet effet offrent des suggestions à savoir comment enseigner afin de maximiser l’apprentissage. Cet atelier a pour but de vous présenter quelques-unes des stratégies pratico-pratiques suggérées dans les plus récentes recherches.

Speakers

Renée Michaud

Consultante en mathématiques/Math Consultant, RLM Consulting

Thursday February 6, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Turner Valley Room Westin Hotel Edmonton

Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie, Inclusive Education / Éducation Inclusive

Language of Presentation French
Grade Focus All Grades
format Tables
Room Details Westin - Turner Valley Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 80 people)
Tags French, All Grades

11:30am MST

Enseigner la méthode scientifique à l’aide de simulations virtuelles

Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST

Westin - Turner Valley Room

Les Gizmos sont des simulations disponibles en ligne. Enseigner les sciences à l’aide des Gizmos augmente l’intérêt et l’engagement en modélisant des phénomènes naturels. Les apprenants peuvent ainsi développer et donner un sens à des concepts scientifiques complexes en interagissant avec les variables, en observant les changements et en tirant des conclusions. Lors de cette session, les meilleures pratiques d'enseignement avec Gizmos seront modélisées. À noter que l'accès aux Gizmos pour les enseignants de la maternelle à la 6e année est rendu possible par Alberta Education. Si possible, apportez un appareil numérique pour profiter au maximum de cette session.

Speakers

Renée Michaud

Gizmo Presenter, ExploreLearning

Renée Michaud est consultante en mathématiques. Elle offre des formations en français et en anglais dans l’ouest canadien et au-delà en présentiel et en distanciel. Elle présente régulièrement des ateliers pratico-pratiques aux différents congrès annuels d’enseignants... Read More →

Thursday February 6, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Turner Valley Room Westin Hotel Edmonton

Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie, Science-sciences

Language of Presentation French
Grade Focus Division 2 (Grades 4-6)
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Room Details Westin - Turner Valley Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 80 people)
Tags French, Division 2 (Grades 4-6)

12:45pm MST

Fun, Fast, Fresh, Free! New Resources for Teaching K-6 Physical Education and Wellness

Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST

Westin - Turner Valley Room

Come explore Ever Active Schools NEW suite of digital resources, now available for free through new.LearnAlberta.ca. These Physical Education and Wellness resources are locally developed for K-6 Learners in both English and French and aligned to the new K-6 Physical Education and Wellness Programs of Study. Participants will preview the suite of resources, sample activities and have the opportunity to give feedback.

Speakers

Everactive Schools

Health & Wellness Consultant, Everactive Schools

Ever Active Schools is a registered national charity designed to create and support healthy school communities. We engage and support schools through a Comprehensive School Health framework, which addresses health and education goals to improve the social outcomes of children and... Read More →

Thursday February 6, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Turner Valley Room Westin Hotel Edmonton

Physical Education / Éducation Physique, Health - CALM / Santé

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus Division 1/2
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Room Details Westin - Turner Valley Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 80 people)
Tags English, Division 1/2

2:00pm MST

ATA Science Council presents Oreo Cookies and Scientific Method

Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST

Westin - Turner Valley Room

Please bring your own device in order to participate fully; this is a very hands on session! With the advent of a new science curriculum, there is a new organization and format to the science curriculum. One of the new Organizing Ideas is the Scientific Method. I will show you how to offer an engaging 2 week unit. Can you let go of sage on the stage and help guide your students through an engaging investigation? Let me show you how with this highly engaging investigation. We will then explore ways that scientific inquiry can be incorporated into other organizing ideas for various grade levels.

Speakers

Michelle Savoie

Secretary (6-9 science teacher), Science Council

Michelle Savoie is a passionate science teacher of grade 6-9 students at Eleanor Hall School in Clyde for the last 17 years. She lives in Edmonton with her husband and son. When not spending time with her family, she enjoys advocating for our colleagues as the local president for... Read More →

Thursday February 6, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Turner Valley Room Westin Hotel Edmonton

Science-sciences, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus Division 2/3
format Tables
Room Details Westin - Turner Valley Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 80 people)
Tags English, Division 2/3

9:00am MST

Comment corriger les erreurs des nombres 1 à 1 000 (mat à 3e)

Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST

Westin - Turner Valley Room

À partir des erreurs comme 13/30/31 ou 44/84, je vais présenter un système logique, étape par étape, afin d'aider les élèves à apprendre le vocabulaire difficile des nombres 1 à 1 000. À l’aide des vidéos d’enseignement et l’explication de la conscience phonologique et de la valeur de position, les élèves peuvent apprendre les nombres 11 à 16, 30, 40, 50, 60 et 60 à 99 avec une progression envers les plus nombres de 1 à 1000. Les liens aux vidéos seraient fournis!

Speakers

Sarah Melo

Sarah Melo est une enseignante de la 4e/5e année d’immersion à Winnipeg, Manitoba et une maman de trois enfants. Elle a sa maîtrise en mathématiques et son post-baccalauréat en counseling et elle a enseigné en Chine, au Japon et en Angleterre. Elle est la fondatrice de www.melomath4kids.ca... Read More →

Friday February 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am MST
Westin - Turner Valley Room Westin Hotel Edmonton

ATA, Francais

Language of Presentation French
Grade Focus Division 1 (K- Grade 3)
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Room Details Westin - Turner Valley Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 80 people)
Tags French, Division 1 (K- Grade 3)

10:15am MST

Apprenons la division et les fractions en MANGEANT et en JOUANT! (3e à 6e)

Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST

Westin - Turner Valley Room

Aidez les élèves à comprendre la division et les fractions en utilisant de la nourriture, de la pâte à modeler, des rubans métriques et de l'argent ! Posez-leur des questions comme : Que se passe-t-il si nous partageons 6 pépites de chocolat entre 2 personnes ? Que se passe-t-il s'il y a 7 pépites à partager entre 2 personnes ? Une fois que les élèvess comprennent ces concepts, apprenez à les amener à travailler avec des nombres et des concepts plus grands.

Speakers

Sarah Melo

Friday February 7, 2025 10:15am - 11:15am MST
Westin - Turner Valley Room Westin Hotel Edmonton

Math, Francais

Language of Presentation French
Grade Focus Division 2 (Grades 4-6)
format Tables
Room Details Westin - Turner Valley Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 80 people)
Tags French, Division 2 (Grades 4-6)

11:30am MST

Write On: Hands-On Activities To Get Your Students Going

Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST

Westin - Turner Valley Room

While many students have the ability to create Pulitzer-worthy pieces, getting pen to paper can be somewhat of a challenge. Especially in youth, where inhibitions and insecurities are at an all-time high, putting ourselves out there creatively can be daunting. Using a series of prompts and games, however, this workshop will take some of the pressure off of the blank page. Giving students an “in” regardless of their abilities and interest, we will try some hands-on activities that will get the ink flowing from even your most reluctant writers!

Speakers

Miranda Krogstad

Presenter / Content creator, YYSpeak

Miranda Krogstad is a TEDx speaker and bestselling author of the book Glass Half Full of Poetry. A spoken word poet, eternal optimist, and workshop facilitator, Krogstad has connected with thousands of writers in dozens of cities across Western Canada. A member of the 2016 national... Read More →

Friday February 7, 2025 11:30am - 12:30pm MST
Westin - Turner Valley Room Westin Hotel Edmonton

Language Arts / Arts Langagier, Language Arts / Arts Langagier

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus Division 3/4
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Room Details Westin - Turner Valley Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 80 people)
Tags English, Division 3/4

12:45pm MST

La résolution de problèmes en manipulant!

Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST

Westin - Turner Valley Room

Est-ce que vous avez des élèves qui ne savent pas comment résoudre les problèmes? En jouant avec les manipulatifs, en discutant en grand groupe et en pratiquant avec une méthode systématique, tous les élèves peuvent apprendre comment résoudre les problèmes en même temps. Les problèmes peuvent être différenciés pour tous les niveaux des élèves très facilement. Les thèmes abordés seraient l’argent, les fractions, les millilitres/litres, les grammes/kilogrammes et le temps. Les liens des vidéos seraient fournis.

Speakers

Sarah Melo

Friday February 7, 2025 12:45pm - 1:45pm MST
Westin - Turner Valley Room Westin Hotel Edmonton

Math, Francais

Language of Presentation French
Grade Focus Division 2 (Grades 4-6)
format Tables
Room Details Westin - Turner Valley Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 80 people)
Tags French, Division 2 (Grades 4-6)

2:00pm MST

Non-Permanent Learning Surfaces (aka Whiteboards) In the Science Classroom

Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST

Westin - Turner Valley Room

Whiteboarding can be defined by some as an effective classroom strategy that uses non-permanent learning surfaces to actively engage students in the learning process. This strategy provides students with ongoing evaluation and quick feedback that guides understanding and comprehension of subject matter. It also allows students to engage in a collaborative learning process with their peers enabling them to learn from each other. This session will introduce you to multiple methods on how you can use whiteboarding in your science classroom. Participants will experience how to use non-permanent learning surfaces in their science classrooms in a variety of ways. They will learn that whiteboarding is an effective student engagement activity that fosters student dialogue, engages students in a collaborative learning environment, models problem solving strategies and helps students achieve a deeper conceptual understanding of scientific concepts.

Speakers

Kristian Basaraba

Kristian Basaraba (he/him) is a father of two, teacher, lead singer in the punk rock cover band Dad Religion, podcast host, semi-retired skateboarder and the founder of the community organization known as Rad Dads Edmonton. He is currently on a secondment from his school board working... Read More →

Friday February 7, 2025 2:00pm - 3:00pm MST
Westin - Turner Valley Room Westin Hotel Edmonton

Science-sciences, Teaching Practices/ Pédagogie

Language of Presentation English
Grade Focus All Grades
format Tables
Room Details Westin - Turner Valley Room (Westin Hotel Edmonton, Tables Max capacity for 80 people)
Tags English, All Grades