Learning Opportunity

Student-Centered Learning with Technology Today

This session has been completed.
Facilitators: Darren Maltais Janet Bell
Date:November 08, 2023
Time:4:00 pm to 6:00 pm MTN
Cost:
No Charge
Location: Virtual
Session Code: 24-TI-204
Type:
Webinar
Focus: Assessment Curriculum Implementation and Pedagogy

Target Audience

Teachers, School-based Administrators, Instructional Coaches, Learning Coaches, Inclusive Learning Teachers

About this Learning Opportunity

In this session, join Darren and Janet to explore the potential of student-centered learning in a technology-rich environment today. Share specific strategies, including cutting-edge AI approaches, the value of a scope and sequence of skills, curricular implications (especially in Computer Science), digital literacy, student agency and more that teachers and students can do to leverage technology for teaching, learning, student engagement, and assessment in today's digitally enhanced inclusive classroom.

Leave this session with a clearer vision of how digital technologies can shape the cognitive infrastructure of our student-centered classroom communities today, so students can truly shape their learning journeys by integrating technology astutely and appropriately tomorrow.

 

This session addresses the LQS competencies

  • 2. Modeling Commitment to Professional Learning
  • 4. Leading a Learning Community

This session addresses the TQS competencies

  • 2. Engaging in Career-Long Learning
  • 3. Demonstrating a Professional Body of Knowledge

Facilitators

Darren Maltais

After years of experience as a classroom teacher, Darren began working as a Technology Integration Facilitator for Black Gold School Division. This year will mark his 10th year in that role! He works collaboratively with teachers and students in over 30 schools, co-creating lessons, projects, and products to help students learn more effectively and make curriculum come alive. He has helped to... Read more »

Janet Bell

An English teacher originally, Janet's career evolved over the years from classroom teacher to consultant, co-leading edtech integration across the province as a member of the 2Learn.ca and ARPDC provincial teams, to school and district leadership as a Department Head at Lillian Osborne High School and a TIPS (Technology Integration and Planning Supports) Consultant with Edmonton Public... Read more »