Presentations

International Perspectives on Three Innovative Ways to Improve Students’ Learning Experience

ISTE Live 23, June 2023

This panel discussion provided insights on the key elements, technological or non-technological, to empower students’ learning from an international perspective. I was one of three international speakers bringing first-hand stories and insights to the audience.

Lynx Coding Workshops with Teachers and Classes

Grade 2/3, Grade 3/4, Grade 4, and Grade 5 Classrooms

I set this up with some of my colleagues who were looking for fun ways to connect with their students during the switch to remote learning in April 2021.

Introduction to Lynx Coding, OTF Connects

Ontario Teachers’ Federation, April 2021

Peter Skillen asked me to present a Webinar for the Ontario Teachers’ Federation after working with him and Brenda Sherry in my classroom as well as with Logo Computer Systems Inc (LCSI). The webinar was designed to give educators an introduction and a walk-through of the basic layout and environment, while having them code along side me.

Progressive Online Learning Seminars

Upper Grand District School Board Elementary Remote School In-Service (February 24) and The Educational Computing Organization of Ontario (ECOO) Bring IT Together Conference (February 26) with Alice Farley, Kindergarten

Alice and I have been working on an inquiry together this year, using theories and practices of progressive education in our online classroom environments. We shared our learning.