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Thursday, July 24
 

8:45am MDT

Cultivating EdTech Integration: A Collaborative Approach
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:45am - 9:30am MDT
Paskapoo 2
Cultivating technology integration in the classroom requires input from everyone. Join our interactive session where we will reflect on how as EdTech consultants, we have worked towards cultivating collaboration between a variety of parties, from teachers, leaders, IT professionals, and more. Through this session, we hope to share a few EdTech integration frameworks, discuss our journey as EdTech consultants, and give participants an opportunity to reflect on their context as they share and connect with others.

Speakers
avatar for David Herrera Cruz

David Herrera Cruz

TIPS (Educational Consultant), Edmonton Public Schools
David is an EdTech Consultant with a high school science and second languages background. In his work as an EdTech consultant, he has extensively provided training on AI in Education. He has also been heavily involved in Student Leadership; Anti-Racism, Reconciliation and Equity... Read More →
avatar for Bernice Pui

Bernice Pui

Educational Technology Consultant, Edmonton Public School Board
Bernice has been with Edmonton Public Schools for almost a decade as a Knowledge and Employability (K&E) teacher, high school science/biology/chemistry teacher, advanced placement teacher, speech & debate teacher, Department Head of Technology, and now, technology consultant. Bernice... Read More →
Thursday July 24, 2025 8:45am - 9:30am MDT
Paskapoo 2
  Leadership

9:45am MDT

XP Boost: Scaling Esports Programs Across Middle and High Schools
Thursday July 24, 2025 9:45am - 10:30am MDT
Paskapoo 2
Discover the transformative power of esports in education through my firsthand experience of launching and scaling esports programs across middle and high schools. This session will delve into the practical steps, challenges, and successes encountered through building and supporting esports into our schools. Learn how esports can foster student engagement, enhance social-emotional learning, and create a dynamic, inclusive school community. Join us to explore strategies for implementing a thriving esports program that prepares students for future success both in and out of the game.
Speakers
avatar for Scott Blenkhorne

Scott Blenkhorne

Teaching and Learning with Technology Specialist, Calgary Board of Education
Scott is a technology learning specialist with the Calgary Board of Education (CBE), where he has been an educator for the past 17 years. He has taught students in grades 6-12, specializing in Math, Science, and a wide range of complementary subjects including robotics, graphic design... Read More →
Thursday July 24, 2025 9:45am - 10:30am MDT
Paskapoo 2
  Leadership

9:55am MDT

Exploring ways to manage the transition from one year to the next in the SIS world
Thursday July 24, 2025 9:55am - 10:30am MDT
Legacy B
The "End of Year" Process can honestly be considered to start as early as December in many cases. Planning for, and managing, the transition of student information from one year to the next is a months long process that touches on multiple disciplines. This session will explore this process through several different lenses, all tracking the decisions and processes which successfully move a student's record through the end of year process.
Speakers
avatar for Brian Wynder

Brian Wynder

Elk Island Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 41, Elk Island Catholic Separate Regional Division No. 41
Brian Wynder has been with Elk Island Catholic Schools as the data coordinator for over 12 years. He brings wide experience using PowerSchool, PASIPrep and other tools to manage student data and to build business processes using that data within school environments.
Thursday July 24, 2025 9:55am - 10:30am MDT
Legacy B
  Leadership, SIS

11:15am MDT

Security Sense: Empowering People to Mitigate Cyber Risks
Thursday July 24, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm MDT
Paskapoo 2
Cybersecurity isn’t just a technology task, it’s a collective responsibility. Regardless of where you work, if you're connected, you're affected. This session will highlight the top risks affecting users, showcase an organization's efforts to boost digital literacy, and detail the tools they use to enhance cybersecurity awareness. You will gain valuable insights and effective strategies to cultivate a culture of cybersecurity within your organization and even improve your own personal cybersecurity.
Speakers
avatar for Stephanie Thero

Stephanie Thero

Manager, Technology Services, TRAC - Yellowhead Regional Library
Stephanie Thero is Manager of Technology Services at Yellowhead Regional Library. As an information professional, she is enthusiastic about digital literacy. It is her mission to build cybersecure cultures and empower people to navigate the online world confidently and safely.
Thursday July 24, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm MDT
Paskapoo 2
  Leadership, Cybersecurity

12:15pm MDT

CyberAlberta - New Challenges mean New Strategies!
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:15pm - 1:00pm MDT
Legacy A
A discussion about cybersecurity trends and how CyberAlberta is developing awareness and mitigation strategies.
Speakers
avatar for Stuart Lee

Stuart Lee

Director, Cybersecurity Strategic Planning and Stakeholder Engagement, Government of Alberta
Stuart Lee has been with the Government of Alberta for over 25 years and joined the Corporate Information Security Office in 2010. His experience in Information Technology include operations management, client services, project management, IT disaster recovery, business continuity... Read More →
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:15pm - 1:00pm MDT
Legacy A
  Leadership, Cybersecurity

12:15pm MDT

The Magic of IT
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:15pm - 1:00pm MDT
Paskapoo 2
Is IT magic? Or is IT just some sleight of hand? We’ll explore why what we do is like magic to many of our “customers” Are we trying to continually fool them or are we opening the curtain to expand their skills as they bring their best to students every day? Let’s move beyond the cheap parlor tricks and hoarding of the technology secrets.
Speakers
avatar for Todd Kennedy

Todd Kennedy

Director of Technology, Golden Hills School Division
Todd is the Director of Technology for Golden Hills School Division, in Strathmore Alberta. His team manages all of the technology and infrastructure for a school population of about 12,000 students and 1,000 staff, spread across 47 schools, both traditional and on-line.Todd has a... Read More →
Thursday July 24, 2025 12:15pm - 1:00pm MDT
Paskapoo 2
  Leadership

2:15pm MDT

AI Through A Social Justice Lens
Thursday July 24, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm MDT
Paskapoo 2
AI through a social justice lens lets us rethink how data is being used within the context of diversity, equity and inclusion. We need to reinvest in what it means to be human with ethics and morales at the forefront of education.

Learning Outcome:
Identify ethical challenges in AI development and deployment. Summarize how AI algorithms can perpetuate bias and discrimination. Relate AI principles to real-world scenarios, considering social justice implications. Connect AI ethics to broader social justice movements.
Speakers
avatar for Monica Gadsby

Monica Gadsby

Tech Coordinator, Seven Oaks School Division
My name is Monica Gadsby (she/her). I have over 12 years of teaching experience in business education, technology, and social justice. I recently completed a PBDE in school counselling and am passionate about integrating identity, anti-racism, and mental health into our daily practices... Read More →
Thursday July 24, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm MDT
Paskapoo 2
  Leadership

3:15pm MDT

Level up inclusion with Esports.
Thursday July 24, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT
Paskapoo 2
How do we catch kids that are falling through the cracks? Come learn the how, why, and when of Esports!
Speakers
avatar for Koji Nagahama

Koji Nagahama

Division Esports Coordinator / Division Technology Support, Lethbridge School Division
avatar for John Thai

John Thai

LCI Esports Director, Lethbridge School Division
Level up inclusion with Esports
Thursday July 24, 2025 3:15pm - 4:00pm MDT
Paskapoo 2
  Leadership
 
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