Learning Opportunities

AUDIENCE: K-12 teachers, instructional coaches, school leaders, and IT/ET professionals are encouraged to attend.

Competencies are defined by Alberta Education as an ‘interrelated set of attitudes, skills and knowledge that are drawn upon and applied to a particular context for successful learning and living’ (2011). Through competency development, students become increasingly proficient in their ability to solve problems, communicate, collaborate, and manage information. They become innovative in ways that respect and foster global minded solutions. Many students use technology successfully to empower greater independence, communication, and collaboration.

At the same time that supporting student competency development is changing the landscape of teaching and learning in classrooms, technology is changing how we live, work, and play. Leveraging digital solutions will be imperative to the future success of today’s students. There are a vast array of technology tools for learning that are free, affordable, and engaging. These learning tools are easy to use, support the development of student competencies, and set the trajectory for their future success as lifelong learners and active citizens within a global economic society. 

Over the course of this 2-day learning series, Leslie Fisher will lead us in an exploration of how different technology solutions serve competency development. 

During Day 1 of this learning series, Leslie will provide a broad overview of technologies available to support dynamic learning opportunities for students. These technology solutions are easy to use and can engage a wide variety of learners. Whether looking to improve access to learning tools that can support students in classroom tasks, searching for new ways to foster communication in the classroom and beyond, or wanting to create new course content, this day will be all about touring and exploring various digital solutions and how they might be leveraged to power competency development for students.

With Leslie’s guidance, Day 2 of this learning series will provide participants with the opportunity to dive more deeply into some of the digital solutions and tools introduced on Day 1.