ATLE Convergence 2024: Full Schedule

Convergence wouldn’t happen without the support of volunteers!
We need 1 person in each breakout session to volunteer to be the moderator for the session.

Duties would include:

Arriving 5 minutes early to the session to greet the speaker and ensure tech needs are met. Contacting the Convergence team if any issues need to be resolved.
Introducing the speaker and session. (Biographies will be printed and provided.)
Moving portable microphone(s) between attendees for Q&A.
Recording an approximate number of attendees for the session and reporting to registration desk.

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8:45am MDT

AI, Policies, Staff/Student Access to AI, and the Impact on the Future of Education Panel Discussion

Friday October 18, 2024 8:45am - 9:30am MDT

Legacy A

Come hear from a panel of educational technology experts from around Alberta about the use of AI in schools. With a variety of experiences and systems in place our panelists will share their policy making procedures, considerations, and discuss the ethical dilemmas that come along with the use of AI.

Speakers

Kandis Gilks

Supervisor Teacher - Educational Technology, Grande Yellowhead Public School Division

Nicole Lakusta

Emerging Technology Facilitator, Parkland School Division

🚀 Embark on a thrilling journey through my educational adventure! 🎓From the exhilarating world of K-12 education, I've worn many hats, playing the roles of an enthusiastic teacher, a dynamic Assistant and Acting Principal, an Inclusive Education Maestro, a STEAM Trailblazer... Read More →

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 →

Sarabeth Asis

Specialist, Teaching and Learning with Technology, Calgary Board of Education

Sarabeth Asis is a Specialist at the Calgary Board of Education on the Teaching and Learning with Technology team. Her teaching experience spans grades 2 – 11. She started her teaching career as an Elementary Generalist, eventually moving up to Middle School as CTF Learning Leader... Read More →

Jonathon Thomas

Education Technology Consultant, Elk Island Public Schools

As an Education Technology Consultant with Elk Island Public Schools, Jonathon Thomas brings over 20 years of classroom teaching and instructional leadership experience to guide K-12 educators in the effective integration of technology. Holding a Master of Education in Educational... Read More →

Friday October 18, 2024 8:45am - 9:30am MDT
Legacy A

E is for Everyone

9:45am MDT

IT Unconference

Friday October 18, 2024 9:45am - 12:00pm MDT

Legacy A

Are you involved in IT? Is there something you would love to discuss with others? This unconference style session will have you, the attendees, in control of the discussion topics. We look forward to generating some engaging discussion and sharing our best tips and tricks with each other.

Please note that this is a 2 hour session with a break at 10:30 AM.

Speakers

Bob Barrett

Board President, Alberta Technology Leaders in Education Association

Kylie Kissel

Director, Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools

Kylie is the current Director of Education Technology at Red Deer Catholic Regional Schools. Growing up in a family of educators, he never imagined that he would end up in the Alberta K-12 education system, but by good fortune, he accidentally became a teacher in 2009. Since then... Read More →

Friday October 18, 2024 9:45am - 12:00pm MDT
Legacy A

IT / Infrastructure

1:00pm MDT

ATLE Annual General Meeting

Friday October 18, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT

Legacy A

Friday October 18, 2024 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Legacy A

AGM

1:45pm MDT

AGM Prizes!

Friday October 18, 2024 1:45pm - 2:00pm MDT

Legacy A

Friday October 18, 2024 1:45pm - 2:00pm MDT
Legacy A

General Assembly