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Thursday October 17, 2024 12:15pm - 1:00pm MDT
Join in this Q&A panel session to learn about how different districts are handling FOIP challenges when evaluating third-party classroom apps.

We'll explore the questions below and more. Bring YOUR questions to help level up everyone through rich conversations.

Starter questions include:
  • Who decides what to evaluate? (Differences between CBE and others)
  • Personnel - who does the work?
  • Turnaround Time - How long does it take?
  • Communications - How do teachers know what has been "approved" or greenlighted? What does your "output" look like?
  • What’s important? - What are the drivers specific to your context and privacy? 

Presenters:
Cathy Evanochko, Calgary Board of Education;
Angela Dearing, Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools;
Lydia Van Thiel, Fort McMurray Catholic Schools;
Karen Plant, Edmonton Public Schools
Memorese, Peace Wapiti Public Schools

Moderator: Shayne Pierson
Speakers
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Angela Dearing

Education Technologist, Convergence Conference Chair, WRPS
Angela Dearing has been a teacher with Wetaskiwin Regional Public Schools for 22 years. Her teaching experience covers grades 1 through 9 with specializations in Language Arts. Throughout her career, technology has had important place in her pedagogy and classroom teaching. In 2015... Read More →
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Karen Plant

Educational Technologist, Edmonton Public School Division
Karen Plant is an Educational Technology Consultant with Edmonton Public Schools. As a member of the EPSB Technology Integration Planning and Support Team, Karen helps teachers to navigate the myriad of challenges and opportunities educators face in today's complex classrooms. Before... Read More →
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Lydia Van Thiel

Technology Consultant, FMCSD
Passionate about supporting students in using technology to both support and enhance learning.  Current focus is on privacy review of apps.
avatar for Memorese Walter

Memorese Walter

ProLearn Team, ATLE
I have worked for the Peace Wapiti Public School Division since 1991, when I began my teaching career. Over my 30+ years with Peace Wapiti, I taught everything from ECS to Grade 12! My passion for technology, which has been present since its inception in education, and my goal of... Read More →
Thursday October 17, 2024 12:15pm - 1:00pm MDT
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