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This session explores the transformative potential of AI, specifically ChatGPT, in optimizing library services within secondary schools. We'll demonstrate how AI can streamline research assistance, automate routine tasks, and enhance student engagement with information resources. The session will include hands-on example exercises for participants to work through, as well as time for discussions, where attendees can share ideas and strategies. By incorporating real-world examples and actionable steps, this session will equip library professionals to embrace cutting-edge technologies. Tools being used Chat GPT, Microsoft designer.
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Discover how Codingville’s new AI-powered features bring science, math, and coding together in exciting new ways. Educators will see how AI can support differentiated learning, offer instant feedback, and inspire students to design their own intelligent solutions—all while reinforcing core computational and literacy skills. Experience hands-on activities and practical classroom strategies that demonstrate how AI can enhance engagement, personalize instruction, and deepen student understanding across STEM subjects.
"Vibe coding" allows users to create code with AI using natural language. What does this mean for K-12 Computer Science? This session dives into the practical and ethical uses of AI coding tools in the classroom. We'll demo tools, discuss how to maintain academic integrity, and explore AI's role in student creation and problem-solving, ensuring AI augments, not replaces, critical thinking.
Join us for a lively and interactive virtual workshop where education meets innovation—with a twist! In this “dating game”-style session, six standout AI tools will compete for your affection. Representatives from Brisk, Canva, Diffit, Magic School, SchoolAI, and Wayground will each take the spotlight to showcase what makes their tool special, share quick demos, and help you discover which AI companion best suits your classroom needs. Whether you're looking for creativity, efficiency, personalization, or support, this session will help you swipe right on the perfect AI match for your teaching style.
Ready to take your NotebookLM skills to the next level? This advanced session builds on the foundational features explored in NotebookLM for beginners and dives deeper into strategies for maximizing customization, collaboration, and efficiency. Participants will explore advanced prompting techniques, multi-source synthesis, and methods for guiding NotebookLM to generate tailored lesson plans, rubrics, and resource summaries. Learn how to design shared notebooks for team planning, professional learning communities, or student projects. By the end of this session, you’ll walk away with a finely tuned NotebookLM workspace that acts as your intelligent teaching partner—streamlining your workflow and amplifying creativity in the classroom.
Bring the excitement of artificial intelligence and coding into your classroom with the Hour of AI in Minecraft: Education Edition! In this hands-on professional learning session, educators will step into the learner’s role to experience how Minecraft introduces students to AI concepts, computational thinking, and problem-solving through creative, story-driven challenges. Get ready to empower your students to think critically, design responsibly, and explore the future of AI in an engaging, game-based environment.
Join a dynamic workshop designed to empower educators with the knowledge and skills to create stunning and engaging presentations using Keynote, Apple's innovative presentation software. Throughout this hands-on workshop, participants will delve into the versatile features and functionalities of Keynote for both Mac and iPad platforms. From designing custom slides and incorporating multimedia elements to adding interactive animations and collaboration tools, educators will discover innovative ways to engage and communicate with their students effectively. Whether you're new to Keynote or looking to expand your proficiency, this workshop offers valuable insights and best practices for creating impactful presentations that support student learning and engagement.
Inspire your students’ great ideas with an hour‑long Inclusive App Design Activity. Learners will identify problems they care about, then plan, prototype, and share app ideas that everyone could access and understand. Each step features additional resources and tips to simplify the lesson for early learners or extend the activity using the Everyone Can Code App Design Journal for grades 4–8 or the Develop in Swift App Design Workbook for grades 9 and up. Learners also have the option to experiment with code for their app ideas in the Swift Playgrounds app.
Math · Computer Science
Join an engaging workshop designed to inspire and empower educators with the tools and techniques to harness the full potential of Pages, Apple's versatile word processing and document creation application. Through a blend of hands-on exploration, demonstration, and collaborative learning, participants will dive into the diverse capabilities of Pages for both Mac and iPad platforms. From creating professional-looking documents and interactive eBooks to designing engaging presentations and collaborative projects, educators will discover innovative ways to enhance communication, creativity, and collaboration in the classroom. Whether you're new to Pages or looking to deepen your proficiency, this workshop offers valuable resources and strategies for unleashing creativity and fostering student success.
This workshop invites students to unleash their creativity and problem-solving skills as they dive into the dynamic realm of Swift programming using Apple's Swift Playgrounds app. Throughout the workshop, participants will explore the features and functionalities of Swift Playgrounds, an innovative app that provides a playful and immersive way to learn and experiment with coding concepts. From basic syntax and logic to advanced programming techniques, students will gain practical experience through interactive puzzles, challenges, and guided lessons that gradually build their coding proficiency.
Unlock the magic of Canva's AI tools! Learn how Magic Design, Text-to-Image, and Magic Edit can transform your everyday teaching materials into stunning imaginative visuals. Discover time-saving features that make creating engaging visual content effortless while fostering creativity and digital literacy.
Tired of boring writing assignments? Ready to spice things up and ignite your students' imaginations? Join us for a hands-on Canva session where we'll explore how this versatile design platform can transform creative writing from drab to fab! We'll dive into creating visually stunning writing prompts, eye-catching character profiles, captivating infographics, and more. Get ready to ditch the digital doldrums and unleash a wave of creativity in your classroom! No design experience necessary – just bring your imagination (and maybe some coffee)!
Step into the future of education with Canva’s all-in-one Visual Suite and the game-changing Magic Studio. Designed with educators in mind, this session will explore how to effortlessly create, customize, and scale engaging content—from interactive lesson plans to dynamic class presentations and collaborative student projects. Discover how AI-powered tools like Magic Write, Magic Design, and Brand Kit simplify your workflow and elevate your classroom materials in seconds. Whether you're teaching in-person or online, Canva makes creativity, collaboration, and consistency easier than ever—across your entire school or district.
Take 1 premade Instagram profile template, add Canva and a little AI, mix and share! This is the recipe to some fun visible learning that will appeal to many types of learners! In this session, we will use a template that is pre-made and learn how excellent prompting in Canva AI can produce images that can help us to create a beautiful fake Instagram for any subject area! Studying a novel? Let's do a character profile. Learning how to add fractions? Let's create a profile for the addition sign! How about photosynthesis? Let's do a profile for a plant!
Meet more of the diverse needs in your classroom by harnessing the power of Canva's AI tools! We'll look at practical examples for AI tools like Magic Switch and Magic Design, as well as the newly released Bulk Create feature!
Students will get an introduction to use Canva in the classroom. They will learn how to create, design, and publish their own work. Through this session students will learn to use AI to create an image that resembles them and then add it to a Canva project to make an About Me type poster. Students will learn how to add text, and elements to represent their interests. Then students will learn how to publish and share their work.
Sound can make your Canva designs more engaging and accessible. In this session, you will learn how to add your own voice to presentations and videos. We will explore different sound effects to bring your designs to life. AI-generated voices can also help make content more dynamic. Adding narration makes content easier to understand for people with reading challenges. Sound cues can guide users who rely on audio for navigation. Canva has built-in tools to help you mix voices and sounds. Join us to create designs that are both visual and auditory!
Step into the director’s chair and bring the story of atoms to life using Canva’s AI-powered features! In this interactive workshop, we’ll use AI to generate scientist characters, design dynamic stage backgrounds, and seamlessly control scene transitions with remote features. Explore media editing magic to integrate videos, crop images, and craft a compelling atomic history play. Discover how Canva AI can be your ultimate storytelling tool—where science meets the stage!
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Participants will use Canva to create the resources needed to make their own video Weather Report. We’ll start with creating a background graphics, pictures, and videos; we’ll write a script; record the broadcast (no greenscreen needed) and edit the final product.
Learn how to create your intermediate science unit materials in minutes with Canva's AI-powered Magic Studio. Learn how to use Magic Design and Magic Switch to quickly create presentation templates from lesson prompts or unit outlines. Then quickly customize content for grade-specific science learning objectives with Magic Write / Media / Animate / Edit / Morph. Finally, create summary handouts of presentation documents and translated copies of content using Magic Switch.
Are you looking for a unique and engaging way to teach your K-3 students about the basics of computer science? Look no further! Join us as we begin coding without digital tools. Using pencil and paper, your students will be challenged to provide instructions to create simple pieces of art, and then follow instructions to create their own masterpieces. These activities will help students learn the fundamentals and vocabulary of computer programming, without the extra burden of setting up devices for your students.
Join Dash virtually and create a program that includes sequences and various events combined with lights, sounds, and actions. Build code to help Dash to look for treasure in the virtual neighbourhood!
Math
Virtually join Dash, the world's greatest explorer! Learn how to program Dash, using sequences, to train for dangers that arise all around the virtual neighbourhood.
Explore the virtual neighbourhood with Dash! Learn how to program Dash using loops and if statements to solve puzzles and react to the unexpected.
Learn how to program Virtual Dash using sequences, loops, and functions then create your own travel story. Bring this story to life through various actions, lights and sounds!
Join Dash virtually to learn about functions, events, and sequences. With those skills, you'll build code to develop and play a game of virtual golf!
How good is your memory? Explore Dash’s virtual neighbourhood using sequences and events then build and play a memory game using a map of coordinates
Join Dash virtually to learn about functions, events, and sequences. Build code that will describe Dash's journey trying out for the Olympics!
Dash is tired of always knowing exactly what’s going to happen. Learn how to program Virtual Dash to add a bit more randomness and probability in an awesome game that includes some physical activity too!
Tinkercad's free web-based simulator is a powerful tool that educators can use to introduce their students to the world of electrical circuits in an interactive and engaging way. Using block-based coding, and a large selection of electronic components, students create their own circuits which come alive through their coding, simulating how they work!
Embark on a captivating journey where melodies are composed with lines of code, and rhythm is orchestrated through algorithms. Discover Earsketch where we’ll be coding beats with Pharrell, Alecia Keys and other Hip-Hop artists. We’ll also animate music with Scratch and CS First, and bring music to life with Mbot and MakeCode. This workshop is applicable for educators of all grade levels and subjects. No prior music or coding experience is needed, just bring your curiosity and a laptop to discover the symphony of possibilities that emerge when creativity meets technology.
Dive deeper into the world of robotics with a lesson designed to stretch your logical reasoning and sensor application skills to their limits. In this advanced journey, students will face intricate puzzles that require precise movements and the smart integration of various sensors and the robotic arm to navigate and manipulate their environment effectively. This lesson builds on foundational coding techniques, pushing students to develop innovative solutions and use advanced programming constructs. By tackling these complex challenges, students will refine their understanding of sensor technology, enhance their strategic thinking, and gain valuable insights into the collaborative potential of code and robotics hardware, preparing them for real-world robotics applications and competitions.
Embark on a puzzle-solving adventure in the FTC Simulator, where coding meets strategic thinking and customized functions. This lesson introduces students to the challenge of precisely navigating through obstacles and using functions to streamline their code for efficiency and adaptability. Through hands-on exercises, they will learn to implement these functions to solve puzzles, enhancing their problem-solving skills and deepening their understanding of advanced programming concepts. This approach fosters creativity and equips students with the tools for sophisticated robotics programming, blending logical reasoning with the practical application of robotics principles.
Explore the world of self-driving robots with hands-on experience using the FTC Simulator in this lesson. Students will engage in practical learning to delve into the fascinating topic of autonomous robotics. Through coding and simulation exercises, they will gain a comprehensive understanding of the algorithms and techniques behind autonomous robots, preparing them to tackle real-world challenges in the field of robotics with confidence and expertise.
Explore the world of self-driving robots with hands-on experience using the FTC Simulator in this lesson. This session shifts focus on the critical role of sensors in autonomous navigation, highlighting how robots use these tools to perceive their surroundings and make informed decisions. Students will be introduced to two key types of sensors: a colour sensor and an ultrasonic (distance) sensor. Through engaging activities, they will learn how to program a colour sensor to recognize and react to different coloured surfaces, an essential skill for path following and decision-making based on visual cues. Additionally, the lesson will cover applying an ultrasonic sensor to detect obstacles and measure distances, enabling robots to avoid collisions and navigate complex environments effectively. By integrating these sensors, students will enhance their robots’ ability to maneuver autonomously with precision, showcasing the intersection of coding, robotics, and sensor technology.
Dive deeper into precision movements with this lesson in the FTC Simulator, focusing on the intricate control of movements using rotary encoders. This lesson transitions from traditional power-driven commands to the fine-tuned operation of rotary encoders, offering students hands-on experience in programming for precision. They will learn the fundamentals of encoder integration, exploring how to program these motors to control the robot’s parts with high precision. Through practical exercises, students will master the art of using encoders for detailed tasks, such as precise positioning and controlled movements, enhancing their robots’ capabilities.
Explore the realm of autonomous robotics with a hands-on lesson in the FTC Simulator, where students dive into the world of self-driving robots equipped with grabbers. This session delves into the crucial role of mechanical manipulation in autonomous navigation, focusing on integrating and coding a grabber at the front of the robot. Students will discover how to program the grabber to interact with objects, adding a new dimension to their robots’ capabilities. Through engaging activities, they will learn how to control the grabber’s movements and use them to pick up and manipulate objects autonomously, further enhancing their understanding of robotic autonomy and integrating mechanical components with coding skills.
Learn how to create your own video game using mBlock 5! From Flappy Bird to your favourite racing game, use block coding or Python in mBlock 5 to create and share your newly created video game with others!
Explore the use of functions in Python by using the function to create a computational model on the ball selection probability. Create a ‘ball drawing’ function and define how it should work to simulate the ball selection. You will also need to recall and utilize what you have learned about lists to store and modify data!
Gain an understanding of "if statements" in Python through a BMI Calculator application. The "if statement" is used to assess information and choose one course of action or another for decision making. This construct processes conditional execution of a statement or a group of statements according to the value of an expression. Learn about conditional algorithms and develop a BMI Calculator to assess your weight status!
Gain an understanding of the "if…else" and "if…elif…else" statements in Python for multi-way decision making. Both statements can execute the code inside the body of the if/elif when certain conditions are met. Code inside the body of else will be executed if neither of the condition is met. To explore conditional constructs, you will develop a computational model to simulate the commodity trading and practice the ‘buy low, sell high’ strategy!
Gain an understanding for "while loops" in Python through another classic probability experiment and explore how to calculate the probability of guessing a selected number from a list of random integers by using the while loop. To maximize the probability of guessing the correct number, you will address the uniform distribution problems and use the computational model to decrease the probability distribution.
Gain an understanding of loops in Python through the Loan Payment Calculator application. The "for loop" is used to repeat an action or sequence a specified number of times. Take the even principal payment as an example, students will explore how to use the for loop to help calculate the repayments of a loan in the even principal payment schedule.
Explore the probability problem of two dice rolling together by creating a simulation and calculating the sum of the numbers of two dice each round and the probability of certain results. You will learn how to create lists to store and read data as well as execute some of the commonly used functions in the random module during this probability experiment!
Learn the fundamental data types in Python used to store and manage data, including Strings, Integers, and Floating-Point Numbers. Explore how the Python editor reads the input data and converts the data into different data types, which is known as "Type Casting". In addition, you will learn how to use the ‘type()’ function to identify the data type of the input information and data.
Explore the coin tossing probabilities by creating a computational model to simulate a coin-tossing experiment to calculate the chance of the coin landing on heads or tails. To model the true randomness of tossing a coin in the virtual environment, you will need to create a list of random binary digits, 0 and 1 and combine the conditional statements and for loops to conduct the random experiment!
Explore how to calculate the area of a triangle in Python by using the Heron’s formula and utilize the Python knowledge to handle this geometric problem. Get introduced to variables in Python, as well as the good practice of writing comments while writing Python code.
Calling all soccer fans and aspiring coders! Get ready to step onto the virtual pitch and experience the excitement of "Scratch Penalty Kick," a thrilling workshop where students will combine their love for soccer with the power of coding using Scratch. In this interactive workshop, participants will dive into the world of game design and programming as they create their own soccer-themed penalty kick game from scratch. Using Scratch, a beginner-friendly coding platform, students will learn how to code player movements, goalie actions, and dynamic scoring mechanics to capture the intensity and drama of a penalty shootout. During the workshop, students will follow along with step-by-step tutorials to design and customize their own soccer player avatars, choose their favorite team colors, and set the stage for an unforgettable penalty kick showdown. They'll learn how to program player controls, goalkeeper AI, and physics-based ball movement, adding layers of strategy and excitement to their games.
Embark on a thrilling coding adventure using Scratch, a beginner-friendly programming platform, to create their own interactive racing game featuring the adorable character Panda! Designed for students with little to no coding experience, this workshop offers an engaging introduction to the world of computer programming through hands-on exploration and creative problem-solving. Participants will learn fundamental coding concepts such as sequencing, loops, and conditionals while designing and customizing their very own racing game. During the workshop, students will follow step-by-step instructions to build their game using Scratch's intuitive drag-and-drop interface, allowing them to focus on the fun and creativity of game design without getting bogged down in complex syntax. They'll have the opportunity to personalize their game by choosing backgrounds, designing tracks, and adding obstacles to challenge their friends.
Get ready for an epic coding showdown in "Scratch Fruit Battle," a thrilling workshop where students will unleash their creativity and coding skills to create their own fruit-themed battle game using Scratch! Designed for students who love gaming and want to learn the basics of coding in a fun and interactive way, this workshop will take participants on a journey through game design, animation, and programming. Using Scratch, a beginner-friendly coding platform, students will learn how to bring their fruit warriors to life, design exciting battles, and code unique gameplay mechanics. During the workshop, students will follow along with step-by-step tutorials to create their own fruit characters, each with its own special powers and abilities. They'll learn how to program movements, attacks, and animations, adding layers of strategy and excitement to their games. From launching watermelon rockets to unleashing banana tornadoes, the possibilities are endless!
Prepare to put your coding and problem-solving skills to the test in "Scratch Guess the Numbers!" This engaging student workshop invites participants to embark on an exciting journey of discovery as they learn how to create a captivating number-guessing game using Scratch. In this workshop, students will become game designers as they explore the fundamentals of coding while developing their very own interactive guessing game. Using Scratch, a beginner-friendly coding platform, participants will learn how to design game mechanics, implement user input, and create engaging feedback loops to challenge their friends and classmates. During the workshop, students will follow guided tutorials to build their number-guessing game from scratch. They'll learn how to generate random numbers, display clues to guide the player, and provide feedback based on the player's guesses. With each iteration, participants will refine their game design skills and deepen their understanding of coding concepts.
Get ready to spread your wings and soar with the moth in "Scratch: Fly with the Moth!" This captivating student workshop introduces participants to the world of animation and coding through the creation of their very own flying moth using Scratch. In this workshop, students will embark on a creative journey as they learn how to design, animate, and program a colorful moth character to flutter gracefully across the screen. Using Scratch, a beginner-friendly coding platform, participants will explore essential coding concepts while bringing their moth to life in a dynamic and interactive environment. During the workshop, students will follow step-by-step tutorials to create their moth character, design its wings, and program its flight path. They'll learn how to animate the moth's movements, add visual effects, and incorporate interactive elements that respond to user input, creating an immersive and engaging experience.
Embark on an exciting coding adventure with "Scratch Panda's Travels," a workshop where students will unleash their creativity and coding skills to help Panda explore the world using Scratch! In this interactive workshop, participants will immerse themselves in the world of coding as they guide Panda through a series of exciting destinations and challenges. Using Scratch, a beginner-friendly coding platform, students will learn how to program Panda's movements, interactions, and adventures, creating their own interactive travel story. During the workshop, students will follow step-by-step tutorials to design and customize Panda's character, choose destinations for Panda to visit, and code unique challenges and obstacles along the way. From scaling mountains to traversing jungles, the possibilities are endless as students use their imagination to bring Panda's travels to life.
Step into the world of coding and unravel the mystery of "What's in the Box?" in this thrilling student workshop powered by Scratch! Get ready to embark on an interactive journey where participants will hone their coding skills while solving a series of intriguing puzzles and challenges. In this workshop, students will become detectives as they use Scratch, a user-friendly coding platform, to create their own mystery game. The objective? To uncover the secret contents of a mysterious box through a series of clues, logic puzzles, and interactive storytelling. During the workshop, participants will dive into Scratch's intuitive interface to design and program their mystery game from scratch. They'll learn how to create characters, animate scenes, and implement interactive elements that will engage players and keep them guessing until the very end.
See how your students can develop their programming skills by quickly creating and modding retro arcade games with Blocks and JavaScript in the MakeCode editor.
Use Minecraft and explore the incredible stories of nobel peace laureates and how they achieved amazing things! Students will learn the skills to participate in society actively and successfully. Students will also learn more about the Nobel Peace Laureates and the changes they created in the world, building strong and effective role models for society.
Social Emotional Learning · Health Education
Learn how to use Minecraft to create and solve problems involving area and volume and recognize volume as an attribute of three-dimensional space. Students will be able to write and interpret numerical expressions and understand that volume can be measured by finding the total number of same-size units of volume required to fill the space without gaps or overlaps.
Use Minecraft blocks and NPCs to solve increasingly difficult multiplication problems using arrays in a simple short project. Students will use multiplication within 100 to solve word problems in situations involving arrays and demonstrate an understanding of the Distributive Property of Multiplication.
Integrate Minecraft Education to supplement your Science units on ecosystems, habitats, or biodiversity. These activities will pair well with your study of UN Sustainable Development Goals 11-15. These activities are general enough that they will fit with science or social studies topics that deal with conservation issues yet are specific enough that they will meet curricular objectives as well.
Science · Social Studies
Use Minecraft and learn that Blocklympics is a one-to-five-hour creative introduction to the design of an inclusive, competitive, and fun Olympic games-style event. Students will be challenged with making their games come to life through the creation of inclusive venues, living spaces, and a mascot in the middle of the Athlete’s Village.
Science · Language Arts
Explore three impactful parts of Canadian History: the Canadian Pacific Railway, Viola Desmond, and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. After exploring the impact of these events, gain the opportunity to research present-day change makers, then consider how they may leave their own mark on Canadian history with an exciting design challenge. This workshop has a focus on builds and creativity and would be a great supplement to teachers looking to develop how their students see themselves as part of Canadian History.
Social Studies
Using Minecraft, students will go on an investigative mission in small groups to explore the impact of deforestation on climate change. Students will understand the and the pitfalls of unsustainable industrialization, explore how deforestation is connected to the greenhouse effect and identify how human activities contribute to climate change!
Use Minecraft to learn about coral reefs by using code in Minecraft to build one. Students will have an opportunity to write their own functions and have the Agent build coral structures.
Explore 5 essential computer science lessons that not only help develop the ability to code, but also enhance problem-solving and creativity. After exploring the basics of block coding, extend your understanding of logic to an introduction to Python. This workshop has a focus on essential coding competencies for any computer language and builds on student engagement and creativity with technology across the curriculum.
Math · Science · Computer Science
Explore 5 essential computer science lessons that not only help develop the ability to code, but also enhance problem solving and creativity. Explore the basics of block coding and begin to build an understanding of how computational thinking is used to create things in code. This workshop has a focus on essential coding competencies for block coding and builds on student engagement and creativity with technology across the curriculum.
Math · Science
Using Minecraft, students will explore safer and better internet principles including digital identity, online safety, and privacy! students will learn the fundamental principles of online safety and digital identity and demonstrate how they can be safe in digital spaces. Students will learn healthy digital habits and how to play an active role in their learning. Students will exercise critical thinking to make responsible and safe decisions on the Internet. As an instrumental part of this experience, trusted adults will be embedded into gameplay. Students should always feel confident to engage with trusted adults for help.
Science · Math · Computer Science
Learn how to integrate Minecraft Education to supplement cross curricular activities for Science units on geology and social studies units on geography to understand how rocks and landforms are formed over time. The unit will have students also make 3D topographical maps to help understand how they are used for geographic mapping and geographic planning.
Science · Geography · Social Studies
Using Minecraft, students will demonstrate an understanding that substances are made from different types of atoms, which combine with one another in various ways using the material reducer to explore the structure and properties of matter.
Learn how to integrate Minecraft Education to supplement the current Fractions & Decimals unit and show how coding can be integrated in math. The videos will help guide you and your students through each of the activities, providing options for student reflection and sharing, leaving room for you to determine your own assessment techniques.
Learn the coding basics and explore a real-world example of artificial intelligence and program the Minecraft Agent to collect data about forest fires. Create coding solutions that include sequences, events, loops, and conditionals, while decomposing (break down) the steps needed to solve a problem into a precise sequence of instructions Iterate on solutions to complete a task.
Use Minecraft and experience a choose-your-own-adventure game, exploring key moments in human achievement. Then, by using their coding superpowers, students will save the future by solving mysterious mishaps in time!
Math · Social Studies
Learn how to integrate Minecraft Education to supplement your current Human Body unit. You will specifically learn about the various Human Body systems, how plant and animal cells are similar and different and how everything is connected together in order to help us survive. The videos will help guide you and your students through each of the activities, providing options for student reflection and sharing, leaving room for you to determine your own assessment techniques.
Use Minecraft and journey through time with Congressman John Lewis to meet leaders of social justice movements who were catalysts for Good Trouble and positive change. Students will understand social justice movements across history and research important person(s) across various social justice movements and their role within those movements. Students will understand important social justice movements, the leaders, and the purpose behind them as well as understand how to make meaningful choices to influence positive change!
Using Minecraft, students will be introduced to the basics of mindfulness to help them understand the benefits and main concepts of this skill. Students will learn that an individual has the ability to identify and name one’s emotions and their influence on behaviour and develops and demonstrates the ability to regulate emotions, thoughts and behaviours in context with people different than oneself. They will also learn that an individual has the ability to make safe and constructive choices about personal behaviour and social interactions.
Use Minecraft and discover three scientists from the Royal Ontario Museum that are visiting Rocklandia to learn more about igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks. They need your students’ help by using consecutive, concurrent, repeated, and nested coding to overcome a series of obstacles. Students will create a museum of rocks and minerals to reflect their learning, with an emphasis on inclusivity and accessibility.
Learn how to integrate Minecraft Education to supplement your current novel study unit. The included activities are general enough that they will apply to any novel you are reading, yet specific enough to meet a variety of curricular expectations. The activities provided will help guide you through each of the activities, providing options for student reflection and sharing, leaving room for you to determine your own assessment techniques.
Language Arts
Learn how to use Minecraft blocks as “pixels” to produce pixel art versions of students in either portrait or full body. Students will use spatial, estimation, and aesthetic sense to create these self-portraits in Minecraft.
Visual Arts
Use Minecraft to gain an introduction to Science Island - a world designed to allow students of all ages to formulate, test and modify a guess before generating a hypothesis which they believe true! Students will then be able to communicate observations and happenings in detail in a written form to be submitted for review
Ready, set, GO! In this lesson, students create a racing game and begin playtesting and improving their game. Students will learn coding concepts such as events and will be introduced to several new coding concepts: sequences, loops and IF-THEN statements.
Experiment with storytelling in gaming and be extra creative with more open-ended game outcomes and objectives in a “Quest” or “Story” game that helps Codey Rocky do something in the real world. Students also expand on their programming skills by incorporating broadcasting and variables into their games. In this lesson, students will first brainstorm the basic setting, characters, story, and mechanics that they would like to incorporate into their games, then begin creating a prototype that uses broadcasting to time level changes.
Coding isn’t just for middle school and school students. Littles can do it too! Matatalab Coding Set is an amazing K-2 coding and robotics platform with a world of opportunity. During this training session you will learn how to harness this platform to do fun, creative work with your students.
On your mark, get set… drive to (3,7)!!…wait what? Learn about the universal way people all over the world lay out specific location directions. Challenge yourself to make your movements as accurate as possible, and get to the exactly where you need to be.
Program your robot to be the ultimate soccer player. Create teams and design your team colours and team uniforms. Drop the ball and let the game begin. Pass and shot the ball to get around the opposing players. See who can score the most goals to win!
There are so many awesome things you can do with Dash! In this activity, participants will have fun driving and making sounds with Dash using the Go or Path apps.
Enter into a battle of nobility. Use LEGO and crafts to dress Dot up as a knight in shining armour, and Dash as the noble steed. Program your Dash robot to charge the opponent and knock the rider off. Rebuild stronger for the next battle. See who will be the ultimate jousting champion!
You can bring excitement and wonder to your schools through robotics and coding! Introducing Dash & Dot, two adorable robots that love to teach young students the importance of robotics and coding. Develop an understanding of why you need to incorporate robotics and coding in your school. Learn how to use the robots and the apps in your classroom to accelerate student coding skills. Discover how you can take on coding challenges and make your own programs for Dash & Dot using Blockly. Teaching programming lets you turn your creative ideas into reality. In this hands-on workshop, you will not only have the opportunity to play and explore, but you will be able to walk out ready to code with your students.
VinciBot, a robot coding robot, is a learning robot for children aged 8 and up to learn computer science and build confidence in STEAM subjects. VinciBot encourages learning by doing, imaginative by empowering children to build real-life projects especially including creative music dancing, and drawing in autonomy and cooperation with the right to learning by making mistakes. With Matatalab coding software, children can manipulate the VinciBot through block-based to text-based (Python) programming while developing computational, design and engineering thinking – educating your children about the evolving digital age from a young age.
Designed for every student to learn about Computer Science and STEAM, CyberPi is a single-board computer fully packed with advanced electronic sensors, actuators, and communication modules. It is one of the best tools for teaching Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Networks, and the Internet of Things. In combination with our impressive mBlock coding editor, it supports Block-based coding language and the text-based programming language Python. With activities aligned to curricular expectations for all provinces, this workshop will help you discover the many ways you can use CyberPi in your classroom.
Code Matatabot to draw various geometric shapes using instructions on the six Matatalab Artist Warm-Up Cards. Students will extend their understanding of coding shapes by exploring ways to create additional shapes!
Math · Art
Get introduced to Matatalab Musical coding blocks by successfully completing the Music Challenge Cards, and then creating an original musical composition!
The Matatalab Coding Set is made up of a command tower, a control board, different types of coding blocks, musical coding blocks, and a wheeled robot. In this lesson, students will learn the important parts of the Matatalab Coding Set, understand the way in which the robot moves through a nature map, and complete Matatalab Challenge Booklet.
mBot is a STEAM education robot for beginners, that makes teaching and learning robot programming simple and fun. With just a screwdriver and step-by-step instructions, students can build a robot from scratch and experience the joys of hands-on creation. As they go, they will learn about a variety of robotic machinery and electronic parts, get to grips with the fundamentals of block-based programming, and develop their logical thinking and design skills.
Create a program which has the mBot record the number of times a key is pushed over a defined period, storing this in a variable, which will represent seconds of driving time. Then the mBot moves forward for the number of seconds defined in the variable. In this way, students compete in a robot curling competition.
Design and build a paper contraption for controlling/trapping the soccer ball during play, and mount it to your mBot. Students will then play robot soccer in teams.
Patterns are everywhere! Music, video games, dance and even sports! This workshop will engage students to design and program (code) light, sound and movement patterns using the mBot.
Create a program which has their mBot move within an outlined circle autonomously, sensing when they have reached a line and changing course to stay within it. The Sumo mBot should also increase speed to charge at another robot which has been sensed within a given proximity. This requires use of the ultrasonic sensors.
Learn all about the ultrasonic sensor and IF-THEN-ELSE statements to create a program. The program will allow the mBot to approach an object, pose a question once the object is sensed, then perform an action based on the user response to the question (e.g. flee or approach further).
Delve into the exciting world of coding and innovation as you explore the Dash robot and MakeWonder platform. Engage in hands-on activities to program Dash's movements and sounds, fostering creativity and problem-solving skills. Join us for an interactive session that introduces Dash as your new robotic class companion, blending education and fun in the world of coding.
Neuron is a programmable electronic building block platform. Building blocks are connected in a snap with magnetic Pogo Pins for creating hundreds of inventions. With Neuron, children learn about flow-based programming and the Internet of Things (IoT). Neuron is compatible with the Makeblock platform, LEGO® blocks, and Codey Rocky.
Explore how Phidgets and its programmable USB sensors can be used in your middle or high school classroom to teach STEM and programming! You will explore hands-on fun and easy ideas on how to utilize the various Phidgets sensors in the classroom to teach coding through project-based learning with various resources and lessons that enhance student learning and skills.
Discover the world of coding and storytelling with Tale-Bot, an innovative learning robot designed for grades K-2. This interactive tool combines play and coding, allowing children to develop stories in a smart manner. With Tale-Bot, kids can enhance their social-emotional skills, speech, and storytelling abilities, all while learning the fundamentals of coding. Join us for an engaging presentation and explore how Tale-Bot is shaping the future of learning!
Learn how to bring AI to your classroom with Makeblock. Learn how to use the Machine Learning extension of the mBlock 5 software to teach artificial intelligence (AI) to students. You'll learn how to program the CyberPi to recognize and react to different types of objects using AI - the future of today's generation!
A collaborative, full day "working session" where we map out your goals and the first steps of building an esports program at your school or district. We'll use this session to generate next steps that get your program off to an amazing start!
Content is king. It's what drives traffic and sales on everything from the latest movie to that new gadget. In this 1/2 day session, we'll talk about how your esports program can use content to generate interest and support for your program. We'll talk technology and tools, and even set up some accounts if you're starting fresh!
Streaming is hard. This Professional Learning session will make it easier to get started with all the tools and technology advice you need to know your setup. In this 1/2 day session, we'll teach you some of the basics of Streaming so you can build up an amazing "Stream Team" for your esports program.
This lesson is designed to show students the many powerful Geo Tools that Google has to offer, including Google Earth, Google Maps, Earth Engine, My Maps and more. With these tools, students can explore and understand the world in ways that were previously impossible, from viewing satellite imagery to analyzing geospatial data. The lesson will cover the features of each tool, such as Google Earth's 3D globe and historical imagery, and Google Maps' navigation and indoor mapping capabilities. Students will also learn how to create custom maps with My Maps, and explore the many applications of Earth Engine. Join us on this journey around the world and discover the many wonders of our planet with Google Geo Tools.
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Looking for a new way to get your students engaged in their learning process? This hands-on workshop will guide you through the process of using Google Sites and Forms to build your very own Digital Breakout! These escape room style games provide an opportunity for students to think creatively and critically while demonstrating their understanding of curricular outcomes.
Your students already use Google Docs, Slides, Drawings and more, but did you know there are hundreds of templates at your fingertips to take their publications to the next level? Join this session where we will look at some fun, engaging, and powerful ways students can demonstrate their understanding through images, audio, and video, and the best ways they can share that work with you!
Even our littlest learners can create and collaborate using the Google Suite! In this introductory-level session, get an overview and see examples of Primary students creating and learning with the G Suite tools. We'll also explore tips and tricks for managing All-Things-Google with our littlest ones. Let's empower our youngest scholars!
In this exciting lesson, students will have the opportunity to learn how to use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Scratch using Google's Teachable Machine. The lesson will provide students with a unique insight into AI and dispel some of the common myths surrounding this cutting-edge technology. Students will learn how AI can be used to make decisions, recognize patterns, and identify objects. By the end of the lesson, students will have created their own AI model using Scratch and Teachable Machine, and will have a deeper understanding of how this technology works. They will also explore the potential of AI in a variety of fields, such as healthcare, transportation, and entertainment. This lesson is perfect for students who are interested in computer science and want to learn more about AI and its endless possibilities for the future.
Let us help you quickly pack your digital suitcase full of effective and ready to use digital activities that empower learning and that support the diversity of student learners in your everyday classroom. From choice boards, to graphic organizers, to daily mindfulness activities, we can help you save you valuable time searching for learning activities by giving you the power to easily create and design your own perfect and personalized collection. Along with your newly created content for your digital trip, we will top up your suitcase with an abundance of additional templates and engaging ready to use activities for your dynamic students. Trust us, this will be the best digital suitcase that you will ever pack that will have everything that you could possibly need for your classroom.
Unlock the artistic potential of Google Sheets or Micosoft Excel in as we delve into the world of conditional formatting, where we will learn to transform spreadsheets into vibrant works of art. Discover the basics of conditional formatting and color coding as a fun and accessible entry point to understanding computer programming, fostering creativity in both teachers and students alike.
When students have access to Chromebooks in your classroom, you’re able to unlock a treasure trove of tools to enhance student learning. Join us for this workshop where we’ll explore how students can personalize their devices to heighten their own learning experience and how to use the built-in features such as the camera, voice recording and Screencast app to demonstrate their learning and inspire creativity.
How do you create culture and community in a virtual classroom? Whether you started your classroom virtually in September, or are moving online this month, this workshop is for you! Join our team as we dive into strategies on how to create community within virtual classrooms, using our favourite Microsoft for Education tools, tried-and-true strategies and activities you can use tomorrow. Learning begins with connection and that’s exactly what this workshop is focused on!
Join us for a session packed full of tips and tricks on how to support student voice and choice in your classroom. We'll look at fun, engaging, and powerful ways students can demonstrate their understanding. Come see how students can show their thinking with images, audio, and video, and the best ways they can share that work with you!
This workshop is designed to showcase the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the world of education, focusing on tools within the Microsoft environment. Discover how Co-Pilot is helping to simplify workflows and reimagine the way we teach. We'll also explore the AI-powered features built into the M365 tools such as Word, PowerPoint and Teams, demonstrating how they can enhance efficiency, productivity, and foster creativity in the classroom. Educators of all grade levels are invited to attend! Bring a device for this hour of hands-on learning. If you have a Chromebook, no worries! Most of these tools are web-based and can be accessed from any device.
This workshop is designed to showcase the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on the world of education, focusing on tools within the Microsoft environment. Discover how Co-Pilot is helping to simplify workflows and reimagine the way we teach. We'll also explore the AI-powered features built into the M365 tools such as Word, PowerPoint and Teams, demonstrating how they can enhance efficiency, productivity, and foster creativity in the classroom. Educators of all grade levels are invited to attend! Bring a device for this hour of hands-on learning. If you have a Chromebook, no worries! Many of these tools are web-based and can be accessed from any device.
Microsoft Teams is a digital hub that brings conversations, content, assignments, and apps together in one place, allowing teachers to create vibrant learning environments. Build collaborative classrooms, connect in professional learning communities, and connect with colleagues—all from a single experience that’s free to educators and students! Join Logics Academy for this session where we’ll explore the key features of Microsoft Teams that will help you streamline your classroom workflows.
MICROSOFT WHITEBOARD, ONENOTE and O365 – ALL THE COLLABORATION TOOLS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS! Your classroom toolbox is not complete without a few collaboration tools! From digital whiteboard (that makes showing your thinking easy) to OneNote (allowing you to easily share lessons, resources and assessments), O365 is home to amazing tools for collaboration. Join us for this 60-minute, jam-packed workshop where you’ll learn new tools and classroom-tested strategies on how to easily collaborate with your students.
Whether you've never played Minecraft Education before or are looking for a refresher, you’re in the right place! We invite you and your class to join us for this 60-minute co-taught lesson where we'll focus on the basics of Minecraft. Inside this lesson we’ll learn the basics of building in Minecraft, allowing your students to unleash their creativity by building a local landmark of their choice. We’ll explore ways to level up a build using tools only found in the Education Edition! As students will be at all different levels in their Minecraft journey, this lesson will support everyone from beginner to advanced user – no experience required. We’ll also share our best tips and tricks along the way to help you get unstuck, reduce frustration and troubleshoot challenges.
Ready to take your Minecraft Education experience to the next level? This follow-up workshop dives deeper into the world of Minecraft Education, equipping you with more advanced skills needed to unlock its full potential. Join us as we look deeper into customizing game settings, unlock advanced building and movement tricks, and code directly within the game using Blocks, while also exploring the potential to code in Javascript, and Python! Prepare to become a Minecraft Education ninja and unleash a world of creative learning possibilities in your classroom! This workshop requires a device with Minecraft already installed and a Minecraft Education account.
Welcome to Fantastic Fairgrounds, an immersive Minecraft Education experience designed for learners ages 8 and older to build a strong foundation in AI Literacy. This single-player map is part of a broader AI Literacy progression, offering an engaging way for students to explore key AI concepts through hands-on activities. In Fantastic Fairgrounds, players take on the role of a problem-solver, working alongside an AI assistant to help Park Director Leslie address various issues within the park's pavilions. Through interactive challenges in the Bee Pavilion, Light Show Pavilion, and Art Pavilion, learners will gain practical understanding of AI foundations, data analysis, ethical considerations, and real-world AI applications. This unique learning environment not only makes abstract AI concepts tangible but also encourages creative thinking about AI's potential and responsible use in our rapidly evolving technological landscape.By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: Understand the foundations of AI (Artificial Intelligence), Practice with data analysis in different fields, Identify and address ethical dilemmas in AI, Explore careers in AI.
Are you ready to build your AI-powered inventions and explore the amazing potential of AI? Welcome to the Hour of Code: Generation AI! Team up with the trusty Agent to build helpful AI-powered inventions, and explore the amazing potential of AI and the importance of fair, reliable technology! Correct coding problems, solve fun puzzles, and use the principles of responsible AI. Hour of Code: Generation AI has been designed as a fun and creative tutorial introduction to computer science (CS) and responsible AI. This one-hour experience will provide your students with the basics of coding (MakeCode blocks or Python) and demonstrate all the ways they can utilize computational thinking to solve problems. Understanding AI and its potential implications is critical for all student
Designed specifically for classroom and school‑based contexts, this session focuses on how Microsoft Copilot can reduce teacher workload while strengthening instructional practice. Educators learn how to use Copilot for lesson and unit planning, creating differentiated instructional strategies, supporting IEP goals, developing interventions, and extending learning through enrichment opportunities. The session highlights assessment supports such as rubric generation, formative assessment creation, success criteria development, and feedback drafting. Participants also explore how Copilot can assist with data interpretation to inform instruction and support diverse learners. Educators are introduced to agents as a way to support consistent instructional planning, shared resources, and grade‑ or department‑level workflows, with discussion around how agents differ from Copilot Chat and how they can be responsibly shared within teams.
This session helps students learn how to use Microsoft Copilot responsibly to support learning, organization, and communication. Participants learn how to adjust custom settings to better support their individual needs and build more accessible, easier workflows for school tasks (e.g., clarifying instructions, generating study supports, organizing ideas, drafting and revising writing, and planning projects). Students explore Copilot Chat prompting skills and then use Create to generate images, infographics, PowerPoints, videos, and more while discussing quality checks, citation/attribution expectations where appropriate, and safe use in a school setting. The session also introduces the idea of agents, helping students explore how agents can support recurring learning workflows (for example, a study coach, writing revision partner, or project planner) and how to use these supports appropriately.
This session supports post-secondary learners in using Microsoft Copilot to work more efficiently across reading, research, writing, studying, and project management—while keeping academic integrity and course expectations at the center. Participants learn how to adjust custom settings and build reusable prompts based on their coursework, program outcomes, and current priorities (e.g., weekly readings, lab reports, practicum tasks, major assignments, or exam preparation). Students explore time-saving workflows such as breaking down complex instructions, organizing notes, generating study supports, creating outlines and drafts, refining clarity and voice, and turning dense content into accessible summaries—so they can spend more time thinking deeply and less time stuck in the busywork. Participants also use Create to generate interactive content for learning and communication (e.g., visuals, infographics, presentations, video concepts, and other multimodal artifacts) and practice quality checks to ensure outputs are accurate, appropriate, and aligned to assignment criteria. For teacher candidates and education programs, we highlight how to use Teach to build lessons, learning tasks, and assessments that support all learners—supporting differentiation and universal design while saving time in planning and resource creation. The session also introduces agent creation, helping participants explore how agents can support recurring academic workflows (e.g., a study coach, research organizer, practicum planner, or lesson-design partner) and how to use these supports responsibly within institutional and course guidelines.
Learn all about how Ozobot Evo works and how it can be programmed screen-free using Ozobot Color Codes. While familiarizing yourself with each Color Code, you will experience many of the ways that Evo makes learning meaningful and engaging.
Learn about how Ozobot Evo can be programmed with Ozobot Blockly, designed for the earliest of programmers to your most advanced students. Become familiar with basic blockly logic while learning how Evo and block-based programming can support STEAM learning and core subjects.
Learn all about Ozobot Ari. In this workshop you will discover how Ari enhances learning across a number of content areas. You will see hands on lessons that model content integration and develop a personalized implementation plan for your classroom.
