Greetings and a warm welcome to the 2025 Mighty Peace Teachers’ Convention!
Convention will be held at Charles Spencer High School (CS) and St. Joseph Catholic High School (SJ), with some off-site sessions as well.
MPTC Wifi password: Mighty2025
Here are a few key points to get you started:
Keeping informed about MPTC 2025- The most up to date information is posted on our website and in our Facebook Group. Keep an eye on our posts and emails for upcoming social events, speakers, and contests. These opportunities will provide valuable insights, resources, and networking possibilities. Read the February Newsletter.
Build your schedule - Be sure to read the descriptions!: Please note that adding a session to your schedule DOES NOT guarantee you a seat in the room. We allow attendees to select multiple sessions per time slot when creating their schedule to allow for maximum flexibility on the day of Convention. All sessions are first come, first served, unless otherwise stated in the session description. Some sessions are double sessions and some require pre-registration and may have a fee to cover costs of materials. Please read and follow the instructions in the descriptions. We are excited to include several off-site sessions this year, so be sure to check the location as well.
3. New schedule - There are four time slots when sessions are held on each day. Sessions are 70 minutes long and there is 20 minutes between sessions to allow time to get to the other venue(s) if necessary. Session 1: 9am-10:10am Session 2: 10:30am-11:40am Lunch 11:40am-12:40pm Session 3: 12:40pm-1:50pm Session 4: 2:10pm-3:20pm
Teachers’ Conventions are organized by volunteer teachers from each of the participating locals. If you are interested in joining the MPTCA Board, please contact your local president.
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In this "Leveraging Backwards Design and AI for Quality Curricular Resources" session, educators will explore combining backward design principles with artificial intelligence (AI) to create effective and engaging teaching materials. By focusing on the end goal, AI can generate customized resources, provide real-time feedback, and personalize learning experiences.
Session Objectives: 1. Learn Backwards Design: Understand how to align learning outcomes, assessments, and instructional activities. 2. Hands-On Practice: Use AI to develop resources aligned with new curricular outcomes. 3. Collaborate: Share ideas and create a repository of AI-generated resources for various subjects and grade levels.
Join us for an engaging, hands-on session designed to equip teachers with the tools and confidence to deliver the new K-6 Computer Science curriculum. In Ctrl+Alt+Teach, you'll explore key curricular outcomes, explore strategies to integrate computational thinking into your classroom and discover a mix of digital and unplugged activities that make computer science concepts accessible for all learners.
Through interactive activities and ready-to-use lesson ideas, you'll leave with practical resources and enhanced confidence whether you're new to coding or a seasoned tech user supporting your journey through these new outcomes.
*Devices are suggested but not required.
Session Objectives: 1. Understand key overarching curricular outcomes. 2. Learn about digital and unplugged supporting activities and lesson ideas. 3. Enhance teacher confidence around computer science.
Rediscover Google in this refresher session designed to help users integrate new features and enhance existing skills. The session will focus on Google Drive organization and permissions, Google Classroom setup and settings, and Gmail inbox management. Get updated, reinvigorate your skills, and rebuild your confidence.
Session Objectives: 1. Google Drive: Organization, shared drives, and permissions. 2. Google Classroom: Set up, new features, and helpful settings. 3. GMail: Inbox management and helpful workflow.
