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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This session will offer the opportunity to meet with President Schilling in a group setting to discuss matters and issues that are of importance to you and your colleagues. The session will open with a few focus questions from President Schilling followed by an opportunity to have open dialogue on topics generated by the discussion.
This engaging session will explore how leaders can use humor to build strong relationships, boost morale, and create a positive work environment. Participants will learn why laughter is essential in leadership and how it connects to key aspects of the Leadership Quality Standard (LQS). The session will provide practical examples of using humor in meetings, team-building, and stressful situations. Leaders will discover how humor can break down barriers, improve communication, and make complex ideas easier to understand. We will discuss the science behind laughter's benefits, showing how it reduces stress and enhances creativity. Through fun activities, participants will brainstorm ways to use humor in real leadership scenarios, share their experiences, and reflect on how humor can positively impact their schools or workplaces. The session ends with actionable tips on incorporating laughter into daily leadership practices.
Session Objectives: 1. Supporting educational leaders in building positive school culture. 2. Connecting the power of laughter to the LQS
How do you find joy in the world today? Can we truly do that? This can be difficult to do but with a conscious choice and employing some research based strategies, one can truly find themselves living with true joy. This presentation is a mix of personal stories and has a faith based foundation.
Carmen Moore is a passionate educator, parent and storyteller who has been working within the field of education for over twenty-five years. She completed two Masters of Education, spurring on a research project: Project Independence. Carmen has attained the credentials and experience... Read More →
Thursday March 6, 2025 2:10pm - 3:20pm MST
SJ Library
Do your students hate reading? Do they struggle to complete tasks/assignments due to lack of engagement? Please join us for engaging ways to teach novels that will have your students asking, Are we going to read today? We will be going through a variety of different novels for different grade levels/abilities, as well as different approaches to novels and reading, strategies to build literacy and comprehension skills, tasks to develop academic writing, the gathering of evidence, critical analysis of the text and creative hands on projects.
Joanna has a BA History and a BEd Secondary Social Studies. She has been teaching primarily social studies and humanities for the last 20 years at the junior high level. Joanna currently is a teacher at a junior high school with the Calgary Board of Education. She focuses on interactive... Read More →
Nicholle has a BA in Sociology and a BEd Education. She has taught for 14 years. She began by primarily teaching elementary grades 5 and 6 and then 9 years teaching social studies and humanities at the junior high level. Nicholle currently is a high school Social Studies teacher with... Read More →
Friday March 7, 2025 9:00am - 10:10am MST
SJ Library
Ready to elevate your teaching game with Google Slides? This session will equip you with the skills to create engaging and interactive daily lesson plans.
Key Takeaways:
Basic Skills Mastery: Learn the fundamentals of Google Slides, including template usage, multimedia integration, and animation techniques. Advanced Techniques (Time Permitting): Explore more advanced features, such as building daily lesson templates, interactive activities, and collaborative learning tools.
Session Highlights: Template Treasures: Discover pre-designed templates to jumpstart your lesson plan creation. Multimedia Magic: Integrate GIFs, videos, and hyperlinks to enhance student engagement. Animation Artistry: Master slide animations to create visually captivating presentations. Interactive Learning: Explore interactive activities like polls, quizzes, and open-ended questions. Collaborative Creations: Learn how to leverage Google Slides' collaborative features for group projects. Hands-On Workshop: Practice your new skills with a guided activity and create your daily lesson plan template. By the end of this session, you'll be equipped to design engaging and interactive daily lesson plans, enhance student learning, and create a more dynamic classroom environment. By the end of this session, you'll be equipped to design engaging and interactive daily lesson plans, enhance student learning, and create a more dynamic classroom environment.
Session Objectives: 1. Learn the basics of google Slides 2. How to use Slides with students 3. How to use Google slides to create your lesson, unit and day plans
Feeling overwhelmed by the vast array of Google Apps? This professional development session is your one-stop shop! We'll explore various powerful tools to streamline your workflow, enhance communication, and boost productivity. Unwrap the Goodies: Keep: Master the art of capturing fleeting ideas and creating organized to-do lists using Google Keep. Calendar: Discover advanced scheduling features and integrations to keep yourself and your team on the same page. Sites: Learn how to create beautiful and informative websites for your classroom, projects, or team collaboration. Maps: Explore advanced mapping features to visualize data, plan trips, and enhance your presentations. Forms & Tasks: Take a deeper dive into Forms to craft engaging surveys and assessments, and leverage Tasks for streamlined project management. Beyond the Basics This session goes beyond introductory features. We'll explore: Workflow Integration: Discover how to connect and leverage these apps for maximum efficiency. Collaboration Power: Unlock the collaborative features within each app to work seamlessly with colleagues and students. Time-Saving Tips: Learn practical shortcuts and hacks to optimize your time using these Google Apps. Dig In & Explore: The session will dedicate ample time to hands-on exploration. Explore the apps that interest you most, ask questions, and get comfortable navigating their functionalities. By the end of this session, you'll be: Equipped with a broader understanding of Google Apps beyond Docs & Drive. Confident using Keep, Calendar, Sites, Maps, Forms, and Tasks for various tasks. Inspired with ideas to integrate these tools into your professional workflow. Ready to explore further and unlock the full potential of each application? Come hungry for knowledge and ready to explore the Google Apps buffet! This session will empower you to discover new tools and optimize your workflow for greater efficiency and collaboration.
Session Objectives: 1. Learn the basic features of the other Google tools
