Synchronous remote and face-to-face STEM learning is improved when students access kits with tools, materials, and instructions (including video) for tactile course experiences. This session will examine two short lessons that use kits and then discuss them in the context of skill-building (Clark & Mayer, 2024). The first lesson examines a short K-6 coding lesson, and in the second lesson, you construct and test Inuit Snow Goggles - ᐃᓪᒑᒃ or ᐃᒡᒑᒃ. Both lessons have unique behavioural and psychological engagement aspects that address cognitive load issues and shallow processing of some rudimentary remote gaming-style lessons. Your experiences and emerging strategies will be discussed.

Leveraging AI for math instruction can save time for teachers and help to develop universally designed lessons. During this session, teachers will be walked through using Google Gemini and NotebookLM to develop teaching content for all taxonomy levels. 

Teachers will develop sustainable strategies for effective multigrade instruction and personal well-being in rural settings.

Restorative justice (RJ) discipline in schools emphasizes repairing harm, fostering accountability, and promoting reconciliation through active participation of students, teachers, and the wider school community. It moves away from traditional disciplinary approaches that focus on punishment and guilt-determination, instead prioritizing relationships and community building. Restorative justice aims to address issues like conflict, misbehavior, and harm in a way that helps everyone involved heal and rebuild stronger relationships. 

We embraced RJ this year at my school and would like to share some of our wins. 

This session is designed for Grade 7-12 social studies educators eager to enhance their assessment practices. We'll delve into the foundational features of effective selected response items, exploring how to construct questions that accurately assess student understanding across three crucial cognitive levels: knowledge, application, and integration. Participants will gain practical strategies and hands-on skills for designing reliable and valid source-based selected response items, moving beyond simple recall to foster deeper critical thinking. We'll also identify and explore readily available resources to aid in the creation of comprehensive and impactful social studies assessments, ensuring that your evaluation methods truly reflect the richness of the social studies curriculum. Join us to empower your students through thoughtful and rigorous assessment design!

CNA: Helping You Help Them

Your students look to you for guidance on what comes after high school, and we’re here to help make that easier. Join us for a fast, focused info session packed with reliable details and real options to share. You will walk away with career answers you can trust, and renewed confidence to help students find the path that's right for them.

A Teacher's Guide to Canva Code: Don’t let the word “code” intimidate you! If you can write a prompt you can use Canva Code. Discover the power of combining coding with creativity in this hands-on session where teachers will gain insights into using Canva Code to create interactive, engaging activities for students like flashcards, study guides, games, review activities, card sorting, interactive rubrics, and more.

Helping young teachers realize the importance of understanding the specific characteristics of their age group,  and how critical connections are to maximize engagement and minimize behavioral issues.  

Would your students benefit from strategies and tools to begin to recognize, define and differentiate between machine learning and artificial intelligence? Are you interested in activities to help introduce AI to your students and facilitate discussions relating to how machine learning and facial recognition influence daily life? In this session, you will discover skills and strategies for students that support ethical decision-making as well as the pros and cons of AI in the healthcare and the transport industry.

This 1 hour PL focuses on getting educators to reflect on how their unconscious attitudes or stereotypes are shaped by cultural influences and personal experiences, leading to unintentional favoritism or prejudice toward certain groups. Implicit bias operates below our awareness, influencing perceptions and interactions in subtle ways, which can impact educational settings and students. 

Many educators value Indigenous inclusion in schools and are looking for credible ways to respond to the TRC Recommendations. In spite of our efforts, there is still confusion about what decolonization and Indigenization look like in practice. This session introduces two-eared listening, a teaching rooted in Indigenous knowledge systems, as a foundation for building respectful, accountable, and relational learning environments. It also identifies how holistic restorative justice in schools serves as a bridge between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people eager for education to bring about healing. 

While holistic restorative justice education is not itself an Indigenous framework, it draws deeply from, and aligns with, many Indigenous ways of knowing—particularly in its emphasis on relationship, voice, accountability, and community. When approached with humility and care, restorative justice education can support the creation of more relational, inclusive environments and be a pathway where we walk together in our efforts to decolonize education.

We’ll explore how strong Indigenous–non-Indigenous relationships are built through shared responsibility, deep listening, and reciprocal engagement. Participants will reflect on common misunderstandings, such as the idea that decolonization is the sole responsibility of Indigenous people or that restorative justice can only be practiced by Indigenous people. We will consider how non-Indigenous educators can engage more meaningfully in this ongoing work.

Participants will be invited into reflective dialogue that deepens understanding, challenges assumptions, and supports the cultivation of respectful, reciprocal relationships in Indigenous–non-Indigenous educational contexts.

This session will explore strategies for incorporating a broader range of questions in the classroom to deepen student thinking and provide richer feedback. By diversifying questioning techniques, educators can gain greater insights into student understanding, allowing them to adjust instruction more effectively. Participants will explore practical strategies that promote student discourse, enhance formative assessment, and guide responsive teaching. 

From science and history documentaries to personal narratives, student media projects are a great way to increase engagement and enhance learning outcomes across content areas. In this session, educators will learn how to use classroom tools in WeVideo to facilitate media projects. We’ll share curricular resources and best practices for facilitating each stage of a media project from generating a topic to showcasing student work! By the end of this session, you’ll be ready to implement a student media project that builds academic vocabulary, content knowledge, and literacy while enhancing learning with 21st century skills!

This session will take participants through  7 stages of early number sense, allowing time for exploration of resources to support teaching, learning and assessment. 

This session will provide educators with a foundational understanding of Indigenous education, emphasizing the importance of cultural awareness, respect, and the inclusion of Indigenous education in the classroom. Participants will explore the diverse pedagogical approaches of Indigenous education while gaining tools to incorporate Indigenous knowledge into their classrooms.

Key Topics covered:

1) Indigenous Worldviews: An overview of the various diverse Indigenous Nations across Canada

2) Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Doing: Exploration of Indigenous pedagogical practices that emphasize holistic, community-based, and experiential learning. Participants will learn about land-based education, oral traditions, and the role of elders.

3) Culturally Responsive Teaching Strategies: Practical tools and approaches for integrating Indigenous perspectives into classroom activities, including the importance of representation, language preservation, and respecting cultural protocols.

4)Building Meaningful Relationships with Indigenous Communities: Emphasizing the importance of building partnerships with local Indigenous communities and organizations and engaging in collaborative efforts to develop classroom activities that contain Indigenous knowledge.

Imagine a classroom where energy isn't just managed, it's channeled into learning! This session will equip you with foundational knowledge of the Newfoundland and Labrador Daily Physical Activity (DPA) Policy, showing you not just the 'what' but the 'why' behind it. You'll then dive into practical, engaging ways to blend movement with your curriculum through Physically Active Learning, experiencing it firsthand. You’ll connect with a network of peers to build ongoing support for your DPA journey. Finally, we'll link you to resources to fuel your passion.

Just getting started with Book Creator? Join this 60 minute webinar with Jon Smith and learn all about Book Creator's simple, yet powerful, features. Learn how you can use Book Creator in any subject and with any grade level! You'll leave with so many ideas you'll be able to start making books tomorrow.

In this session, you will explore the benefits of technology integration and evaluate how these benefits align with your own pedagogical approach. Discover how digital technology can support curriculum outcomes and engage in hands-on activities to match appropriate technology tools to identified outcomes. Walk away with practical strategies and a deeper understanding of how to seamlessly and purposefully integrate technology into your teaching practice. Get ready to unleash the full potential of technology to enhance student learning experiences!  

In this hands-on session educators will explore the power of the LUMIO platform to enhance formative assessment practices. Participants will step into the shoes of students to experience a variety of engaging assessment strategies firsthand, including real-time polls, interactive activities, and collaborative workspaces.

The session will also spotlight LUMIO’s innovative use of audio tools, empowering students to represent their learning through voice and sound. Educators will then shift into creator mode, designing their own formative assessment activities using LUMIO’s dynamic features. Whether you're new to LUMIO or looking to deepen your practice, this session will provide practical strategies and creative inspiration to bring formative assessment to life in your classroom.

In this session, we’ll take a closer look at what a learning culture really means and what can get in the way of building one in our schools. Working in small groups, you’ll have the chance to talk through some common barriers and share ideas for how to interrupt them. Together, we’ll explore practical ways to create a stronger, more supportive learning environment for both staff and students.

Get ready to revolutionize your Social Studies classroom! This 1-hour professional learning session for K-12 educators is all about "Problematizing Curriculum" – turning those everyday learning outcomes into thrilling critical challenges that ignite student curiosity and deep thinking. We'll dive into practical, hands-on strategies for framing questions that go beyond simple recall, embedding learning in real-world scenarios, and using evaluative terms to boost the depth of student inquiry. Join us to transform your classroom into a hub of critical and creative thinking!

Ready to transform your learning environment? This virtual professional learning session dives into practical strategies for educators to cultivate both "Wellness and Positive Relationships" and "Optimal Learning Environments" through inclusive leadership opportunities for students with diverse abilities. Learn methods, drawn from a successful pilot, to engage students with diverse cognitive and/or behavioural abilities in inclusive physical activity. An Instructional Resource and Physical Education teacher will share their experiences facilitating Game Changers at an NL school. Discover how to identify and nurture leadership potential in all students and gain tools to implement adapted activities, foster peer support, amplify student voice, and connect with community resources to enrich programming for all students.

Don't miss the brand new classroom management features for teachers from Google! Class tools brings together the best of Google Workspace and Chromebooks’ collaboration. Invite students to use Class tools from your Google Classroom roster - Easily send a workbook of web content to students’ Chromebooks - Send and pin educational content to students’ screens for easy participation - Remotely view a student’s screen in class to check on progress and share exemplary work with the entire class.

You just found out you have a DHH learner in your classroom or your school community! What should you do? What DHH-friendly resources and strategies should you use? Do you know we have Teaching and Learning Assistants - Deaf and Hard of Hearing? Come to the session to learn more! 

Join us for a Story Around the Campfire with Preservice Chemistry 2202 teacher, Brianna Hartery. Brianna is empowered to begin her career as she has seen evidence of her impact on student engagement and learning in Chemistry 2202. We will elevate student voices to enhance this story! 

Are you a non-Inuk teacher living and working in Nunatsiavut? Or have you ever considered teaching in an Inuit community? Do you simply wish to improve your level of competency with regards to Inuit culture and life in the north? Inotsiavik Language and Culture is a not-for-profit Inuit owned organization that strives to revitalize and promote Inuttitut and Inuit Culture, and we are passionate about helping educators working in our province become knowledgable and skilled allies for Inuit communities. With a large percentage of our teachers being from outside our region, we wish to welcome and share our knowledge with those teachers for the betterment of Inuit student experiences in school, as well as for the betterment of teachers experiences (especially those in Nunatsiavut). In our presentation we will discuss adapting to life in the remote north, Inuit beliefs and lifestyles, Inuit history, Inuttitut basics, and address common misconceptions, stereotypes, and opportunities for connection with Inuit students. 

Elevate learning, engagement, and creativity with WeVideo! In this workshop, you will learn video editing fundamentals as you run through the flow of creating, editing, and publishing a video. You’ll learn how to access pre-made assignments in WeVideo’s assignment library to make student multimedia-creation a regular part of your teaching practice. Watch your students come alive with WeVideo!

Join us at ULEARN 2025 and be inspired by Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva's keynote (1 pm - 2 pm) as she reveals the transformative power of cognitive science and the science of learning. She'll invite us to broaden our perspective beyond the "Science of Reading," showing how understanding how the brain learns can unlock deep educational outcomes. This session will equip you to design dynamic learning environments that address the unique needs of every learner.

Following Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva’s inspiring keynote, join program staff for a collaborative debrief session (2 pm - 3 pm) designed for all K–12 educators. Together, we’ll unpack the keynote’s key ideas and explore how insights from cognitive science and the science of learning can be applied across subjects and grade levels. This hour will offer space for reflection, dialogue, and shared planning as we consider how to design responsive, inclusive learning environments that meet the needs of every student.

In this session, I will share various children's books and talk about ways that they can be used in the classroom. We will talk about the importance of read alouds and those attending will leave with a list of books (new and old) that they can use with their students. 

This session provides an opportunity to look closely at the resource, share successes, exchange ideas, and collaborate with colleagues.  The diagnostic tasks will be highlighted and discussed.

This session explores the pivotal role of mentoring as a professional development tool in education. While mentoring is often seen as a support system for early-career and beginning teachers, research and practice show that it also benefits mentors significantly. The mentoring relationship creates a reciprocal learning environment where both mentor and mentee grow professionally. Participants will examine how mentoring fosters reflective practice, builds professional capacity, and strengthens collaborative school cultures. The session will highlight mentoring as a dynamic, two-way professional opportunity that enhances growth for all educators involved.

The session emphasizes problem-based learning (PBL) and the use of AI tools to streamline multigrade math lesson planning and align diverse curriculum outcomes. We will discuss real-world problems that enhance student engagement and conceptual understanding. We will also explore how AI can assist in cross-referencing curriculum goals, generating differentiated tasks, and reducing planning time.

Teaching grades 3-6 and interested in joining a conversation about teaching the multiplication and division facts?  Please join us as we explore a trajectory and share some ways to help students develop their skills in this area.

Using a model informed by the Responsive Teaching and Learning Policy, educators will consider how assessment data and learner profiles can help inform their practice in an intermediate or secondary school classroom. Focus: Instruction/Assessment, Exceptionalities, Learner Profiles, Data Informed Practices, UDL.

Despite the widely acknowledged importance and benefits of classroom assessment, research has found that teachers frequently identify assessment as a core challenge in their professional practice. This finding is not surprising, given the rapid advancements in classroom assessment research, continuously shifting assessment policies and mandates, as well as increasingly accountability-focused assessment frameworks. This session will outline Canadian teachers' responses to six systemic assessment challenges (e.g., navigating the emotional dimension of assessment, addressing caregiver and student orientation towards grades) and offer a framework that can support teacher-led innovations in addressing these challenges.

Neurodivergent refers to people who process information in a way that is not typical. This variation could include a diagnosed condition like autism or attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), but neurodivergence itself is not a diagnosis. It just means the brain works differently than what is considered typical. Neurodivergence is often viewed as a weakness, but neurodiversity offers an alternate perspective.  Let's discover more!

High-quality teacher professional learning doesn't happen by accident. Rather, meaningful and impactful PL must be intentionally designed to promote teacher leadership. This session will explore the characteristics of high-quality professional learning and equip participants with introductory knowledge around planning and delivering PL for their teacher colleagues. 

This professional learning session invites educators to explore the power and potential of place-based and land-based learning. Grounded in the belief that where we learn matters, participants will engage with the core principles of place-based education and its meaningful connections to local land, culture, and community. Together, we will examine how these approaches can be thoughtfully integrated across subject areas/curriculum at the junior high level, fostering student engagement, curiosity, and a deeper connection to the places they live and learn.

It is challenging to engage students and communicate scientific concepts effectively. Join us to explore how showcasing examples of scientists from various backgrounds and identities through different types of media can create connections for your students. Recognize the real-world applications and impact of scientific knowledge on your life and community. In this session, you will discover how scientific principles inform decision-making, promote sustainability, and enhance overall well-being.

Introducing coding in the classroom can seem daunting, but digital storytelling offers a manageable entry point. In this beginner-level, hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to create rich, curriculum-linked multimedia projects using MIT's Scratch (the world's most popular coding platform for children) with combinations of as few as 10 simple coding blocks. No prior coding experience required! Facilitator Andrew Tomec is an experienced technology educator who runs a popular YouTube channel teaching coding skills to kids worldwide.

Imagine your students confidently evaluating health information, making informed decisions, and gaining more agency over their well-being. This dynamic professional learning session will introduce you to Skills-Based Health Education (SBHE), a powerful approach to fostering lifelong health and well-being. This session provides more than just theory – after a concise introduction to SBHE, you will engage with relevant health topics and actively create lesson plans you can use immediately. Gain valuable skills and leave with ready-to-implement strategies to support students’ health literacy journey!

Participants will be provided examples of applying mathematical concepts and skills in authentic, real-life contexts outside the classroom.

In K–6 classrooms, play isn’t just fun—it’s fundamental. This session explores how playful and exploratory math tasks can create space for students to talk, think, and make meaningful connections. By engaging in joyful, hands-on experiences that invite discussion, representation, and curiosity, students shift from passive compliance to active, personal engagement in their learning.

We will focus on the Mathematical Processes as powerful levers for transforming math instruction and explore concrete strategies to support discourse-rich, play-infused instruction that honors student voice and fosters a sense of belonging. Participants will leave with practical moves to engage learners in mathematical conversations that empower them to TALK, THINK, and make meaning TOGETHER. 

In this session, you will learn about ADHD, some of the associated challenges for teachers and learners, and practical approaches to addressing those challenges. This session is appropriate for anyone who teaches learners with ADHD, and for anyone with executive functioning challenges themselves. 

This session explores practical, research-informed strategies for supporting English as an Additional Language (EAL) learners in today’s diverse classrooms, with a particular focus on students from Ukraine and other newcomer backgrounds. Drawing on cross-cultural educational perspectives and classroom experience in both Ukraine and Canada, the session highlights inclusive and linguistically responsive approaches that foster belonging, language development, and academic success. Educators will leave with tools to create supportive environments that meet the needs of multilingual learners while reflecting critically on their own instructional practices.

Participants will understand how playful and exploratory tasks in K–6 math classrooms promote student discourse, engagement, and meaningful connections. Participants will explore how the Mathematical Processes support the use of joyful, hands-on experiences that honor student voice and build a sense of belonging. Participants will learn practical strategies to implement discourse-rich, play-infused instruction that empowers students to TALK, THINK, and make meaning together

Looking for a better way to keep your digital files organized? Join this hands-on session where you'll learn how to create an efficient, visually appealing digital hub. We'll share the Google Sheets templates we use to organize all project files on a single page, along with custom Canva designs for labels and headers. 

Whether you're looking to streamline your workflow or just add some creativity to your file management, this session offers a fresh approach to digital organization that looks as good as it works!

Key Takeaways:

-Google Sheets templates for file organization

-Canva templates for custom labels and headers

-Tips for creating a visually appealing and functional digital space!

Unit Planning, Reimagined: Design-Driven Instruction: Imagine being able to effortlessly brainstorm creative activities, new assessment ideas, and save time while creating unit plans from start to finish in one space. With Canva's new Visual Suite 2.0, Magic Write, and other AI tools, you can! Streamline your workflow, use data to drive instruction, differentiate, and create engaging materials and activities all in one place. 

This session is designed for teachers seeking effective ways to promote the DELF exam to their students. Whether you're new to the DELF or have experience offering it in the past, this session will provide fresh strategies to engage learners and spark their interest. We'll also explore practical resources to support both the promotion of the exam and preparation for success.

Participants will explore strategies and tools to empower students to take ownership of their learning by enhancing engagement, clarifying learning intentions, supporting self-assessment, and developing skills to monitor and guide their own progress.

Restorative justice in education is often misunderstood as a reactive approach—used only after harm occurs or as a set of community-building circles separate from academic instruction. This session challenges that understanding and presents restorative justice as a comprehensive learning model rooted in relational pedagogy.

We’ll explore how holistic restorative justice is not only about fostering belonging, but also about how we teach, learn, and grow together. Through a “relationships first” framework, restorative justice supports student voice, co-constructed knowledge, and relational accountability. It also helps educators meet curriculum outcomes, address school development goals, and engage with Newfoundland and Labrador’s Key Competencies.

Participants will explore real classroom examples, uncover common misconceptions, and gain practical strategies to weave restorative justice pedagogy into curriculum, instruction, and classroom culture.