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November 12th 10:00am – 8:00pm
November 13th 9:00am – 3:00pm
Toronto Congress Centre
650 Dixon Road
Toronto, Ontario, M9W 1J1
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The following four Areas of Focus will be offered at
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Workshops |
Round Table Discussions |
Educator Appreciation (EA) |
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Is dedicated to celebrating exceptional teachers, education professionals and highlighting the great things that are being accomplished in schools. |
Day One : Wednesday, November 12th, 2008
Day Two : Thursday, November 13th, 2008
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Complying With The Ontario Ministry of Education's Policy To Practice With Markbook
Instructor: Rob Hedges, Executive VP Asylum
Software Inc-Markbook Software
Cost: $ 40.00 (includes a take-away copy of
MarkBook 2008 for personal use)
Date: Wed, Nov 12
Time: 1 PM - 2:30 PM
Mr. Hedges, one of the co-creators of MarkBook, will
present a hands-on demonstration to sharpen your
facility with this powerful class management system.
Now that the Ministry of Education has mandated
standardized marks across the province, Mr. Hedges
will use your concrete examples to bring you up to
speed and more in-depth on the full use of
MarkBook's user-friendly software.
Parents, students, administrators and teachers all
agree that MarkBook improves student achievement
through enhanced communication.
Equipment: bring your own PC laptop or Mac
with Windows/Intel and some class
assessment data. If you do not have a lap top you
will still be entitled to a copy of the program.
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K-6 PANEL-GETTING STARTED WITH
MARKBOOK
Instructor: Rob Hedges, Executive VP Asylum
Software Inc-Markbook Software
Date: Wed, Nov 12
Time: 5 PM to 7 PM
Capacity: 50 participants
Cost: $ 40.00 (includes a take-away copy of
MarkBook 2008 for personal use)
Mr. Hedges, one of the co-creators of MarkBook, will
provide a hands-on demonstration of how easily and
effectively the MarkBook software can be used in a
multi-subject, multiple-term system, typical of the
K-6 panel. Each participant will be provided with a
copy of the software to upload onto their own
laptop. Each participant is encouraged to bring
their own class list and assessment data.
Mr. Hedges will explain how to set up a class, enter
data and build reports.
Equipment: bring your own laptop: PC with Windows or
Mac with Intel and some class assessment data. If
you do not have a laptop, you are still entitled to
a copy of the program and will still benefit from
attending.
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CERTIFICATION: CPR, AED & Epi-Pen
Training
Defibrillation Training, CPR, Choking, Epi-Pen,
Instructor: F.A.S.T Rescue:
Session length: 3 hours
Times offered:
Wed, Nov 12, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cost: $ 35.00 per person/session and includes
certification card, CPR book, inclusion in database
of
certified CPR practitioners
Training will be provided in the use of the epi-pen
(now considered mandatory training for dealing with
children in schools), CPR and automated external
Defibrillation (AED).
Annual CPR recertification is recommended by the
Canadian Red Cross and the Heart & Stroke
Foundation. While your certification with F.A.S.T.
Rescue Inc. is for 3 years, your discipline may
require re-training on a more frequent basis.
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The Climate Project – Canada Presentation on Climate Change: it's causes, effects and why
everyone must start reducing greenhouse gas emissions – now!
Date of Session: Wed, Nov 12 – 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Presenter: Nikole Belanger (official presenter for Al Gore through the Climate Project – Canada)
Type of Session: Programming Presentation
In this session, Al Gore's powerful and informative slide show, The Climate Project will be presented with specific
information about the impact of climate change on Canada and suggestions for action plans to combat greenhouse gasses. This is the
basis of presentations that can be tailored for audiences from kindergarten to university level. A teacher’s guideline for follow-up
can be made available.
Based on the thought-provoking slide-show given by Al Gore some 1000 times around the world, and made famous in the film, An Inconvenient Truth,
the presentation covers global warming as the main cause of climate change. It explains how humans are accelerating the warming of the planet
and the resulting impact on the land, fresh water, air and the sea.
The presentation will highlight a number of actions people can take to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and thus their impact on
climate change. Simple ways to start making changes will be suggested using One Million Acts of Green, a new initiative spearheaded
by CBC's George Stroumboulopoulos and The Hour, in partnership with The Climate Project-Canada and other organizations.
The Climate Project consists of 2,500 dedicated volunteers from throughout the United States, Australia, Canada, India, Spain,
and the UK, all personally trained by Al Gore to educate the public about climate change. TCP presenters have reached a combined 4
million people worldwide. Our hope is that by raising the awareness of our fellow citizens about this crisis and informing them
about potential solutions, all of us, together, can preserve the climate balance on which humanity and our planet depends on.
Nikole Belanger is available to bring this program in formats aimed at K-12 and university levels. She can be reached at
nikobel@winandnim.ca and www.winandnim.ca
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Smorgasbord of Curriculum Linked Resources-Agri-Food Education
Date of Sessions: Wed, Nov 12 – 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Course Fee: Complimentary
This one hour interactive workshop will introduce the wide variety of curriculum-linked resources offered by
Ontario Agri-Food Education Inc. (OAFE). These resources cover all ages, kindergarten through grade twelve,
using agri-food topics to teach Health and Nutrition, Science, Geography, Environmental Science, Social Studies,
and Social Sciences and Humanities. Sample resources will be provided to workshop participants.
Ontario Agri-Food Education Inc. (OAFE) www.oafe.org
OAFE is a registered charitable organization dedicated to the learning experience of students by providing high
quality, balanced curriculum-linked agriculture and food related learning materials and professional consultative
services to Ontario educators.
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Intro to Brain Gym® training towards Certification
Date of Sessions: Wed, Nov 12 – 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Please pick up your pre-registration at 12:30 pm)
Presenters: Jill Hewlett.
Course Fee: $75.00 + GST Per Person
Completion of this 3 Intro Hour Workshop provides training and take away materials for 12 movements for
immediate use as well as making you eligible for a reduced rate to complete the full Brain Gym® 101
Certification through Brain Works Global Inc.
This workshop can be applied toward certification.with special needs or physical disabilities
Brain Gym® is a system of 26 easy and enjoyable movements that directly enhance brain function. These movements
clear physical, mental and emotional blocks from the person and integrate the whole brain for specific learning
skills in the workplace, classroom and day-to-day life. Brain Gym®’s easy and enjoyable targeted movements integrate
body and mind to bring about rapid and often dramatic improvements in concentration, memory, reading, writing, organization,
listening, physical coordination, focus, creativity, communication and so much more.
BENEFITS
- Grade levels go up by 30, 40 & 50%
- Brain Gym® movements take between 30 seconds to 1 minute to do, so specific sequences can be done in less than 5 minutes
- No equipment is necessary & range of movement can easily be done in a classroom or office setting
- Used in Corporate, Institutional and Athletic Training Programs
- Used by adults, children with/without special needs, clinicians, athletes, teachers, business executives, artists and people in healing professions and many more
- Taught in over 100,000 public and private schools worldwide
- Brain Gym® has been selected by the National Learning Foundation as one of today’s leading technologies for education
Instructor Jill Hewlett has over 12 years experience in teaching Brain Gym, and she is a Professional Speaker, TV Producer/Host and
Personal & Group Leader. She effectively shares practical tools to be used everywhere from the classroom, the boardroom to the living
room through Brain Works Global, an organization that provides Brain Activation Strategies to reduce stress and increase proficiency
in life, the work place and the classroom. www.jillhewlett.com
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Teacher's Appreciation Night
All teachers are invited to attend our complimentary
appreciation night!
Please pre-register so we can have your badge
waiting for you at the show.
Offered: Wed, Nov 12 – 4pm – 8pm
Special Presentation:
Speaker: Toronto Police Services
Subject: Teacher’s Safety – How to Protect Yourself
Session Length: 45 minutes
Offered: Wed, Nov 12 – 7pm – 7:45pm
Cost: COMPLIMENTARY!
This evening includes Hors D’Oeurves,
beverages, gift bags (for the 1st 200 teachers),
give-a-ways, access to the trade show floor, and
entertainment by the award winning Sultans of String
Jazz ensemble. We are please to offer teacher’s a
complimentary special presentation from:
Toronto Police Services “Teachers Safety – How to
Protect Yourself”.
Please note: we are holding a Markbooks workshop
this evening from 5 PM – 7 PM. This workshop is
available for $40.00
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Visual Communications in the Classroom
Date of Session: Thurs, Nov 13 – 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Presenters: Jeff Brown, Kawartha Pine Ridge D.S.B. Chris McKenzie, Integra Data Systems Corp.
Course Fee: Complimentary
This session will address changes and announcements in video technology and the enabling infrastructure
required to get started and how to expand delivery of visual communications.
Visual communications continues to be an enriching media for 21st century learners, enabling teachers to
make emotional connections to the learning experience. Integrating visual communications technology in
the classroom is continuing to evolve at a rapid pace.
Integra Data Systems and Tandberg along with Jeff Brown from Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board and
Royal Botanical Gardens will provide an overview of how the melding of technologies is providing greater
flexibility and options never before possible.
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Wireless Broadband in the School
Date of Session: Wed, Nov 12 – 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Presenters:Brian Heurter, Meru Networks, Guylain Briand, Meru Networks, Chris McKenzie, Integra Data Systems Corp
With recent new higher speed wireless networks, along with a handful of important standards, teachers and students are no longer tied to
physical location for connectivity. Voice, data and video can be easily supported over 4th generation wireless networks allowing teachers and
students to access needed applications on demand. Video streaming or bidirectional video can enhance curriculum content in the classroom
while video security can enhance safety for our students.
Integra Data Systems and Meru Networks will present an overview of 11abg Wi-Fi network considerations including concurrent support of 11n and
complete migration to 11n. Pro’s and Con’s of 3rd and 4th generation technologies will be compared and the benefits discussed with regard to
Scale, Performance and TCO.
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Safer Schools by Design-Beyond CCTV or Metal Detectors
Instructor: John Periversoff, VP-Operations, Security Through Safe Design Inc.
Date: Thursday, November 13
Time: 9:30 am – 11 am
Cost: $20 per person (takeaway copy of presentation and supporting articles)
This presentation will examine environmental design principles at a practical level while underpinning comprehensive approaches to
providing safety and security in the school environment.
Safety, security and quality of life are essential requirements for a healthy, vibrant community. So why, in times of decreasing crime are our
schools vulnerable to violent events?
Part of the answer is that the paradigm for school design has not evolved to mitigate the tragic contemporary issues we all too often read about.
Rather than a piece meal approach of more CCTV or "metal detectors", we examine school design from a holistic perspective with design elements and target
hardening equipment working together to mitigate issues.
Mr. John Periversoff is recognized as a leading security specialist with over 26 years in both public and private security at the service delivery,
management, corporate and government level.
He has played a key role in implementing CPTED, Crime Free and many other progressive crime prevention strategies and programs throughout Canada.
John is recognized as an expert Instructor in CPTED and has provided training to numerous public and private institutions.
His diverse career has included nearly 3 decades of work including; specialized hostage rescue officer, anti-terrorism advisor, chief instructor,
a policing advisor to the Deputy Solicitor General of Ontario, and other key appointments up to and including the federal level. He has provided
risk/vulnerability assessment services that included mitigation tactics to decrease the risk and liability exposure for corporate and private industries.
John has attended various conferences and symposiums to speak on the proper design of the environment in reducing criminality, risk and liability.
He is described as a passionate and informed speaker who maintains the audiences keen interest with his dynamic delivery style.
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"SMART FITNESS, SMART FOODS" Brain-Based Movement & Healthy Nutrition Songs
Date of Sessions:Thurs, Nov 13 – 11 am – 12:30 pm
Presenters: Liz Jones-Twomey, B.A., B.ED., AWARD-WINNING TEACHER, FITNESS/BRAIN GYM® INSTRUCTOR and RONNO
(A.K.A RON HILLER, B.A., B.ED.), AWARD-WINNING CHILDREN'S SINGER/SONGWRITER, PERFORMER, EDUCATOR
Course Fee: Complimentary
Using music and movement to promote daily physical activity (DPA), encourage healthy food choices, and strengthen learning.
FROM THE TEAM THAT BROUGHT YOU THE MULTI-AWARD WINNING "Catch A Brain" Wave Fitness Fun!
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From Victim to Victor - Bully Defusing Strategies that Work
Date of Sessions:Wed, Nov 12 - 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
Presenters: Garth Riley
Type of Session: Professional Development
Cost: Cost: $40 (includes copy of teacher's manual and gift certificate)
Garth Riley, BULLY Defusing Expert, presents his dynamic Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones TM Teacher Training. In this two hour,
fun-filled, action-packed session you will learn to use specialized interactive tools to correct behaviors of self defeat and internal
negative dialogue in the minds of the victims.
Attendees receive a $500 Gift Certificate toward a Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones presentation for their school courtesy of APEX
SOUND and LIGHT Corp. Travel expenses apply outside of the 416 area code.
www.sticksandstonesmaybreakmybones.com
"Provides each student with a framework of strength to stand up to bullies by establishing their own personal identity and confidence
each day." . . . Joe Hircock Superintendent of Education, Whitby Schools/Safety and Security
"The workshop was down to earth, humourous, practical, wants you wanting more, beneficial not just for schools. I would like to consider
your (teacher) presentation to the next school I will be moving on to". . . VP Durham School
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Working Smarter with your BlackBerry® Smartphone - Learn how to make the
most of your smartphone and take advantage of this great tool within your workplace in this hands-on training
session.
Date of Sessions:Thurs, Nov 13 - 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Presenters: Certified Facilitators from RIM
Cost: Cost: $45 per person
Recommended: Bring your own Blackberry device
Designed for new BlackBerry® device users, this training session introduces the basics of using your BlackBerry
device. Hands-on activities give you the opportunity to practice all the tasks that will help you to turn downtime
into productive time. The course provides an overview of BlackBerry device features and functions as well as helpful
tips and tricks to help you become more efficient. Add-on applications, advanced options, shortcuts and tools for
personalizing your BlackBerry device are also discussed.
Bring your BlackBerry device and join a BlackBerry expert for this high-energy, interactive learning experience.
Discover the power of your BlackBerry device and learn how it can help you work smarter and faster.
Who should attend
- New BlackBerry device users
- Anyone who wants to learn how to get the most value out of a BlackBerry device
Topics covered
- BlackBerry device hardware features
- Navigating on the BlackBerry device
- Using Phone features
- Using email messaging
- Using Address Book features
- Using Calendar features
- Using the Browser
- Using additional settings
- Using shortcuts
- Personalizing the BlackBerry device
- Learning more about the BlackBerry device
Rewards
All registered attendees for this session will be entered into a draw to win a BlackBerry Accessory Pack!
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