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Morgex has generously paid for all of our Zoom and Webinar licences as well as sponsoring one of our Keynotes, Dr. Robyne Hanely-Dafoe.

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ATA PRESIDENT JASON SHILLING’S OPENING ADDRESS
HELP DESK FOR SPEAKERS AND ATTENDEES   TREASURER’S DESK FOR PAID SPEAKERS
Thursday, February 24 • 2:00pm - 3:45pm
** The Benefits of Visualizing, Verbalizing and Verifying in Literacy and Numeracy

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According to our new Ministerial Order, “Literacy and Numeracy are the foundational building blocks of learning”. Learn how language comprehension and deeper thinking, through an interplay between visualization and oral language, can enhance students’ literacy and numeracy skills. You will leave with practical ideas and resources that will develop students’ reading comprehension and math problem solving skills. These practices are good for all students, particularly English Language Learners and students with learning disabilities or ADHD. _x000D_
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Our examples in the session will target grades 3-6 content. The ideas and strategies shared can be applied to a larger range of grades.

Speakers
avatar for Kim Tackaberry

Kim Tackaberry

Designer of Professional Learning, Calgary Regional Consortium
Jay Knopf is 18 years old and is attending Foothills Academy as a grade 12 student. Throughout high school and junior high, they always had a passion for talking about issues that have an impact on others. They also value educating themselves on topics outside of their own experience... Read More →


Thursday February 24, 2022 2:00pm - 3:45pm MST
Zoom Room 86