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PDTCA THANKS MORGEX FOR THEIR GENEROUS SPONSORSHIP
Morgex Insurance is proud to sponsor the 2022 ATA Conventions. Request a quote, and you could win 1 of 2 cash prizes worth $15,000 each to get away anywhere from Coast to Coast. Click on the Convention’s Sponsor/Exhibitor page for additional information.
Morgex has generously paid for all of our Zoom and Webinar licences as well as sponsoring one of our Keynotes, Dr. Robyne Hanely-Dafoe.

IMPORTANT! PRIVACY INFORMATION FOR RECORDED SESSIONS AND YOUR PROFILE ON SCHED:
To create an account so you can make a personal schedule, click on the Login or Signup link at the top right side of the screen. Click on the Information link below for PIPA INFORMATION , how to log in, and how to make your Sched account private.

HANDOUTS:
These will be available in Sched later on. Please download them ahead of time as the handouts for many sessions are required to have a hands on experience.

SUPPLIES ARE NEEDED FOR SOME SESSIONS:
You need to bring supplies OR buy participant kits from the speaker for some sessions. The session description gives the information to purchase. KITS NEED TO BE PAID FOR IN TIME FOR THE SUPPLIES TO BE MAILED TO YOU. You can filter for these sessions using: Purchase or gather supplies.

THE PDTCA BOARD HOPES YOU HAVE AN AMAZING CONVENTION! #PDTC22! 
ARE YOU GETTING:  "ZOOM CLIENT MUST BE UPGRADED ON YOUR CHROME BOOK"
Step One: Click the X on "Zoom client must be upgraded" (white dialogue pop up)
Step Two: Close the black page that says "Join a meeting"
Step Three: This will bring you to the white page that says "Your meeting should start in a few seconds"
Step Four: Look at bottom of that white page, you will see "Having Issues with Zoom? Join from your Browser"
OR if you are on a Chrome Book, click "Join via Zoom Chrome PWA"
When it asks for your name, put your name in the spot.

Google link document with graphic instructions. 

ATA PRESIDENT JASON SHILLING’S OPENING ADDRESS
HELP DESK FOR SPEAKERS AND ATTENDEES   TREASURER’S DESK FOR PAID SPEAKERS
Friday, February 25 • 11:00am - 11:45am
! Activity Based Learning in French, Spanish & Sign Language Classrooms

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Come hear about the fun and engaging activities we have been doing in our language classes that have helped to build our programs and create positive learning environments for language acquisition. You will walk away with some specific strategies and a list of resources you can use to spice up your second language teaching practice. Participants will also have the opportunity to share their best practices with one another during group discussions.

Speakers
avatar for Sheldon Betts

Sheldon Betts

Teacher, Rockyview Schools
Sheldon Betts has been teaching Sign Language, Creative Writing, Psychology, Language Arts, and Social Studies for 15 years at a high school in Cochrane, AB (and originally Fort McMurray). When he's not in the classroom, Sheldon enjoys exploring the majestic mountains, playing goalie... Read More →
avatar for Lauren Price

Lauren Price

Teacher
Lauren Price has been sharing her passion for French and Spanish with high school students in Cochrane, AB for over a decade. Not only does she excel in her teaching role, but she also finds joy in her adorable fluffy dogs and practicing yoga during her free time.


Friday February 25, 2022 11:00am - 11:45am MST
Zoom Room 89