82nd Annual Palliser DistricT Teachers' Convention 2021
February 18 & 19, 2021
CONVENTION 2021 WILL BE VIRTUAL THIS YEAR !!!
Read all session descriptions carefully as you need to bring supplies OR buy participant kits from the speaker for some sessions in order to have a hands on experience while participating. 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: This session requires a participant fee. The speakers are accepting e-transfers to their email address. Session information
New this year, Alternate PD requests must be submitted to the Convention Attendance Committee through
https://ATA.smapply.ca
Deadline is January 10th
For more information check the Alternate PD requests navigation button under Delegates
https://ATA.smapply.ca
Deadline is January 10th
For more information check the Alternate PD requests navigation button under Delegates
ZOOM
Test your ability to connect before convention starts. Zoom offers for people to test their devices to see if they can connect. Click https://zoom.us/test to get to the test site you can join from. Once there click on the Join button and follow what happens on the screen.
Also important is to download the latest version of Zoom at https://zoom.us/download The one you need for your computer is right at the top of the page called ZOOM CLIENT FOR MEETINGS. There are features missing unless you have the latest version. There have been several new versions in January.
Test your ability to connect before convention starts. Zoom offers for people to test their devices to see if they can connect. Click https://zoom.us/test to get to the test site you can join from. Once there click on the Join button and follow what happens on the screen.
Also important is to download the latest version of Zoom at https://zoom.us/download The one you need for your computer is right at the top of the page called ZOOM CLIENT FOR MEETINGS. There are features missing unless you have the latest version. There have been several new versions in January.
CONVENTION HELP DESK AVAILABLE DURING CONVENTION WILL BE POSTED HERE. IT WILL BE IN ZOOM FORMAT.
2021 Honorary President
Theresa O’Neill
Christ The Redeemer local
2021 Featured Speakers
THURSDAY MORNING
Minni-Jean Brown Trickey – Human Rights Advocate
Stuart Ellis Meyers – Comedy and Mental Health should go together
Anthony Johnson and Dr. James Makokis – Amazing Race Canada 7 winners Marius Bourgeoys – (Francophone speaker) inspiring leadership
FRIDAY MORNING
Dr. Jane Goodall, DBE Founder – the Jane Goodall Institute & UN Messenger of Peace
FRIDAY AFTERNOON
rick mercer
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