Building Bridges: Spaces, Places, and Possibilities
Fri, Oct 20
|Linden Meadows School
Are you ready to dive into a world of innovative educational ideas and practices? Look no further than the upcoming MSLA MTS PD Day Conference: "Building Bridges: Spaces, Places, and Possibilities." This exciting event takes place at Linden Meadows School in Winnipeg, MB, + virtual options.
Time & Location
Oct 20, 2023, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Linden Meadows School , 335 Lindenwood Dr E, Winnipeg, MB R3P 2H1, Canada
About the event
**Registration is now open via the MTS Portal. You do not have to be a member of MTS to register, but you will need to create an account if you don't already have one.
The theme of the conference, "Building Bridges: Spaces, Places, and Possibilities," encourages educators to explore the creation of safe and diverse spaces for learning, play, and growth within K-12 classrooms, makerspaces, and school library learning commons. The conference offers a unique blend of in-person and virtual learning opportunities, all focused on practices in makerspace, literacy, classroom technology, intellectual freedom, curating library collections, diversity in cataloging, and collaborative efforts between Teacher Librarians and Classroom Teachers.
Keynote: TiBert (Rob Malo)
Session Titles:
Introduction to Manga for Classroom and School Libraries
Manitoba Education & Early Childhood Learning Presentation (Online Resources)
Reading for Global Students
Technology Integration in an Elementary Classroom
Diversity and Cataloguing for Diversity
Unleashing Curiosity: Building Inquiry-Based Bridges
Leading in a Good Way: An introduction to Mamahtawisiwin
Freadom to Read Podcasts
Cataloguing corner - the Manitoba edition
Tools To Help Students Decipher Online AI and Misinformation/Disinformation
Reshaping school libraries to serve Gen Z and Gen Alpha
Embracing Diversity Through Literature: Empowering Voices, Tackling Book Challenges and Censorship
The Micro:bits of Technology in the Classroom (free microbit!)
The Lessons Leading to Fusion
The Pebble Project: Fostering a Culture of Kindness and Connection
Conversations with a Teacher Librarian (FI/E/K-12)
Join Us! Mark your calendars for this inspiring conference that bridges innovation and education. With a diverse range of sessions to choose from, you'll leave with fresh perspectives, practical ideas, and the tools to create a more engaging and inclusive learning environment for your students. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with fellow educators and build bridges to new possibilities in education.
***Please note that lunch is not being served at the conference, but there are many options close by in the Kensaston Commons area. ***
If you need Conference or Registration Information/assistance, please email: mslasageconference@gmail.com