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Bringing STEM to History: Innovative Strategies for 21st century classrooms
Christina Iorio (YCDSB)
Explore creative strategies for integrating STEM concepts and the Design Thinking Model into your history classroom, by fostering cross-disciplinary learning and historical thinking. This session will highlight innovative pedagogical approaches, including strategies and technology tools which will engage students in historical inquiry. Attendees will walk away with practical, hands-on strategies to integrate STEM into their classroom.
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Délimitation des circonscriptions électorales: perspectives d’équité et de justice (FR)
Camille Blanchard-Seguin (Elections Canada)
Qu’est-ce qui rend la délimitation des circonscriptions électorales juste? Voilà la question d’enquête posée dans la ressource pédagogique Cartographie des circonscriptions électorales. Dans cet atelier, les membres du personnel se mettront à la place de leurs élèves pour tracer des limites de circonscriptions justes dans un pays imaginaire. Ensemble, ils tiendront compte de différentes perspectives et concepts de justice, d’équité et d’égalité. Cet atelier présentera un modèle pratique de l’apprentissage par l’enquête, tout en montrant comment utiliser les matériaux gratuits d’Élections Canada dans des classes de citoyenneté, politique, droit, géographie, ainsi que dans des cours de sciences sociales comme Équité, diversité et justice sociale.
Teaching Black Canadian History: Affirming Identity and Empowering Student Voice
Doreen Bonsu (HCDSB)
In this session teachers will explore strategies for integrating Black Canadian history into the curriculum in ways that are meaningful, engaging, and responsive to student needs. Grounded in an anti-oppressive and decolonial approach, this workshop will equip educators with the tools to foster critical consciousness, challenge dominant narratives, and celebrate Black excellence in their classrooms. Teachers will leave with a number of resources to help support their learning. Key topics include Early Black Canadian History, Cultural Contributions and Heritage, Community Resilience and Empowerment.
Building Thinking Classrooms in Social Sciences & Humanities
Michael Woodrow (YCDSB)
Looking to try a new teaching strategy? This interactive workshop will introduce Canadian and World Studies teachers to Peter Liljedahl’s Building Thinking Classrooms approach. Explore practical, student-centered methods that promote inquiry, problem-solving, and engagement across courses in our discipline. Through hands-on activities, participants will experience these strategies firsthand—just as students would. Walk away with concrete ideas to create dynamic learning environments that foster deeper thinking and meaningful participation. Whether you’re new to this approach or looking to refine your practice, this session will challenge and inspire your teaching.

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Trouver refuge au Canada durant l’Holocauste (FR)
Anne Marguet (Musée de l’Holocauste Montreal)
Comment enseigner l’Holocauste en s’appuyant sur l’empathie historique?
Au cours de cet atelier, les participant·es mèneront une enquête historique pour découvrir quelles répercussions les mesures antijuives nazies ont eues sur la vie d’une famille juive. Ils chercheront aussi à comprendre comment la famille a réussi à se réfugier au Canada.
Les participant·es analyseront des sources primaires ayant appartenu à la famille Cahn, puis ils remettront ces sources primaires dans leur contexte pour mieux comprendre l’Holocauste et le rôle du Canada face aux persécutions nazies.
À la fin de l’atelier, les participantes auront à disposition des ressources variées à utiliser en classe.
From AI users to AI Thinkers: Helping Students Navigate AI’s power, risk and ethics
Heidi Siwak (I-think)
Are you struggling with student use of AI and unsure what to do about it? Are you wanting to integrate AI into your practice as an educator, but not sure where to begin? Are you concerned about how AI is changing education but not sure how to respond? This session, appropriate for teachers of all grades, will equip educators with essential knowledge to help students navigate the complexities of AI through the lens of critical thinking. Join Heidi as she shares insights and learning from I-Think’s Artificial Intelligence Challenge Kit, a hands-on and curriculum-connected resource for grades 6-12; that empowers students to think critically about AI—its possibilities, risks, and ethical implications. You’ll explore key concepts every student (and teacher) should know, from how AI actually works to bias, mis- and dis-information, common misconceptions, and AI’s real-world impact.