RDPSD Division Wide Staff Learning Day 2025: Full Schedule

8:30am MDT

Navigating the New Social Studies Curriculum with ArcGIS Online

Friday April 4, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am MDT

An engaging and practical session designed for elementary teachers looking for resources and tools to support the new K-6 Social Studies curriculum. This workshop provides an introduction to Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and ArcGIS Online, showcasing how these powerful tools can enhance teaching and learning in your classroom.

Participants will explore how to access ArcGIS Online, discover applications that are available, and learn the basics of using the online Map Viewer. We will highlight curriculum-aligned resources that support inquiry-based learning and geographic exploration, with a specific focus on the new K-6 Social Studies outcomes. By the end of the session, teachers will feel confident in using ArcGIS Online to foster geographic thinking and student engagement in their classrooms.

Speakers

Tatum Pascal

K-12 Education Specialist, Esri Canada

Tatum Pascal is an innovative K-12 Education Specialist at Esri Canada, passionate about helping educators bring real-world learning into classrooms through engaging, student-centered approaches. Working across British Columbia, Alberta, and Saskatchewan, she supports the integration... Read More →

Friday April 4, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am MDT
2305

Social Studies, Technology, Division 1, Division 2

8:30am MDT

The MAG - K-5 Field Trips and Lending Kits

Friday April 4, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am MDT

2303

K-5 Join the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery for a professional development session showcasing their engaging field trips and hands-on lending kits. Discover how these resources can enhance your curriculum, providing students with immersive learning experiences in history, culture, and the arts. Gain insight into booking options and classroom applications to bring museum-quality learning into your teaching.

Speakers

Kathryn Huedepohl

Friday April 4, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am MDT
2303

Social Studies, Indigenous Education, Division 1, Division 2

10:15am MDT

Researching with Littles

Friday April 4, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am MDT

1325

We will explore strategies for breaking down the research process into manageable steps for students. Through guided activities and practical examples, teachers will learn how to support students in developing research questions, gathering reliable information, and organizing their findings effectively. Participants will leave with ready-to-use activities and a presentation to implement in their classrooms.

Speakers

Janene Baile

Social Studies Coordinator, Red Deer Public Schools

My name is Janene Baile, and I’m so excited to step into the role of Social Studies Coordinator. With 12 years of teaching experience in elementary education, including both English and French Immersion programs, I’m passionate about helping bring Social Studies to life in engaging... Read More →

Friday April 4, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
1325

Social Studies, Technology, Division 1, Division 2

10:15am MDT

The MAG - 6-12 Field Trips and Lending Kits

Friday April 4, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am MDT

2303

6-12 Join the Red Deer Museum and Art Gallery for a professional development session showcasing their engaging field trips and hands-on lending kits. Discover how these resources can enhance your curriculum, providing students with immersive learning experiences in history, culture, and the arts. Gain insight into booking options and classroom applications to bring museum-quality learning into your teaching.

Speakers

Kathryn Huedepohl

Friday April 4, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
2303

Social Studies, Indigenous Education, Division 3, Division 4

10:15am MDT

Unlocking the Power of Digital Storytelling with ArcGIS Story Maps

Friday April 4, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am MDT

2305

Discover how to inspire students to learn through dynamic storytelling and interactive tools. Learn how to create engaging visual narratives that combine text, photographs, maps, and other media to bring concepts to life. These tools enable students to explore, analyze, and communicate complex ideas in ways that foster deeper understanding and community connections. By the end of the session, you will have access to ready-made resources and flexible storytelling tools to create interactive stories and dynamic learning experiences that can be applied in your classrooms next week!

Speakers

Tatum Pascal

K-12 Education Specialist, Esri Canada

Friday April 4, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
2305

Social Studies, Technology, Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Division 4