RDPSD Division Wide Staff Learning Day 2025: Full Schedule

8:30am MDT

Magic School to Enhance Instruction and Assessment

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

During this session, we will explore how Magic School can support teachers in streamlining instruction and enhancing assessment. This session offers practical strategies for integrating Magic School into your workflow, from automating tasks to uncovering insights about student learning—all while keeping a human-centered approach to teaching.

Speakers

Tracy Wirtanen

Certified Director of Educational Technology, Red Deer Public School District

As the Certified Director of Educational Technology for RDPSD, Tracy has a passion for helping educators bridge the gap between teaching and the ever-evolving landscape of technology. She believes that when harnessed correctly, technology can be a powerful tool to unlock new realms... Read More →

Friday April 4, 2025 8:30am - 9:45am MDT
1333

Technology, Division 1, Division 2, Division 3, Division 4, Teacher / Administrator

10:15am MDT

AI Resistant Assessment in an AI World

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

1302

Join me to explore the exciting and challenging intersection of AI and assessment across all subject areas. We'll look at strategies for creating AI-resistant assessments that measure deep understanding, critical thinking, and creativity. Come prepared to share your thoughts and engage in a lively discussion about the future of assessment in the age of AI. Bring your own device to try out some exciting options.

Speakers

Addie Otto

Teacher, Red Deer Public Schools

Math teacher at Alternative School Centre RDPSD

Friday April 4, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
1302

Technology, Division 3, Division 4, Teacher / Administrator

10:15am MDT

Brightspace Tips & Tricks for Middle and High School

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

1305

This session will provide a look at the Brightspace platform from the perspective of a Middle or High School educator & student. You will learn about a few of the ways you can use Brightspace in your classrooms to save you some time, provide a welcoming and safe digital space for your learners, and create engaging growth opportunities for your learners you didn't know were possible!

Speakers

Whitney Williams

Senior Adoption Specialist, D2L

Heather Lochhead

Adoption Specialist, D2L

Friday April 4, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
1305

Technology, Division 3, Division 4

10:15am MDT

Using Magic School as a Student's Tool: AI Powered Learning in Action

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

1333

During this session we will explore how Magic School may be used by students to increase engagement, and deepen learning, while also teaching Digital Literacy and responsible AI use.

Speakers

Tracy Wirtanen

Certified Director of Educational Technology, Red Deer Public School District

Friday April 4, 2025 10:15am - 11:30am MDT
1333

Technology, Division 2, Division 3, Division 4, Teacher / Administrator