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

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