And just like that, the Science Teachers’ Association of Ontario (STAO) Conference wraps up for another year! STAO is an incorporate non-profit organization with the province of Ontario.
I had
the honour of presenting at STAO 2017 with Arianna
Lambert: Design Thinking in the Junior Grades. This year, we presented again
with the focus being within the Elementary Grades! Check out our slide deck here.
Having
been there for the day and tweeting about the absolute awesomeness of the many
opportunities educators had to access information, resources, meet other
educators, to share and learn…. I was approached by Mahfuza Rahman who suggested I consider
being a member of STAO and join the promotion committee. A year later, here I
am reflecting on my experience, albeit a small part of the entire conference,
and all that members and volunteers offer to guests, presenters and business
partners.
Day 1/3 of @staoapso Conference #stao2018 had something for everyone K-12 & post secondary! A few pics capturing a snippet of the days energy, time to think & check out books, giving a helping hand by volunteer student helpers & colleagues having time to explore & learn together. pic.twitter.com/73UdOQk15g— Zélia (@ZeliaMCT) November 9, 2018
Simply
put, WOW! The passion, energy, time commitment, endless hours of pre-planning
and adjustments made during each day to ensure everyone was getting the most
out of their professional learning experience was simply WOW! As a
photographer, taking a moment to stop and capture photos almost puts a delicate
veil on the level of intensity towards the organization, timing and teamwork
from all committee members and volunteers throughout the conference.
Day 2/3 of @staoapso Conference #stao2018 continues to have something for everyone K-12 & post secondary! A few pics capturing STAO members in action & many others behind the scenes:at registration, supporting and guiding guests & speakers, and so much more. We need a group shot! pic.twitter.com/cDk3xlOdZE— Zélia (@ZeliaMCT) November 10, 2018
I also
have the privilege to capture a few sessions and live stream them via Periscope
and then, Twitter. You can view a few sessions via Periscope scp.tv/staoapso/follow.
A few
of the sessions I had the privilege to attend focussed on the environment,
Indigenous Knowledge and Science and providing learning experiences
for students in a respectful way. Miigwetch to Dr.
Niigaan Sinclair for his powerful keynote and continuing to share
throughout the day with educators. And, for reminding me that Asemaa (tobacco)
is given as a gift; an offering or exchange. Joe Ross for sharing connections
to and immersed within our land in his session about Indigenous Themes in
Environmental Studies. Also, Haley Higdon for sharing Indigenous
Perspective in Children’s Environmental Inquiry and using Natural Curiosity 2nd
edition as a resource to integrate Indigenous lenses when designing authentic
experiences for students.
Day 3/3 of @staoapso Conference #stao2018 offered sessions for educators from K-12 & post secondary! These few pics capture a snapshot of the day with educators and industry partners still sharing and offering time to explore & learn together. pic.twitter.com/WRRlemd7Bx— Zélia (@ZeliaMCT) November 10, 2018
Truly
it was an honour to offer my small contribution and being part of the
promotions team to capture the awesomeness of the day, building and support
PLN, and all of the learning and sharing of the annual 3-Day conference!
A
shoutout and much appreciation goes out to Racquel
Carlow, Mahfuza Rahman, Brennan Caverhill, Christian Cepeda, Heather Theijmeijer, and Sylvia Welke. Thank
you for inviting me to be a part of your team!
#Livestream team @STAOConference broadcasting exhibitors & presenters to our @staoapso online audience! @YouTube @PeriscopeTV @ZeliaMCT @MahfuzaLRahman pic.twitter.com/dtHRzuURVP— Brennan Caverhill (@bpcaverhill) November 9, 2018
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