OBEA VIRTUAL SPEAKER SERIES
OBEA will be hosting virtual speakers sessions on March 31, April 7, April 21, and April 28, 2021. All sessions from 4 – 5 pm.
RSVP to: obeamembers@gmail.com
Al Samsa, Halton District School Board
Wednesday, March 31 Teaching Accounting in 2021
Al will show you his latest Google Sheet magic to help with delivering Accounting content in both grades, whether online or in class. Additional resources will be presented to help cope with the demands of teaching in a pandemic.
Ed Hicken, Upper Grand District School Board Wednesday, April 7
Our Favourite Summative Assessments for BBI
I’ll share summative projects for all units in BBI (including final culminating tasks) that we have developed and tested over the last few years in our classrooms. All are student engaging, straightforward to assess, and can be done with or without technology supports.
This Session will include assessments designed to integrate with Google Classroom for the hybrid/remote model and beyond.
Cheryl Taylor, Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
Wednesday, April 21 Introduction to 3D Design Technology
Are you interested in using 3D design technology or a 3D printer, but aren’t sure where to start? We can help. Bring your device to learn how to use an easy-to-access 3D design technology. Learn how to create a package for your Marketing product or your own prototype for Entrepreneurship. You’ll also learn how to extend the BTT design curriculum and add options for a JA Company or to provide a Makerspace for your students.
Aly Hirji, Toronto District School Board
Wednesday, April 28 Financial Literacy and Career Studies
This Session will present rich, hands-on, Financial Literacy activities and resources for teachers teaching Careers Studies. This Session will present a wide variety of material to cover Financial Literacy in the new Career Studies course curriculum. Great Session for new teachers and teachers who may teach and continue to teach GLC–Career Studies.