SWATCA 2025 - South Western Alberta Teachers' Convention: Full Schedule

Welcome to SWATCA 2024 on SCHED!

Here you will find the list of all the great sessions, speaker information, exhibitors and more! Check back here often for information on draws, prize winners, session updates and more!!

IMPORTANT REMINDER:
Please ensure that you are completing session evaluations - this helps our SWATCA planning team immensely in preparing for future events! You can evaluate all sessions in the session itself at the bottom of the SCHED. Thank you!

Prize Winners
Goosechase:
Kelsey Schwark and Bryce Wirzba
Katie Walker

Host Draw:
Kara Tarnava

Feedback Draw:
Carla Ferrari
Mark Bergheim

10:30am MST

Abstract Art Explosion: Ignite Creativity in Your Classroom!

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm MST

AH176

A colourful artistic journey in the world of abstract art. Discover the secrets of creating mesmerizing abstract paintings by experimenting with expressive brushstrokes and bold paint application techniques.

SESSION HOST: Leslie Vogel

Speakers

Bogdan Konikowski

Art Instructor, Artiza

Bogdan Konikowski is an artist - educator from Edmonton, Alberta. He received his formal fine arts education in Poland. Since then, Bogdan has painted many exquisite paintings. Among his commissioned works are the life-size portraits of the late Honourable Lois E. Hole.

Thursday February 20, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm MST
AH176

Art (TQS 3), K-Gr 3, Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12

12:30pm MST

Unleashing Van Gogh's Spirit in Landscape Painting

Thursday February 20, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm MST

AH176

Master the art of bold texture and expressive brushstrokes using acrylics and a palette knife. Learn the painterly tricks of Van Gogh and share your knowledge with your students.

SESSION HOST: Julaine Guitton

Speakers

Bogdan Konikowski

Art Instructor, Artiza

Thursday February 20, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm MST
AH176

Art (TQS 3), K-Gr3, Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12

2:30pm MST

Reimagining Secondary Social Studies Education

Thursday February 20, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm MST

AH176

The session will explore the opportunities and challenge facing contemporary secondary social studies education.

SESSION HOST: Kevin McBeath

Speakers

Craig Findlay

Teacher, Lethbridge School Division

Thursday February 20, 2025 2:30pm - 4:00pm MST
AH176

Indigenous Education (TQS/LQS 5), Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12 | Social Studies (TQS 3), Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12 | Curriculum & Pedagogy (TQS 3), Gr 7-9, Gr 10-12

10:30am MST

Why Grasslands CAN and WILL Save the World!

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm MST

AH176

Alberta’s grasslands have the power to save the world. Curious to know when, why & how? Join us to learn how relationships lie at the heart of why grasslands matter - now and forever!

This session needs a host! To host, complete the form linked here and include your name and the session title in the form.

Speakers

Jaclyn Angotti

Education Director, CPAWS Southern Alberta

Jaclyn has 15 years of experience leading science and environmental education programs throughout Alberta. She has a B.Sc. in Biology from the University of Alberta and a Master of Education from the University of Calgary. Her passion for connecting others with nature is integral... Read More →

Friday February 21, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm MST
AH176

Environmental & Outdoor Education (TQS 3), Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9 | Science (TQS 3), Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9 | Social Studies (TQS 3), Gr 4-6, Gr 7-9

12:30pm MST

Everyone Belongs in Nature: Ecojustice in Outdoor Education

Friday February 21, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm MST

AH176

Nature is wellness that belongs to each and every one of us - both student AND educator! Join CPAWS Southern Alberta to learn how to make your outdoor and environmental education lessons more accessible and beneficial for your entire school community!

This session needs a host! To host, complete the form linked here and include your name and the session title in the form.

Speakers

Jaclyn Angotti

Education Director, CPAWS Southern Alberta

Friday February 21, 2025 12:30pm - 2:00pm MST
AH176

Environmental & Outdoor Education (TQS 3) Health & Wellness (TQS 3) CALM (TQS 3)