Presenters: Sylvia Malo & Robert Tymofichuk

Date: November 20, 2008

Location: Elk Point Elementary, Elk Point, Alberta

About the Workshop:

Curriculum overview (what has changed) with regards to Space and Shape for Grades 4-6– how do we reinforce conceptualization of these concepts using manipulatives and the Smart Board?  Focus on patterns, communication, problem-solving, personal strategies and mental math. Come prepared to discuss, share and collaborate with your colleagues.

About the Presenter(s):

Robert Tymofichuk taught in a K-9 school in St. Paul for 14 years - mainly science, math, and information processing.  He was the network administrator in that school as well.  For the past 3 years he has been half time at the St. Paul Alternate Education Centre, a virtual school, serving approximately 500 students.  He also is a half time "Division Trainer" for St. Paul Education - essentially helping staff and students with software.  He serves as a Video Conferencing Coordinator for St. Paul Education.  He is also a lead teacher for the "Video Conferencing Regional Leads Network" (VCRLN), one of 24 teachers across the province that were selected to deliver in-services promoting video conferencing technologies.

Sylvia Malo is a full time Math Coordinator/Consultant for Learning Network. Sylvia has also been involved in conducting in-services at her district level and at Math Summer Institutes in Edmonton.

Registration fee: No charge participants are responsible fore their own luncheon arrangements

Registration deadline: November 6, 2008

Course code #: MA09/209

Session runs from: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

Fax Registration to:780-623-5642

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