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BC TEAL is proud to present our 2025 Annual Conference: Disruptive Educational Practices: Strategies for Transformation.

Educators shine in times of change to face unexpected challenges. This is when creativity flourishes by combining proven practices with fresh and innovative ideas. These times call for transformation which can be rooted in tradition or experience, or it can arise through unexplored approaches. The synthesis of old and new ideas drives meaningful progress. Join other insightful and creative educators as we flourish within the power of our community.
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Enhancing Student Engagement with PearDeck & Padlet: Transformative Strategies
Friday May 2, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
TBA
Bitner and Bitner (2002) identify eight key areas that aid teacher integration of technology, including fear of change, training, personal use, teaching models, and motivation. They emphasize that technology enhances student learning. Fisher et al. (2014) stress that meaningful, student-driven learning fosters engagement. Online tools provide benefits such as student check-ins, feedback collection, and digital citizenship (Haleem et al., 2022).TESOL Technology Standards guide English language teachers in using technology effectively (Standards, n.d.). Ødegård and Solberg (2024) note that teachers often rely on individual behavior management strategies like reorientation and exclusion, while collaborative approaches remain underutilized. Parsonson (2012) advocates for proactive classroom management, emphasizing structured routines and positive reinforcement. As digital technology transforms education, Howell and O’Donnell (2017) examine its impact on content delivery in Canadian classrooms. Juanis et al. (2023) found that Pear Deck improved interaction and retention, while Zainuddin et al. (2020) demonstrated that Padlet fosters collaborative learning and participation.
This workshop empowers educators with PearDeck and Padlet, two transformative tools that spark interaction, creativity, and deeper learning. With hands-on demonstrations and collaborative activities, participants will leave with confidence and actionable insights to immediately enhance their teaching. Whether one is new to ed-tech or looking to refine your approach, this session ensures your students, irrespective of the age group stay motivated, engaged, and excited to learn.
Execution: In-Person plus Online ( Google Meet for Online)
Session Outline: 
5 Minutes: Introduction: Where are we at?
5 Minutes: What does the research say and our objectives today
15 minutes: Let's Walk the Talk - Demo time -10 minutes ( Demo of two tools - Peardeck and Padlet 
15 minutes: Let's Practice: Individual activity/ Teamwork 
5 minutes: Way forward- Putting into action 


Speakers
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Shrawani Sen

Full time Faculty (UAP), University Canada West
Shrawani, with 15 years of experience, specializes in EAP and LINC 7-8. She teaches at UCW (full-time) and New Directions, blending business and education expertise.
Friday May 2, 2025 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
TBA
  Education Technology, Education Technology

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