Embracing the Pathways of Learning: Full Schedule

11:00am CDT

Empowering Teaching with Educational Technology

Thursday August 27, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT

Educational technology provides new opportunities to create engaging, interactive, and meaningful learning experiences. In this session, teachers will explore practical ways to use technology to support teaching and enhance student learning. Participants will also be introduced to the digital tools and resources used by Nanan Academy to support effective and innovative teaching.

Speakers

Shaun Nanan

Shaun is a passionate educator dedicated to empowering communities through STEM. He holds both the Professional Technologist (P.Tech.) and Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) designations, with a background in Electrical Engineering Technology and Electronic Systems Engineering.

After building his career in industry, Shaun transitioned into education in 2010, joining Saskatchewan Polytechnic, where he spent 15 years teaching and leading the Computer Engineering Technology program. He served as Program Head and later Academic Chair, while also contributing... Read More →

Thursday August 27, 2026 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Meeting Room 2

Breakout Session, Session 1

1:30pm CDT

Learning through Art

Thursday August 27, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT

Meeting Room 2

Discover the transformative power of the arts in healing through the lens of Indigenous traditions. This session delves into the rich cultural heritage of Indigenous communities, highlighting how artistic practices such as art, music, dance, and theatre serve as profound teaching opportunities with Indigenous students. Participants will explore the significance of these art forms within the classroom setting.

Speakers

Teddy Bison

Thursday August 27, 2026 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Meeting Room 2

Breakout Session, Session 2

2:45pm CDT

Technology in the Classroom

Thursday August 27, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT

Meeting Room 2

This session will focus on exploring the relevance and importance of education in an AI-driven world by examining the following key points:

Fostering critical thinking, empathy, and understanding through Education
Limitations of AI systems like ChatGPT
The complementary relationship between education and AI
Inherent biases in AI systems
Lack of empathy and understanding
Context and interpretation challenges

Speakers

Michael Koops

Virtual Principal, FHQ Education

Michael has been teaching for 27 years. He has experience in Northern communities, Rural, and Urban schools. He has taught online and with the Saskatchewan Technology Supported Learning Unit. He taught at the University of Regina. He has been an administrator and is currently... Read More →

Thursday August 27, 2026 2:45pm - 3:45pm CDT
Meeting Room 2

Breakout Session, Session 3

Embracing the Pathways of Learning

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Embracing the Pathways of Learning

11:00am CDT

Shaun Nanan

1:30pm CDT

Teddy Bison

2:45pm CDT

Michael Koops

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