2022 SCWI Spring Symposium - Follow Up

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Coming soon to this page - recordings, chat, notes, and PowerPoints from 2022 Symposium workshops and networking sessions.

Download the 2022 Symposium Program (PDF)

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Opening Speaker:
Phil Hedges

Speaker Bio - pdf format
Presentation - pptx format
View the session - Adobe Connect Recording
A Short History of SCWI - pdf format

Rooted in Relationships:
Dr. Ben Houltberg

Recording available until June 10, 2022.

To view this recording email:
symposium@ontariodirectors.ca

View Previous SCWI Symposium Keynote Presentations

• 2021: Brian Weishar

  
  
  Brian Weishar
  Teacher and Professional Learning Facilitator
  Simcoe Muskoka CDSB

  "Still Learning About the Adolescent Brain: Implications in a Virtual World"
  
  Speaker Bio and Overview of the Keynote Address - pdf format
  Presentation - pptx format
  View the session - Adobe Connect Recording
  Notes and Polls - pdf format

• 2020: Keynote Panel wtih: Cesare Di Donato, Carol Simpson and Stephen Speers

  
  
  Cesare Di Donato
  Executive Director, Industry Education Council of Hamilton

  "Presentation: "Building the Talent Pipeline, through Partnerships that Support Experiential Learning"
  
  Download the presentation
  pptx format

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  "Carol Simpson
  Senior Consultant, Simpson Consulting Services

  Presentation: "Using Labour Market Information to determine employment demand and training requirements in the skilled trades"
  
  Download the presentation
  pptx format

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  Stephen Speers M. Ed.
  Chair – Workforce Development & Partnerships – Trades Conestoga College - Brantford Campus

  "Presentation: "The Community College Connection"
  
  Download the presentation
  pptx format

• 2019: Dr. Jon Callegher

  
  
  Dr. Jon Callegher
  Executive Director - Job Talks

  "Balanced Intelligence: Why Skilled Trades are Better(2019)
  Skilled tradespeople are among the most fulfilled workers in the country. Learn about Balanced Intelligence and promoting pathways to Skilled Trades.
  
  Watch video.

• 2018: Dr. Jean M. Clinton

  
  
  Dr. Jean M. Clinton BMus MD FRCP(C)

  "Connecting with Adolescent Learners – The Heart of Well-Being” (2018)
  Learn how we can focus on harnessing the novelty, creativity, and emotional intelligence teens have due to their “adolescent brain”
  
  Watch video.

• 2017: Dr. Stuart Middleton

  
  
  Dr. Stuart Middleton
  Director of External Relations Manukau IT, NZ

  "Breeching the Walls: A New Way of Bringing Success to Students” (2017)
  Learn about the Tertiary High School in New Zealand where failing grade 9 students are brought to the MIT to complete high school and tertiary technical skills qualifications.
  
  Watch video.

• 2015: Brian Weishar

  
  
  Brian Weishar
  Simcoe Muskoka Catholic DSB

  "Adolescents Can Learn Anything: The Growth Mindset Explained for Teachers” (2015)
  Learn about the adolescent brain, the educator’s role in shaping it, and approaching learning with a growth mindset to help teens.
  
  Slides and Audio.