This page lists the various presentations, workshops, and sessions I have done.
Links will also lead to the slideshows used, if any, and materials provided.
PRESENTATIONS AND WORKSHOPS
| What? | Where? | When? |
| Teaching Teachers and Tots the Ins and Outs of Algorithms and AI | IMLRS - Azores | 2024 |
| The Meme Conundrum: Y U No Understand? | IMLRS - Azores | 2024 |
| Loose Parts for Learning in the Library | OLA Super Conference | 2024 |
| Unraveling the New Language Curriculum | OLA Super Conference | 2024 |
| AI's Not a Bad Guy: Understanding Algorithms | OLA Super Conference | 2024 |
| Exploring Algorithms with Primary Students: Magic, Mystery and More! | TDSB Unleashing Learning Conference | 2023 |
| A Tale of Three TDSB TLs (with Melissa Blom and Francis Ngo) | York University TL AQ | 2023 |
| Reconceptualizing Gather as a Social Studies Classroom Laboratory | Global Media Education Summit - Vancouver BC | 2023 |
| Creating Digital Media Nutrition Labels (with Neil Andersen) | Global Media Education Summit - Vancouver, BC | 2023 |
| Fostering Primary Division Students' Critical Exploration of Algorithms | Global Media Education Summit - Vancouver, BC | 2023 |
| A Peculiar Path to Library Leadership | BCTLA - New Westminster, BC | 2022 |
| New Directions: McLuhan and Beyond (with Carolyn Wilson, Paolo Granata and Neil Andersen) | IMLRS - Madison, WI | 2022 |
| Media Literacy Practical Classrooms Teaching Strategies | IMLRS - Madison, WI | 2022 |
| Supporting School Library Research: TMC7 and You (with Melanie Mulcaster) | ONLibChat with OSLA | 2022 |
| Comics, Cosplay and Consoles: Worthy Media Texts | AML Media AQ | 2022 |
| Seeing and Supporting Student Growth: New Perspectives on Assessment and Evaluation (with Chelsea Attwell) | ETFO Summer Academy | 2021 |
| Rediscovering Joy in the TL Role (with Jennifer Brown, Ketly Appleton, Moyah Walker) | ETFO Summer Academy | 2021 |
| Reading Jerry Craft's "Class Act" and Unpacking Racial Profiling | NAMLE Conference | 2021 |
| Our Home On Native Land: Anthems as Media Texts | NAMLE Conference (virtual) | 2021 |
| VAC: Voice and Choice When Learning Online (with 8 students) | TDSB Unleashing Digital Learning Conference | 2021 |
| Everything I Need To Know About Kindergarten in 3 Hours (If Only!) (with Chelsea Attwell) | York University Faculty of Education | 2021 |
| Add Another M: Incorporating Media Literacy into STEAM and MakerSpaces | OLA SuperConference | 2021 |
| Agency and Equity: Students Shaping School Library Collections Pre- and Post-COVID (with Jonelle St-Aubyn) | MSLA SAGE Conference | 2020 |
| Falling with Style, Embracing the "Crisitunity": How Emergency Response Remote Learning Shook Us Up for Better and Worse (conference keynote) | MSLA (Manitoba School Library Association) SAGE Conference (virtual via Winnipeg, MB) | 2020 |
| Bells and Bug-Offs: The Benefits of Animal Crossing New Horizons and why this doesn't equal in-class play | ECOO Camp Ontario | 2020 |
| Teacher-Librarians Together with you on the Anti-Bias Education Journey (with Moyah Walker & panelists) | TDSB Beginning Teachers Conference | 2020 |
| It's All Political: Media Literacy and our Texts, Talk and Teaching (with Sarah Baynes) | TDSB Beginning Teachers Conference | 2020 |
| Building Better Schools: Rethinking the SLLC in 2020 (with Jennifer Brown) | ETFO Summer Academy | 2020 |
| Navigating Digital Content | TDSB online webinar series | 2020 |
| Supporting Digital Agency Through Media Literacy (with Chelsea Attwell) | Digital Citizenship Toronto | 2020 |
| Toward an Understanding of the Impact of Youth Involvement in Purchasing Resources for the SLLC and Issues of Equity in Participant Selection | Treasure Mountain Canada (Toronto, ON) | 2020 |
| Let's Play! Let's Talk! Media Literacy and Our Youngest Learners (presentation link) | NAMLE Conference (Washington, DC) | 2019 |
| On the Air: Elementary Student Adventures in Podcasting and Radio Broadcasting (presentation link) | NAMLE Conference (Washington, DC) | 2019 |
| Policies and Research for Equity in Early Media Literacy (panel with Carrie Sanders, Sara Schapiro, Katya Vogt and Lisa Guernsey) (video link) | NAMLE Early Years Pre-Conference | 2019 |
| It's Just a Game, or is it? Media Literacy and GBL | Media Literacy AQ Course Guest Talk | 2019 |
| Media Literacy: Past, Present, Futures (with Michelle Solomon and Carol Arcus) | ECOO Bring IT Together Conference | 2018 |
| Media Literacy and Global Competencies (with Michelle Solomon) | Pedagogy Before Technology Conference / Minds on Media | 2018 |
| Anti-Oppression Opportunities for Media Literacy (with Michelle Solomon) | TDSB Beginning Teacher Equity Conference | 2019 |
| Making Media Literacy Fun and Relevant | TDSB Beginning Teacher Conference | 2018 |
| Authentic STEAM Projects with Pets | MakerEdTO | 2018 |
| GBL: Time to Play (with Denise Colby) | ETFO ICT for Women Conference | 2018 |
| GBL: Playing to Learn (with Denise Colby) | ETFO ICT for Women Conference | 2018 |
| Reaching Students with Radio Studies (presentation link) (YouTube link) | MADPD | 2018 |
| Making Movies: Authentic Forms of Integrated Learning with Video Tech | ECOO Camp Owen Sound | 2018 |
| Playing to Learn: Critical Exploration of Games Based Learning (with Denise Colby) | TDSB Unleashing Learning Conference | 2018 |
| Teacher Leaders on Social Media | Mentorship & Leadership AQ Course Guest Talk | 2017 |
| MakerSpace Your Literacy Program with Melanie Mulcaster | American Association of School Libraries - Phoenix, Arizona | 2017 |
| Oiling the Gears of the MakerSpace Movement with Alanna King | American Association of School Libraries - Phoenix, Arizona | 2017 |
| Cosplay MakerSpaces with Mary Maliszewski | American Association of School Libraries - Phoenix, Arizona | 2017 |
| Role Playing Games and Collaborative Intelligence | Treasure Mountain - Phoenix, Arizona | 2017 |
| Founding Fathers Fighting to Toppling Tarnished Tributes | Treasure Mountain Canada 5 - Winnipeg, Manitoba | 2017 |
| Cosplay MakerSpaces with Mary Maliszewski | Maker Ed TO Conference | 2017 |
| Making Movies: Authentic Forms of Integrated Learning with Video Tech / Innovation in the Library | ABQLA - Montreal, Quebec | 2017 |
| Simple Steps for Supporting Students Who Speak Other Languages in our Libraries | QSLIN Symposium - Montreal, Quebec | 2017 |
| Cosplay MakerSpaces with Mary Maliszewski | QSLIN Symposium - Montreal, Quebec | 2017 |
| Cosplay Makerspaces with Mary Maliszewski | OLA SuperConference | 2017 |
|
See How to Help: Dealing with Students with Vision Impairments in School Libraries (and with those who deal with them!) |
OLA SuperConference | 2017 |
| Passion Led Communities | Learning Forward Conference - Vancouver, British Columbia | 2016 |
| Minecraft: A Morning of Creativity / Minecraft: An Afternoon of Exploration | ECOO Conference | 2016 |
| Mining for Learning: Minecraft in the School / Introduce Yourself to Minecraft with Denise Colby |
ETFO ICT Conference | 2016 |
| The ABCs of Minecraft with Andrew Forgrave | ETFO Summer Academy | 2016 |
| The Path to Excellence: Teacher Librarians and Leading Learning with Melissa Jensen | ETFO Summer Academy | 2016 |
| Mining for Learning: Minecraft in the School / Introduce Yourself to Minecraft with Denise Colby |
ETFO ICT Conference | 2016 |
| Together for Learning on the Job with Melissa Jensen | Ontario Teachers Federation Webinar | 2016 |
| Mentoring Professional Learning with Lanya Lewis | TDSB | 2016 |
| Inquiry with Marianne Bartikew | TDSB Beginning Teachers | 2016 |
| Digging into Minecraft | TLLP (Teaching Learning Leadership Program) Summitt | 2016 |
| Minecraft in the Classroom: Connecting Creepers to Curriculum | TVO TeachOntario | 2016 |
| Mentoring & GBL | Treasure Mountain Canada | 2016 |
| Educators Innovating with Minecraft | Connected Learning TV | 2015 |
| Mining for Learning: Minecraft in the School | ETFO ICT Conference | 2015 |
| Minecraft: the Catalyst for Change | Atlantic Provincial Library Association | 2015 |
| Stories from our Maker Spaces | TL Virtual Cafe | 2015 |
| The Power of Minecraft in Education | York Catholic District School Board EdTech Conference | 2015 |
| TLLP @ your LLC | Ontario Library Association Superconference | 2015 |
| Managing Minecraft: Misunderstandings and Murky Messes | Educational Computing Organization of Ontario | 2014 |
| Using Minecraft for Reading Engagement | Simcoe County District School Board Teacher Librarian Conference | 2014 |
| Six Sweet Suggestions for Google Suite Tools for Library and Literacy | Toronto District School Board GAFE Camp | 2014 |
| OEYC & Library | Toronto District School Board Library Learning Commons Showcase | 2014 |
| 100 Things I Hate About Advocacy (with Deb Kitchener) | Ontario Library Association Superconference | 2014 |
| TLs & ECEs: Inquiry Partners (with Jen Balido-Cadavez & Thess Isidro) | Ontario Library Association Superconference | 2014 |
| Connecting the Blocks: Linking Minecraft to the Ontario Curriculum | Educational Computing Organization of Ontario | 2013 |
| Minecraft: More Multi-School Mayhem and Learning with the Gaming Edus | Academy of the Impossible | 2013 |
| Comics Defense 101 | Toronto Comic Arts Festival | 2013 |
| Play with TNT and Minecraft Inquiry | Ontario Library Association Superconference | 2013 |
| Playing with TNT and Other Lessons from Minecraft | Educational Organization of Ontario | 2012 |
| Minecraft Multi-School Mayhem and Learning | Academy of the Impossible | 2012 |
| Engaging the Hearts and Minds of Today's Young Readers: Readers' Choice Awards | Manitoba Library Association conference | 2012 |
|
Web Wonders for Today’s Library: Twitter, Webcomics, and other Magical Sites |
Manitoba Library Association conference | 2012 |
|
The State of the Graphic Novel in School and Public Libraries |
Toronto Comic Arts Festival | 2012 |
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Using Graphic Novels in a Junior Classroom Setting |
Toronto Comic Arts Festival | 2012 |
| Minecraft |
TeachersTeachingTeachers.org |
2012 |
| Pokemon RPGs | NE4 Boys Reading Club Celebration | 2012 |
| Wiki Wonderful: Effective Collaboration in the Learning Commons | Dufferin-Peel Catholic DSB | 2012 |
| Wanna Play? Gaming @ Your Library | TL Virtual Cafe webinar | 2012 |
| Pets As Possibilities @ Your Library | Ontario Library Association Super Conference | 2012 |
| Crisis or Opportunity: School Libraries in the 21st Century | Book and Periodical Council - Idea Exchange | 2011 |
| ECOO Web 2.0 Faceoff (including Prezi) | Educational Computing Organization of Ontario | 2011 |
| Leveling up learning with video games | Educational Computing Organization of Ontario | 2011 |
| Creating a Positive Digital Footprint (without putting your foot in it!) | Educational Computing Organization of Ontario | 2011 |
| Games in School Libraries | Netspeed Conference (Calgary, AB) | 2011 |
| A Little Learning Commons Can Go A Long Way | Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board Summer Institute | 2011 |
| Factors That Support the Development of Exemplary School Library Programs | International Association of School Libraries Conference (Mona, Jamaica) | 2011 |
| Gaming @ Your Library | Library Camp - Ontario Teachers Federation | 2011 |
| A Wii in the Library? Whii Not? | Canadian Library Association (Halifax, NS) | 2011 |
| Growing Success @ Your Library |
NE2 FoS Teacher-Librarian After School PD session, Toronto District School Board |
2011 |
| Library Collaboration from PiA to T4L | Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board AQ | 2011 |
| Making Lemonade in the Library Learning Commons | Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board - Mississauga East Family of Schools TL | 2011 |
|
Students Speak Out! The Great Web 2.0 Face-Off (OSLA Spotlight Session) |
Ontario Library Association Super Conference | 2011 |
| What If? Differentiated Instruction, Critical Thinking, and Canadian Confederation | Ontario History and Social Studies Teachers Association Conference | 2010 |
| Bitstrips | NE4 FoS Teacher Librarian PD Day, Toronto District School Board | 2010 |
| And Now? Integrating Comics in the TLCP and Elsewhere | SE2 FoS Teacher Librarian PD Day, Toronto District School Board | 2010 |
| Blogs and Wikis | Librarianship AQ Course - OISE Guest Lecturer | 2010 |
| Library Camp - Ontario Teachers Federation | 2010 | |
| Understanding the Learning Commons Together with Elementary Students | Treasure Mountain Canada (Edmonton, AB) | 2010 |
| A Prescription for Twilight Fever | Atlantic Provinces Library Association Conference (Saint John NB) | 2010 |
| Comics for Kids: What's Next? | Toronto Comic Arts Festival Panel | 2010 |
| Twilight and the School Library | Ontario Library Association Super Conference | 2010 |
| Twilight in the Classroom | Twi-Con convention (Dallas, TX) | 2009 |
| Bringing Your Library's 'Cool' to the Information Community | Canadian Library Assocation Annual Conference (Montrea QC) | 2009 |
| Will Libraries Save Comics? | Toronto Comic Arts Festival Panel | 2009 |
| Library Camp - Ontario Teachers Federation | 2009 | |
| MMORPGS: More Than Just Games | Ontario Library Association Super Conference | 2009 |
| Virtual Worlds: Playgrounds, Pitfalls, and Possibilities | Toronto District School Board Guidance Dept. workshop | 2009 |
| Using TuLiP (the Teacher-Librarian Planner) | York University Library AQ Course – Guest Lecturer | 2008 |
| Professional Learning Communities in a Non-OFIP School |
North East 4 Principal’s Meeting & Literacy Workshop Tam O’Shanter Junior Public School |
2008 |
| Online Youth Entertainment via Epet communities | Toronto District School Board Guidance Dept. workshop | 2008 |
| Media Lit Lesson Kit Featuring Webkinz | Various locations within the Toronto District School Board | 2008 |
| Copyright Concerns – Applicable Alternatives | Educational Computing Organization of Ontario | 2008 |
| Building a Great Graphic Novel Collection In Your Library | Book Expo Canada | 2008 |
| GLEE – Gizmos and Gadgets to make Library Life Easier, Enjoyable, Educational and Enviable | Ontario Library Association Super Conference | 2007 |
| Webkinz & Tamagotchis: Educational Possibilities to Online Youth Entertainment | Educational Computing Organization of Ontario | 2007 |
| For Everyone, To Learn, For Fun: Graphic Novels @ School | Crescent Town Junior Public School, Toronto District School Board | 2006 |
| Using Tamagotchis for Educational Purposes in Elementary Schools | Association for Popular Culture – Boston, MA | 2006 |
| MMORPGs and GNs: How Two Forms of Popular Media Can Work for You | York University Media AQ Course - Guest Lecturer | 2006 |
| Historica Fairs and I.C.T | Information & Communications Technology Learning Community Consortium | 2005 |
| The Evolution Of Comics In The School Library | Various locations within the Toronto District School Board | 2005 |
| Role Playing Games In The Library | Ontario Library Association Super Conference | 2005 |
| Sharing Success Stories: From Advocacy to Action Through Evidence-Based Practice | Ontario Library Association Super Conference | 2005 |
| From Seed To Sapling: Reading Programs @ Your Library | Ontario Library Associaton Super Conference | 2004 |
| Lesson Buffet: Great Ideas for Partner and Parallel Units | Ontario Library Association Super Conference | 2003 |
| Ways In: Approaches To Teaching Dance | Warden Avenue Jr. P.S. Toronto District School Board | 2002 |
| Teacher-Librarian Success Stories | Charting Pathways To Student Success Toronto District School Board | 2002 |
| Supporting Literacy With OLA’s Reading Programs | Ontario Library Association Super Conference | 2001 |
| Arranging Successful Author Visits | John A. Leslie Public School - Toronto District School Board | 2001 |
| Many Voices: Multi-Cultural and Multi-Lingual Perspectives on School Libraries | Ontario Library Association Super Conference | 2000 |
| Tribes T.L.C. Basic Training | Various locations within the Toronto District School Board | 1999 - 2009 |
| Bilingual Books and ESL/Elementary Students – Utilizing Library Resources | Teacher-Research: Reflecting On Our Practice York University | 1998 |