Discover Northern Coding Academy's thrilling Teacher Webinars, the ultimate professional development adventure! Northern Coding Academy Teacher Webinars are standalone sessions held throughout the school year. Check back frequently or sign up for our mailing list to be notified of upcoming dates and topics.
Unless otherwise indicated, our webinars are suitable for teachers of all grades and experience levels. All webinars include ready-to-go lesson plans and/or resources to take back to your classroom.
Upcoming Webinars
Intro to Computational Thinking
Webinar Dates:
October 4, 4:00-5:30PM
October 10, 4:00-5:30PM
November 23, 4:00-5:30PM
December 6, 4:00-5:30PM
January 10, 4:00-5:30PM
March 19, 4:00-5:30PM
Solve problems like a scientist! Explore the foundations of computational thinking. This webinar provides a gentle introduction to decomposition, pattern recognition, abstraction, generalization, and algorithms. Discover how these principles can be applied and taught in your classroom, regardless of subject or grade level. At the end of the webinar, you will be provided with ready-to-go lesson plans so you can easily introduce computational thinking skills to your students.
Data Analysis in CODAP
Webinar Dates:
Fill out the group request form (below) or check the Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium to book this webinar.
Data analysis skills are vital for everyone! This 90-minute webinar will introduce you to data literacy concepts, and to Common Online Data Analysis Platform (CODAP), a simple yet powerful data analysis tool. Whether you teach math, science, ELA, or social studies, you can incorporate data literacy in your classroom – and with a little help from Northern Coding Academy, you will! This webinar is best suited for teachers of grades 6 and above.
Let's Make a Game: Intro to MakeCode Arcade
Webinar Dates:
Fill out the group request form (below) or check the Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium to book this webinar.
Love video games? Miss the 90s? Join the NCA team as we walk through the basics of Microsoft MakeCode Arcade and code your own video games. This webinar is perfect for the beginner who has never worked with MakeCode before, or for those who want a little extra help. Instructors will provide feedback, give support, and work with the group to design a pixel perfect mini-game!
Data Modelling in the Classroom
Webinar Dates:
November 15, 4:00-5:30PM
What is data? What is a model? How do we create scientific models, and how can we make this process engaging for students? In this 90-minute webinar, you will learn the cognitive origins of models, then explore how models are used today in both scientific and creative endeavors. Finally, delve into curriculum connections and cross-curricular opportunities related to data modelling. Together we’ll discover how models can teach us about ourselves, each other, and the world we live in.
Build a Better Game: Intermediate MakeCode Arcade
Webinar Dates:
Fill out the group request form (below) or check the Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium to book this webinar.
Already completed a session on MakeCode arcade? Build on your skills by working with one of our NCA Education Specialists to create your own arcade game. Each session varies as game-of-the-day selection depends on participants.
Teaching Coding through Games
Webinar Dates:
November 30, 4:00-5:30PM
Kids love games, whether it’s an “unplugged” game like Simon Says or a video game like Minecraft. What if you could harness that enthusiasm to teach coding concepts to your students? Explore how kids learn computational thinking skills through low-tech and no-tech games. This webinar is primary geared towards teachers of elementary and junior high students.
Indigenous Perspectives in Technology
Webinar Dates:
Fill out the group request form (below) or check the Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium to book this webinar.
What does technology look like from an Indigenous perspective? What elements of Western technological development align with Indigenous worldview, and what elements do not align? Technologies are the result of our understanding of nature put into action – so how does technology look from an Indigenous epistemology? In this 90-minute webinar, you’ll explore these questions and discover how to incorporate Indigenous perspectives as you teach science, mathematics, coding, and other digital skills.
Intro to Circuit Playground Express (CPX)
Webinar Dates:
Fill out the group request form (below) or check the Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium to book this webinar.
Do you have CPX devices and you’re not sure what to do with them? What are all these pieces in the kit, anyways? Bring your kit, learn how to connect all the peripherals, and discover some new ways to use these awesome devices in your classroom! (Note: Individual troubleshooting may be limited by time and the size of the group. We will do our best to help you solve your problems!)
Research Skills and Credibility in the Classroom
Webinar Dates:
Fill out the group request form (below) or check the Edmonton Regional Learning Consortium to book this webinar.
“Fake news” existed long before the internet, but social media has allowed false stories to spread faster than ever before. In this 90-minute webinar, learn how modern technology has changed the misinformation game, for better and for worse. Explore tools like Google Scholar and an interactive media bias chart to locate credible sources and evaluate source credibility. Finally, learn how teachers can leverage these digital skills to cultivate thoughtful, skeptical students who are critical consumers of media.
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Group Booking Request Form
Please use this form if you are looking to book a webinar for a group of 5 or more.
