What We Heard 3rd Annual Speak Out Conference April 15 - 17, 2011 What We Heard CALM Redesign 3rd Annual Speak Out Conference April 15 - 17, 2011 Speak Out: Alberta’s Student Engagement Initiative Page 1 3rd Annual Speak Out Conference WORKSHOP REPORT: CALM REDESIGN Background The “CALM Redesign: the financial literacy piece” workshop, held on Saturday, April 16, 2011 during the thir [...] Very much 0% 10% 17% Not at all 1 ‐ Not at all ‐ 10% 2 ‐ 36% 3 ‐ 37% 36% 4 ‐ 17% 37% 5 ‐ Very much ‐ 0% Should personal financial literacy education be mandatory in the K‐12 education system 6% Disagree 9% Don't Know Agree ‐ 85% Don't Know ‐ 9% Disagree ‐ 6% 85% Speak Out: Alberta’s Student Engagement Initiative Page 9 3rd Annual Speak Out Conference Participants ranked the degree [...] Speak Out: Alberta’s Student Engagement Initiative Page 6 3rd Annual Speak Out Conference Appendix A: A History of Diploma Exams in Alberta John started his presentation with a brief history of diploma exams in Alberta. Standardized testing began in Alberta in 1892 in order for students from the Northwest Territories (what Alberta was at the time) to be taken seriously in colleges and [...] Speak Out: Alberta’s Student Engagement Initiative Page 6 3rd Annual Speak Out Conference Appendix A The information in this appendix provides a more detailed list of the feedback received from each group, including pictures of each group’s presentation materials. Group 1 – Winnipeg Jets Attitude: ‐ Understanding (understands that students have other demands on their time and are [...] This project involves ten school districts and allows students to bring their own devices into schools. Some of the issues that are being dealt with in these projects include access for students that can’t afford the technology, ensuring appropriate use of technology, and having the proper infrastructure in place. Alberta Education is creating a Guide to Personally‐ Owned Devices. Lastly, st
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