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9:00am EDT

Engaging students using physical computing and python programming

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT

190-LSA: Room TBA @ 3200 Bd du Souvenir, Laval, QC H7V 1W9, Canada

In this workshop participants will learn how to code a simple physical computing setup on a Raspberry Pi using motors, lights, etc. and python programming language. It will be an opportunity to have a hands-on experience with the equipment and practice a coding exercise which you could then adapt or use on your equipment back at your school.

This workshop will be aimed at beginners and teachers who may be interested in this topic but may not know how to get started or how to incorporate physical computing using a Raspberry Pi computer.

Guest Presenters

Andy Côté

Laboratory Technician, SWLSB

I'm a laboratory technician who's been working with the board since 2006. I have worked in many of the high schools around the board and even did a stint in a private high school in Montreal. I have developed an interest in coding 2018 and have help Ian Ritchie develop the coding... Read More →

Ian Ritchie

Teacher - Sec. Math - Science, SWLSB

I have been teaching Cycle 1 Science and Technology since 2004, before becoming a teacher I worked in the Telecom industry doing digital mapping. As a teacher, I work hard at integrating Technology into the curriculum. Over the years I have used Lego Robotics, iPads, Netbooks, Online... Read More →

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA

SciTech

Target Audience Secondary, Adult Ed
Language English
Event/Type ConnectED Laval (LSA)
MEQ Competencies 12-Digital, 04-Teaching

9:00am EDT

Ignite a passion for space science with the Cosmodome

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT

190-LSA: Room TBA @ 3200 Bd du Souvenir, Laval, QC H7V 1W9, Canada

After a brief introduction to the Cosmodôme, we’ll outline the resources we make available to your teachers. We will introduce you to the educational resources available on our website, our “Gravitation” educational kits, funding opportunities for your field trip through the Cosmodôme Foundation (for schools in disadvantaged communities), the discount available to teachers, and the annual information session for teachers, in collaboration with the Musée de la santé Armand-Frappier. We’ll conclude with a presentation of our educational programs and a question-and-answer session.

Guest Presenters

Guillaume Laurin

Scientific and Educational Project Manager, Cosmodôme

A physicist by training, Guillaume has been working at the Cosmodôme since 2023 as a scientific and educational project manager.

Ismaël Boisvert

Director of Operations, Cosmodôme

As Director of Operations, Ismaël oversees the team of science educators and the customer service team, as well as the technical services. He ensures a high-quality experience for all visitors, including school groups.

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA

SciTech

Target Audience Secondary
Language English
Event/Type ConnectED Laval (LSA)
MEQ Competencies 03-Planning

9:00am EDT

Strategies to increase student participation and hard thinking

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT

190-LSA: Room TBA @ 3200 Bd du Souvenir, Laval, QC H7V 1W9, Canada

Are your students doing the intellectual heavy lifting in your classroom? In this workshop on "Building Ratio" we will explore how to successfully shift the cognitive work—the thinking, writing, analyzing, and talking—from the teacher to the students.

You will walk away with a practical, easy-to-implement toolkit of engaging techniques designed to multiply the number of voices in your room and push your students to think harder.

Join us to learn how to step back, boost the ratio, and make every student an active, focused participant in their own learning!

Presenters

Sam Altarac

SciTech Consultant, SWLSB

As the Science Consultant for the Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board, I support science and technology programming across 40 elementary and high schools. My work is centered on applying cognitive science—such as Cognitive Load Theory and Rosenshine’s Principles of Instruction—to... Read More →

Monday October 5, 2026 9:00am - 10:15am EDT
190-LSA: Room TBA

SciTech