Webinar

In this NBS Kids webinar, we will be exploring how children’s literature can be incorporated in dance classes. We will read and dance along to several picture books, and discuss strategies for igniting children's imagination through reading and movement. Come prepared to move in the way that feels best for you. 

Date: March 3, 2021 @ 5:30-6:30pm EST (registration closes Friday February 26th at 4:00pm)
Presenter: Anne Cass

In this NBS Kids webinar, we will explore strategies for engaging reluctant dancers through games. We will move through a series of dance games for K-8 students and discuss how these games can be a fun way for kids to develop fundamental movement skills! No dance experience is required to participate in this webinar. Come prepared to move in the way that feels best for you. 

Date: February 17, 2021 @ 5:30-6:30pm EST (registration closes Friday February 12th at 4:00pm)
Presenter: Megan Ferris

Canada’s National Ballet School and Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet School are pleased to co-present a panel discussion focused on equity, diversity and inclusion in dance classrooms. We will explore best practices for culturally responsive dance teaching and equitable learning design for dance classes. The panelists will discuss from an artist's perspective how to approach incorporating their work in classroom settings. They will also discuss important considerations for teachers as they bring diverse art forms into the classroom.

Creative Facilitation 1 is for those who work with groups of youth or adults, as well as for people who simply want to enhance their own creativity. Whether you are new to facilitation or have years of experience, at this training you will experience the power of the Creative Empowerment facilitation firsthand.

Working with groups is by definition a creative adventure and the arts can be your greatest ally. In this professional development training you will gain a framework for using arts-based practices to strengthen your effectiveness as a facilitator.

In this advanced 6-hour training, you will learn to combine Zoom tools with Creative Facilitation activities to deliver deep, interactive, and connected online learning programs. Whether you are improving on Zoom or feeling confidently experienced, this training is designed to strengthen your skills while using Zoom for maximum facilitation impact.

BUILD YOUR BASIC ZOOM FACILITATION TOOLKIT

This 6-hour workshop will prepare you with basic Zoom tools and activities to create the same lasting impact with your online groups as you do in your in-person programs. Designed especially for people who are newer to using zoom or facilitating online, we will show you how to leverage Zoom to facilitate programs that deliver a deep, interactive, and connected learning experience. You’ll learn tools you can use in any online program, regardless of the content, format, or audience. 

FREE WORKSHOP | FINDING MYSELF IN NATURE
WHO AM I IN NATURE? AND WHAT IS MY SHADOW?

Facilitated by AIDA GADALLAH in Luxor, Egypt

Guest Speaker: Dr. Cathy Miyata - Laurier Faculty of Education

Together we will explore how this ancient art form connects us as human beings; how it can be used as a teaching tool; how we use narrative to guide and reshape our lives; and finally, how it is recognized as a powerful research approach. 

Starting in January, OAEA will begin a monthly speaker series featuring artists and educators who will demonstrate best practices and innovative ideas.

January 30: Intersecting Identities: Visualizing Student Voice in Art Education Robert Durocher, Urban Indigenous Education Centre, Toronto DSB

February 20: Improving Pedagogical Practice in Art Classes Dr. Christina Yarmol, Toronto DSB

The first WIFT webinar of 2021 Positive Vibes from a Negative Year is a frank discussion about industry news stories - recent changes and developments taking place across the industry landscape – and how they impact women generally and specifically underserved and underrepresented women creatives. Do they address problems accurately? What's good, what's not, and where are the gaps? This webinar is free, easy to signup for and open to all.