Webinar

Laurier EdTalks: Innovation in Education - The Power of our Stories

Submitted by Jennifer Petrilli on January 25, 2021 - 7:53am
Event Date and Time: 
Wednesday, February 24, 2021 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

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. 

Speaker Series: Equity and Social Justice in the Art room

Submitted by Kaitlyn Bois on January 20, 2021 - 10:18am
Event Date and Time: 
Saturday, January 30, 2021 - 11:00am to Saturday, May 15, 2021 - 12:00pm

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

Positive Vibes from a Negative Year

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on January 7, 2021 - 4:17pm
Event Date and Time: 
Thursday, January 14, 2021 - 10:00am to 11:15am

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. 

Creative Synergy Virtual Conference

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on October 17, 2020 - 12:32pm
Event Date and Time: 
Saturday, October 17, 2020 - 8:30am to 5:30pm

Our theme “CREATIVE SYNERGY” focuses on innovative partnerships, contemporary Arts practice, inspiring online solutions for virtual Visual and Media Arts classrooms, and the celebration of authentic voices & diverse perspectives. We are hosting a Panel Discussion: Culturally Relevant Conversations for K-12 Educators with Audrey Hudson from the Art Gallery of Ontario as the moderator.

There are many sessions for all divisions: