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Ep. 246 | What Would Peter Rackham Do? Roy Francis’ First Ever FETC
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What’s it like to attend your first major edtech conference? In this episode, I sit down with Roy Francis, a music and French teacher from Nova Scotia, who attended his first-ever FETC conference. We discuss his initial expectations, how he and his team planned their conference experience, and the strategies they used to maximize their learning.
Roy also shares how he integrates edtech into his curriculum, from engaging students in music composition to enhancing language acquisition in French. Whether you’re a conference veteran or gearing up for your first big event, you’ll find plenty of insights and inspiration in this conversation. And you’ll know what we mean when he states, “What would Peter Rackam do?”. Buen provecho!
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Roy teaches junior high general music at a school in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. In his classes, he teaches music theory and history while also helping students learn to write and perform songs on the ukulele.
He is passionate about using technology in education and strives to incorporate it into all aspects of his teaching. Recently, he completed his Master’s in Educational Technology and is excited to be part of the AI lead team in the Halifax Regional Centre for Education.
Connect With Roy Francis- Roy On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mrfrancis.bsky.social
269 episodes
Manage episode 461601508 series 2592873
*This episode is sponsored by Class Companion. To learn more and get started, Click Here!
What’s it like to attend your first major edtech conference? In this episode, I sit down with Roy Francis, a music and French teacher from Nova Scotia, who attended his first-ever FETC conference. We discuss his initial expectations, how he and his team planned their conference experience, and the strategies they used to maximize their learning.
Roy also shares how he integrates edtech into his curriculum, from engaging students in music composition to enhancing language acquisition in French. Whether you’re a conference veteran or gearing up for your first big event, you’ll find plenty of insights and inspiration in this conversation. And you’ll know what we mean when he states, “What would Peter Rackam do?”. Buen provecho!
Connect With Gabriel Carrillo- EdTech Bites Website: https://edtechbites.com
- EdTech Bites On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/edtechbites.bsky.social
- EdTech Bites Instagram: https://instagram.com/edtechbites
- EdTech Bites X: https://twitter.com/edtechbites
- EdTech Bites Facebook Page: https://facebook.com/edtechbites
- EdTech Bites On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@edtechbites
- EdTech Bites YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@edtechbites
Roy teaches junior high general music at a school in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. In his classes, he teaches music theory and history while also helping students learn to write and perform songs on the ukulele.
He is passionate about using technology in education and strives to incorporate it into all aspects of his teaching. Recently, he completed his Master’s in Educational Technology and is excited to be part of the AI lead team in the Halifax Regional Centre for Education.
Connect With Roy Francis- Roy On Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mrfrancis.bsky.social
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