Technology & the Skilled Trades: Course and Project Plans

Join experienced educators for an exploration of hands-on resources for Grade 9 and 10 TAS1O and TAS2O courses

Tuesday, May 19, 2026
4:30-5:15 p.m.

This collaborative and conversational webinar will delve into ready-to-use course plans and preview project plans for the Grade 9 and 10 TAS1O and TAS2O courses. We’ll examine how the engineering design process is incorporated into cycles of inquiry and focus on hands-on, sustainable learning.

From there, we’ll discuss ways to incorporate problem-solving, technical skills, and professional communication into your classroom. This will include a focus on student learning opportunities in a variety of delivery models covering multiple broad-based technology courses (BBTs).

Plus, we’ll highlight potential classroom-tested tasks that align with Ontario curriculum.

This webinar is developed in collaboration with the Ontario Council for Technology Education (OCTE) and the Ontario Science Centre.

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About the Speakers:

Lee Ann Armstrong

Lee Ann Armstrong is the Leader of Experiential Learning for Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board. She is also the current OCTE Vice President and has been involved with the organization for many years as the representative for experiential learning. Lee Ann has been involved in many writing projects for awareness in elementary tech as well as resources and initiatives for secondary technological education. Recently, her work has been supporting resources for the TAS1O and TAS2O curriculum.

Scott Hughes

Scott Hughes has 25 years of teaching experience and serves as a department head of Science and Technology. He has held the role of Subject Council Chair for Trades and Technology with the OCDSB and has worked with OCTE for multiple projects. He has recently been involved with the development of resources for the TAS1O and TAS2O courses.

Nigel Carlisle

Nigel Carlisle is a secondary school teacher and the department lead for tech education within his school in the UCDSB. He is currently the co-lead for secondary tech education with OCTE. He has been involved with the development of resources andcurriculum for the TAS course and currently runs multiple TAS1O sections in the rotational model within his department.

About this series:

This professional development webinar is part of a series of materials developed in collaboration with OCTE in support of the TAS1O and TAS2O curriculum. Watch for more materials arriving before the new school year and sign up for Teacher eNews to be first to know when they are added.