CompetencED
Workshops/Keynotes
for Educators
From understanding how the brain learns to translating research into practical classroom strategies, professional learning should leave educators with ideas they can actually use!
Evidence-Based Strategies to Enhance Student Learning
Explore research in educational neuroscience and the science of learning and translate it into practical classroom strategies, with ready-to-use retrieval and metacognition tools.
Making Sense of Executive Skills
Executive skills: the word that is on every educator’s lips… but what exactly are they? Can they actually be improved? What strategies can you implement in your classroom to support them?
Understanding Our Students’ Brains: Answers to Your Questions
A practical exploration of how the brain learns, spacing, active learning and distraction, grounded in research and classroom application.
Neuromyths in Education
Take a deep dive into vulgarized scientific research to identify neuromyths in education and implement approaches that are backed by strong evidence.
Leveraging Neuroplasticity to Deepen Metacognition
Explore how teaching neuroplasticity can support metacognition, motivation and agency through spacing, retrieval, goal setting and self-evaluation.
Demystifying Working Memory
Learn how to design instruction that reduces unnecessary load and supports meaningful learning for diverse learners.
Maximize Student Engagement & Concentration in a World of Fragmented Attention
Understand attention, identify barriers to concentration and create learning environments that support sustained attention and flow.
Feedback That Moves Learning Forward
From corrective comments to feedback that students can actually use. Learn about the research behind strong formative feedback.
The Science of Retrieval Practice
Understand why remembering (and forgetting!) strengthens learning and how to build low-prep retrieval routines.
Spacing & Interleaving
Explore practical planning strategies for maximum durable learning retention.
Help Your Students Learn How to Study Effectively
Use neuroscience and cognitives sciences research to explicitly teach students effective study strategies rather than relying on intuition.
How to Bring More Hands-on STEM into Your Practice
Simple ways to increase hands-on STEM learning while keeping implementation manageable and purposeful.
Curated workshop on demand
Every school, organization or community has different needs. A curated session can combine themes from the catalogue or focus on a specific challenge, audience or research question. Content, examples, activities, language, duration and format can be adapted. Available as a workshop, keynote, series or virtual session.
All offerings can be delivered in French or English. Timing can be adjusted.
Participant at BCScTA conference, 2023
“Lots of useful classroom practices that I can actually start next week to help my students retrieve info and challenge themselves. Thank you!"
Participant at ISABC conference, 2026
"Outstanding presentation and presenter. Made the material very digestible and engaging."
Participant at ISABC conference, 2026
"Relevant and wedded in practical applications/case studies. Was able to authoritatively answer the questions posed."
Are you interested in self-led courses?
Check out our online learning collection for self-led learning options available in French or English.
Stephanie Dodier
The presenter you were looking for!
Stephanie Dodier has over fifteen years of experience as an educator (K-12 and post-secondary). Her mission is to communicate evidence-based learning practices to bridge the gap between academia and practice. With her science background, she is able to vulgarize and make accessible the most recent research from the fields of cognitive sciences, educational neurosciences, and the science of learning. Stephanie is a passionate facilitator that you will not forget anytime soon!
Let's create meaningful professional development opportunities together!
Communicate your message for a lasting impression
Explore the latest research on educational neuroscience and the science of learning. Learn how to implement these principles to optimize students' learning. Make simple but powerful changes to your teaching and access a toolbox with a variety of ready-to-use retrieval practice tools and metacognition activities.
Deconstructing myths surrounding sciences
When we see drawings of scientists or hear someone say they can’t do science because they are an artist, it is imperative to have a discussion on the nature of science. Is it possible that the way we present science is contributing to myths about science?
How to conduct meaningful and effective professional development
The current preferred model of PD (one and done) isn't the most efficient according to the research. Let us demonstrate elements that lead to lasting learning.
Meetings that matter
Meetings are an inherent part of the workplace. Often, they are lengthy and participants tend to disengage. In this session, we address your concerns for you to create engaging meetings that foster connection/efficiency with your employees.
Parents: a powerful study ally
Parents often want to help their children study, but don't know how. Here is a way to present evidence-based knowledge for them to contribute.
Help your child find their flow
Sometimes are children are stuck or they cannot get to work because of procrastination or they get discouraged easily. Find out here practical strategies to help your child find their flow, this state in which they experience a positive learning experience.
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