Workshop
Google Apps for Educators: Whole-School Communication, Collaboration, and Data Tracking
- From Thu, 03/15/2012 - 8:30am (EDT) To Thu, 03/15/2012 - 3:00pm (EDT)
- $150.00
- DMA - Direct Marketing Association,
1120 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, 10036, United States
; See map: Google Maps
Google Apps for Educators: Whole-School Communication, Collaboration, and Data Tracking
The most popular technology on the planet should also be the most popular in your school. Google, the undisputed leader in free Web 2.0 tools, offers schools the most exciting - and affordable - ways of creating a collaborative 21st Century learning environment. Learn how to use tools such as Google docs, forms, presentations, sites, calendars, and more to create a foundation for whole-school collaboration and innovation.
Response to Intervention: A Tiered Approach to Targeted Instruction
- From Wed, 01/18/2012 - 8:30am (EST) To Wed, 01/18/2012 - 3:00pm (EST)
- $150.00
- DMA - Direct Marketing Association,
1120 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, 10036, United States
; See map: Google Maps
Response to Intervention: a Tiered Approach to Targeted Instruction, Grades K-5+
Response to Intervention (RTI) is a school-wide approach to teaching and learning that combines "best practice instruction" and assessment with a tiered system of intervention for students who need additional help. This workshop will address the structure of the RTI, and provides an in-depth look at the tiers. Discover:
Differentiate Instruction with Technology
- From Thu, 02/09/2012 - 8:30am (EST) To Thu, 02/09/2012 - 3:00pm (EST)
- $150.00
- DMA - Direct Marketing Association,
1120 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, 10036, United States
; See map: Google Maps
Differentiate Instruction with Technology, Grades K-12
Find out how you can utilize assessment data, interactive white boards, connected computers and other resources to address the individual needs of your students. This workshop will focus on using technology tools to differentiate instruction. Participants will come away from this session with:
Ensuring Rigor in the Classroom, Grades K-8
- From Thu, 01/12/2012 - 8:30am (EST) To Thu, 01/12/2012 - 3:00pm (EST)
- $150.00
- DMA - Direct Marketing Association,
1120 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, 10036, United States
; See map: Google Maps
Ensuring Rigor in the Classroom, grades K-8
What is cognitive rigor and how is it applied in the classroom? This workshop helps educators and instructional leaders discover how the rigor of literacy tasks:
- builds student achievement
- enables teachers to see where students need additional assistance in conceptual understanding
Join us and explore how to create rigorous tasks and look at student work through the lens of high expectations and content understanding.
Creating a Framework for Teacher Reflection & Effectiveness, Grades K-12
- From Thu, 11/17/2011 - 8:30am (EST) To Thu, 11/17/2011 - 3:00pm (EST)
- $150.00
- DMA - Direct Marketing Association,
1120 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, 10036, United States
; See map: Google Maps
Creating a Framework for Teacher Reflection & Effectiveness, Grades K-12
Research shows that teachers have a greater impact on student success than any other factor. This workshop will focus on teacher effectiveness and will unpack the framework for reflection and improvement of instruction and practice. Using rubrics that articulate what quality instruction looks like, and a protocol for looking at student work, participants create a roadmap for student achievement.
Building a Coherent Curriculum: Units of Study & Performance Tasks in K-8 Mathematics
- From Thu, 12/08/2011 - 8:30am (EST) To Thu, 12/08/2011 - 3:00pm (EST)
- $150.00
- DMA - Direct Marketing Association,
1120 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, 10036, United States
; See map: Google Maps
Building a Coherent Curriculum: Units of Study & Performance Tasks in K-8 Mathematics
In this workshop, math teachers explore units of study and discover how developing a comprehensive, year-long curriculum map that addresses the Common Core standards can ensure learning. This workshop explores:
- how curriculum maps can be aligned to mathematics instruction
- identifying desired results and expectations
Building a Coherent Curriculum: Units of Study & Performance Tasks in K-8 Literacy (Closed)
- From Thu, 10/27/2011 - 8:30am (EDT) To Thu, 10/27/2011 - 3:00pm (EDT)
- $150.00
- DMA - Direct Marketing Association,
1120 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY, 10036, United States
; See map: Google Maps
Building a Coherent Curriculum: Units of Study and Performance Tasks in K-8 Literacy
Discover how developing a comprehensive year-long literacy curriculum map that address the Common Core standards can ensure learning and boost achievement. This workshop explores:
A Voice from the Classroom: Swimming in the Lake of Literature
Let’s say you’ve secured beachfront property on the lake of literature (see my last blog post for the source of that reference) for all of your students. Unlike the lakes in resorts and gated communities, this one defies the laws of physics and provides space for anyone who can reach its shores.
So many things to be done in its waters: wading, swimming, diving, sailing, fishing, skiing, tubing…. What are your students doing when they...
