Do you struggle to script observations? Miss capturing important moments that can help improve instruction? Wish you could be more organized and reflective in your observations? The iPad is here to help! Come learn how Westside implemented a digital walk through process at our buildings. We’ll let you experience how a few simple iPad apps can transform the walk through process.
Director - Elementary Teaching and Learning, Westside Community Schools
I am serving my 19th year in education with the last 15 at Westside Community Schools in Omaha, NE where I serve as the K – 6 Director of ElementaryTeaching & Learning. Prior to my last 6 years as a Director, I spent 9 years at West Harrison Community Schools (4yrs) in Iowa and... Read More →
In an age of constant technology, recent research shows higher levels of loneliness across the generations. How can we build upon the unique opportunities to truly connect within our communities? Mentoring builds relationships and real connection for both mentor and mentee while within the structure of TeamMates, modeling the role of safe boundaries. Learn more about TeamMates https://teammates.org/for-schools/resources/ and the value of conversation and honoring the greatest human need: that of being heard.
Come learn how Norris School District supports teachers in becoming more proficient with their G Suite skills! Through a unique program that covers certification costs through professional development, Norris has had more than 10 staff members per year become certified during the three years of the program. If you are a Google school, then this is for you!
When confronted with learning new or difficult task, students do one of two things. Students with a growth mindset, see persistence, practice and hard work as key ingredients to reach their goal. Students with a fixed mindset lose interest, withdraw, or give half hearted attempts. Growth mindset students believe FAIL represents First Attempt In Learning and see mistakes as learning opportunities. In this session participants will learn strategies to build a “Growth Mindset” in their students. Any grade level. http://bit.ly/lennyvbrain
Lenny is a long time educator with a passion for helping teachers to help students enjoy learning. In particular he enjoys helping students enjoy learning mathematics. Links to presentations can be found at http://bit.ly/lennyv
This session will discuss the technology platform called "Actively Learn" and discuss the key aspects such as immediate feedback, adapted assignments, and libraries supplied by Actively Learn. In addition, this session will show the free version and some added paid versions.
Matt Macoubrie is a current 7th Grade Social Studies teacher in Lincoln, Nebraska at a Title I school who consistently uses Actively Learn in his classroom. He has attained a bachelors in Social Sciences in Secondary Education and a Masters in Curriculum and Instruction Design.
Friday November 1, 2019 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Diamond 3Younes Conference Center
Come listen to the tale of how an innovative group of interdisciplinary high school teachers went against the grain to support each other in developing and implementing Blended Learning styles and techniques. Examine how teachers can influence their own path to become and create active learners, be supported in their pedagogical learning pace, and carve out a place of belonging in their professional community.
