Events in October 2018
- Improving Open Responses in Science Without Test Prep with Bill Atwood
Improving Open Responses in Science Without Test Prep with Bill Atwood
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10/04/2018Open response questions in science that ask students to show, explain, predict, compare, defend, justify, or elaborate are often the most difficult questions for students to answer. But, they also present a unique window into student thinking.
? Is the student having trouble reading the question?
? Is it a vocabulary problem?
? Is the student struggling to understand the science content?
? Or does the student lack the writing skills to explain fully and clearly?This workshop will explore strategies and activities that deepen stu- dent understanding in science so students will be able to engage in more rigorous thinking and show their ideas in writing. Participants will learn techniques to get every student involved in class and show students how to take more responsibility for learning.
The strategies are all research driven and brain-based and will help students build background knowledge, solidify conceptual understanding, and strengthen writing skills. There will be a special emphasis on designing quick assessments, improving science vocabulary, and reading and writing strategies. Teachers will learn ways to practice, develop, and review key ideas so students retain them longer. Participants will receive access to free classroom materials that can be used right away or personalized and developed over time. To make the workshop more useful, teachers should bring a list of key science terms and a sample of a written assessment from a current unit.
COST: $125 (Includes lunch, materials and ACT 48 processing)
Registration closes September 27, 2018
Lycoming College - Wertz Center, Jane Schultz RoomWilliamsport, PA 17701United States - Future Ready Innovation Day featuring the Innovation Lending Library Inventory
Future Ready Innovation Day featuring the Innovation Lending Library Inventory
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10/05/2018Experience high-quality, STEM-related instruction first-hand as you broaden an understanding of design thinking, collaboration, coding, computational thinking, effective reasoning and problem solving, and communication skills while fostering curiosity. The day will provide explore lesson design for the following: • Breakout EDU • Makey Makey • Arduino • Media Production Kit • Drones • Sphero • Dash • Colby the Programmable Mouse • Happy Atoms • Google Expeditions Participants will be able to find an immediate application to inquiry-based teaching and learning and recognize how easy it is to borrow instructional technology from the Innovation Lending Library. Resources including pro-tips for implementation will be provided. No cost to participate! Lunch will be provided!
Facilitators: Rob McKenzie Brooke Beiter
Instructional Technology Specialist Coordinator of Design and DevelopmentFirst Community Foundation Partnership201 West 4th StreetWilliamsport, PA 17701 - Innovation and Technology Collaborative (ITC)
Innovation and Technology Collaborative (ITC)
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10/16/2018With the commitment of the state funds to promote the growth of equitable STEM opportunities for all students, we are again able to offer participation in ITC at no cost to districts. The Innovation & Technology Collaborative (ITC) is a network of educators and administrators interested in implementing 21st Century approaches to transform teaching and learning.
Our Professional Learning Focus for 2018-19 will be: “Growing a Culture of Innovation.” We will be using George Couros’ book, The Innovator’s Mindset, for our discussions around “Growing a Culture of Innovation” in our districts, classrooms and communities.
District Commitment
- Identify at least 2-5 leaders of innovative practices to consistently participate in up to five meetings throughout the school year.
- Provide time for ITC participants to share resources with colleagues back in home district
- Administrative support for innovative practices
If you are new to ITC, the following document provides additional background information. What is ITC?
Lunch is NOT provided.
BLaST IU 17 - Williamsport Office2400 Reach RoadWilliamsport, PA 17701US570-323-8561