Each session is taught by highly skilled educators who share the mission of making the classroom a more wonderful place. Where most workshops inform, our commitment is to inform AND inspire! Our Workshop Offerings… The Live Wire School This comprehensive program prepares "live wire" teachers to integrate writing, creativity, and self-expression across the curriculum to help ALL learners develop essential 21st Century skills. The program provides instruction on using high-tech and low-tech tools, including Peter H. Reynolds’ inspirational books (The Dot and Ish), SmartMoves™ for focus and retention, Stationery Studio® for writing and creativity, and Animation-ish™ for visual literacy and self-expression. Digital Storytelling Using Animation There is no doubt that animation brings classroom assignments to life, but how do we get our students to that final product? Using Inspiration/Kidspiration Software® and Animation-ish™, teachers learn how to guide students through the animation process – from storyboarding to animating to creating a movie file (using iMovie or MovieMaker) that can be shared on a blog or wiki. Teachers will arm themselves with techniques for teaching students how to communicate using technology tools so they can effectively “show what they know.” Engaging Lessons Using an Interactive Whiteboard Whiteboards can be more than just a projection tool. They can help teachers deliver exciting and engaging lessons to learners of all ages and abilities. They can help students understand new concepts, and increase student involvement and motivation. Learn how to enhance teaching and learning by integrating interactive whiteboards into the classroom and your lessons. Universal Design and the Writing Process Writing is an essential skill for all students, yet many struggle with organizing their thoughts and expressing their knowledge or ideas. Teachers explore how to use Kidspiration Software® and Stationery Studio® to support Universal Design principles for planning and teaching the writing process. Teachers will leave with many ideas and examples of curriculum-based writing projects for students of all abilities and learning styles. Writing Across the Curriculum Providing opportunities to write in all subject areas develops strong writers. Teachers explore how to use Kidspiration Software® and Stationery Studio® to develop writing and critical thinking skills in all disciplines. They learn how to teach the complete writing process, including strategies for prewriting, drafting and revising, and editing and publishing. They also learn to customize and print motivational writing paper for stories, letters, reports, shape books, mini-books, and countless other creative projects. Refine Your Digital Toolkit Are your teachers experimenting with Web 2.0 tools and in need of some guided time to build lessons? This workshop will introduce, reinforce, or aid in mastering many of the Web 2.0 tools for use in the educational setting. Our Coaching & Mentoring Offerings… 21st Century Teaching & Learning Using a coaching model, our seasoned educators provide hands-on professional development and mentoring to teachers in a one-on-one setting. Our experienced coaches work with teachers in their school during free periods, planning periods, or class time with students to implement 21st Century teaching and learning strategies. We will customize a program to address individual district initiatives. For More Information… For more information, please call Lori Collins, Director of Professional Development, at 888-240-3734 ext 3009 to customize a program for your school or district! We also offer Virtual Author Visits with Peter H. Reynolds.
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