Presentation Description Location
Innovative Approaches to Utilizing Primary Sources in the Classroom
Grant Phillips Instructor of MS - Social Studies
Explore the powerful role of primary sources in developing a Christian worldview within your humanities class . This session will introduce innovative strategies for leveraging primary sources to ignite student curiosity , foster deeper engagement , and stimulate meaningful discussions .
Target Audience : PS-12 / Sessions 1 and 2
221
Maximizing Engagement and Efficiency with Organizational Strategies and Review Techniques
Kathy Kitchen Instructor of US - Math
Looking for strategies to streamline your lesson planning and keep students motivated ? In this interactive session , we ’ ll explore practical tips for organizing teaching materials to save time and reduce stress . We ’ ll also dive into engaging review games that reinforce learning , build confidence , and make learning fun for all ability levels . Walk away with ready-to-use resources and ideas to help your students thrive while keeping your classroom organized and energized .
Target Audience : 6-12 / Sessions 2 and 3
105
Myth and Mission : C . S . Lewis and J . R . R . Tolkien and the Power of Words
David Filson Pastor of Discipleship and Theology
From the trenches of the Great War , to the golden spires and cobblestone streets of Oxford , C . S . Lewis and J . R . R . Tolkien felt and fostered the worth and weight of words . The beauty of myth and the metre of poetics captivated what Lewis called “ baptized imagination .” This seminar invites us to consider the relationship of the Imago Dei and the Logos for the mission of Christian worldview education .
Target Audience : PS-12 / Session 2
103
Nearpod : The Educator ’ s Toolbox
Ian Mullins-Zugelder Director of Technology
Learn tips and tricks for one of the most effective educational apps out there ! We will explore and test a variety of Nearpod activities and features that this web-based tool offers for teachers to create interactive presentations for students . Whether you ’ re new to Nearpod or familiar and want to explore more , this session has something for everyone !
Target Audience : PS-12 / Session 3
205
PDF Wizardry : Mastering PDFs for Educational Efficiency
Ian Mullins-Zugelder Director of Technology
Discover the secrets to unlocking the full potential of PDFs unknown to many ! Have a multi-page PDF you only want to assign a page or two from ? Want to easily markup a PDF on your laptop ? Ever wonder if you could hand-write annotations on an iPad and easily get them to your computer ? This session will dive into all the ways you can easily manipulate PDFs to best serve your teaching purposes .
Target Audience : PS-12 / Session 1
205
Purposeful Questioning : An Invitation to Learning
Nathan Cummings Instructor of US - Social Studies
Elevate your classroom interactions by learning engaging ways to invite students into conversations through purposeful questioning . In this session , we will explore purposeful questioning techniques that invite students to think critically , evaluate their understanding , and increase their agency in the learning process . We will also discuss active listening techniques to fully engage with and maximize student responses .
Target Audience : 6-12 / Sessions 1 and 2
222
8 / CPA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / FEB . 2025