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Enfield Public Schools
Session 9 — K-12 Assessment Creation and Design
Using Websites Jason Bouchard Location : JFK — 31 BLACK
This session will focus on using two websites for assessment and data collection . The websites will be forallrubics . com and socrative . com . These sites allow for the creation of standard and web-based assessments that are for teacher use , teacher and student use , and student use .
Session 10 — 3-5
Paths to Problem Solving Diana Labich & Karen Slattery Location : Parkman STEAM Room
In this session , teachers will be given an overview of a new resource for problem solving strategy instruction : Paths to Problem Solving . Teachers will have time to collaboratively engage in the lesson plans and determine how to weave them into the pacing of their existing curriculum units .
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Session 11 — 9-12 Shifting to the Learner-Centered
Classroom Deborah Gaskell & Kristen Fitzsimons
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Location : JFK 35 BLACK
This session will include ideas of how to shift to a learnercentered classroom , as well as some explanations as to why this shift should occur . Knowledge of adolescent development and learning theory , combined with knowledge of the needs of 21st century learners , can support teachers ’ investment in this type of instruction . Grouping structures that support different class period lengths of time and strategies to manage and maintain a more autonomous classroom will be discussed .
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Session 12 — 9-12 English & Social Studies Teachers
History Day for High Schoolers Brian Zawodniak Location : JFK Innovation Lab
National History Day has become one of the most recognized academic contests in the U . S . Despite the commitment it takes , it is still very much ‘ doable ’ for those high school students interested in all sorts of history . This is not just for history teachers to mentor . English teachers can add much to the research process and final presentation platform for their students , too . Come learn the nuts and bolts and a fast track approach to getting your students on the History Day train . It is easier than you think !
Session 13 — 9-12 6 Co-Teaching Strategies and How to Implement Them Darcy Shuman Location : EHS C116
In this session , we will review the 6 co-teaching strategies and how to implement them at the secondary level . We will also discuss the successes and challenges associated with co-teaching , as well as share strategies to implement in our classes .
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8:00 to 11:15AM
Session 14 — K-12 Using Video Technology to Improve Student Instruction John Dague Location : EHS E131
In this session , teachers will learn to use Discover Video Technology in a variety of ways . Included will be how to create multimedia presentations for use at school and home ; how to upload , manage , and play live and recorded educational vide ; and how to create text overlay for video content .
Session 15 — K-12 Developing Innovation Through Incorporating Creative Arts in the Classroom Marilyn Goodnite & Richard Fahey Location : EHS E121
In this session , teachers will collaborate on developing interdisciplinary projects that will engage students in creative thinking and problem solving .
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