WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
Differentiation • ED 670 WA2 46389
June 16 & 23 • 8:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
1 graduate quarter hour
Instructor: Dr. Ken Rosengarten, Wright State University Lake Campus
Theodore Sizer once said, “That students differ may be inconvenient, but it is inescapable. Adapting to that diversity is the inevitable price of productivity, high standards, and fairness.” Explore Differentiation and see the opportunity to differentiate for the upcoming school year.
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Teaching Children to Write: Focus on Grades K-12 • ED 670 WA4 46393
June 17-20 and 24-27 • 8:00–11:30 a.m.
1 graduate quarter hour
Instructor: Judy Brewer, Wright State University Lake Campus
Participants will be producing their own writing in a risk-free environment. Various writing genres will be studied, including fiction and non-fiction, and writing for the OAT and OGT will be explored. Secondary teachers will find interest in “College Writing: What kinds of writing do high school students need to do to prepare for college?” Ideas galore for integrating writing into any classroom!
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Teaching In an Ever-changing World • ED 670 WA3 46391
Wednesdays: June 18, 25, July 2, and 9 • 5:00–7:30 p.m.
1
graduate quarter hour
Instructor: Dr. Christine Wilson, Wright State University Lake Campus
As educators, we face the tension between teaching our students how to function in an ever-changing world and, at the same time, going “back to basics.” Balancing these difficult needs requires teachers to constantly reevaluate objectives and methods. To ground our discussion of education’s future, we will read Thomas Friedman’s The World is Flat: A Brief History of the Twenty-First Century. Though there will be no reading for the first class, please bring the book.
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June 19 • 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m
1 graduate quarter hour
Instructors: Betsy Crites and Joan Luttmer, Celina City Schools
Participants will learn how to set up and use Smart Board and Turning Point Technology. Learn how to make all subject areas come alive with full screen interactive technology!
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Universal Design for Learning: Reaching & Teaching All Students (for Middle School and High School teachers) • ED 670 WA5 46397
June 23 • 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
1 graduate quarter hour
Instructor: Bill Nellis, Consultant for the Region 6 State Support Team
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an approach to teaching, learning and assessment, drawing on new brain research and new media technologies to respond to individual learner differences. By incorporating UDL principles, teachers can help those with disabilities and create an environment that is engaging and challenging. Emphasis will be placed on using Web resources and low cost/free software, 21st century tools students can use to work collaboratively, and think creatively.
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De-escalate: Preventing Violence in the Classroom • ED 670 WA6 48368
June 25 & 26 • 1:00–4:00 p.m.
1 graduate quarter hour
Instructor: Stephen Motika, Wright State University Lake Campus
Today’s educators are finding themselves increasingly confronted by situations of student misconduct and aggression. Teachers wonder about both classroom safety and the legal ramifications of their actions. PreK-12 educators who serve potentially at-risk populations will learn to identify dangerous situations and strategies for the de-escalation of potentially volatile situations, and to examine the legal aspects of the development of a classroom management strategy.
*Not a course in traditional classroom management.
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Universal Design for Learning: Reaching and Teaching All Students (For Elementary teachers) • ED 670 WA7 48369
June 26 • 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
1 graduate quarter hour
Instructor: Bill Nellis, Consultant for the Region 6 State Support Team
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is an approach to teaching, learning and assessment, drawing on new brain research and new media technologies to respond to individual learner differences. By incorporating UDL principles, teachers can help those with disabilities and create an environment that is engaging and challenging. Emphasis will be placed on using Web resources and low cost/free software, 21st century tools students can use to work collaboratively, and think creatively.
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What’s New and Exciting at the Lake Campus Reading Center! • ED 670 WA8 48370
June 23 • 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
1 graduate quarter hour
Instructors: Judy Brewer and Paula Bryan, Wright State University Lake Campus
Designed for educators PreK–12, especially preschool and kindergarten/grade one teachers and administrators. Share new resources and ideas for reading and writing. Hear what the Reading Center is doing in the areas of visual perception and sensory processing, and how they relate to literacy learning. Included will be news on the Sensory Processing Measure tool.
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Test Un-Stress! • ED 670 WD1 48372
June 24 and 25 • 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
1
graduate quarter hour
Instructor: Virginia McClain, Auglaize County Schools
With almost 33% of the OAT/OGT points being constructed response, teachers must understand the formats, answer techniques, rubrics, and grading process. Topics will include graphic organizers, test blueprint, levels of complexity, and resources for creating classroom assessments. Please bring your own test preparation materials.
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What’s Vocabulary Got to Do with It? • ED 670 WD2 48373
June 30 • 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
1 graduate quarter hour
Instructor: Judy Brewer, Wright State University Lake Campus
Address vocabulary concerns such as: (1) What are the issues in today’s classrooms? (2) What is the effect of vocabulary on high-stakes testing? (3) What are the causes of problems? (4) What are the developmental foundations? (5) How do we assess? (6) What are effective strategies for teaching and learning vocabulary?
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Putting the Brain in Gear: How to Create a Classroom Environment that Maximizes Learning! • ED 670 WD3 48374
July 1 and 2 • 8:00–11:30 a.m.
1 graduate quarter hour
Instructors: Paula Bryan & Judy Brewer, Wright State University Lake Campus
This fast-paces workshop will discuss:
• How the brain learns. • How stress affects learning. • Learning differences. • Health and learning. • Activity and learning. • “Brain-friendly” activities
• Organizing the classroom to facilitate learning.
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Writing a Grant to Implement Your Idea • ED 670 WA9 48371
July 7 and 11 • 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
1 graduate quarter hour
Instructor: Nancy Knapke, Former Principal of Ft. Recovery Local Schools
Have you considered writing a Jenning's Grant to fund an innovative idea, but find the prospect intimidating? In one week, you will have completed your own personal Jenning's Grant ready to submit when school starts in the fall! This workshop will involve Monday and Friday class meetings and out of class work Tuesday-Thursday.
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Don’t Bother Me – I’m Learning • ED 670 WE3 48378
July 9 and 16 • 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
1 graduate quarter hour
Instructor: Dr. Bonnie Mathies, Wright State University Lake Campus
Education has failed to take into account how much the world has changed due to the information revolution. Educators must think differently about technology’s potential for strengthening students’ critical thinking, writing, reflection, and interactive learning. Explore technology such as blogs, wikis, podcasting, UTube, MySpace, gaming, and text messaging.
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Visual Perception and Fine Motor Skills for the Classroom • ED 670 WE1 48375
July 10 and 11 • 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
1 graduate quarter hour
Deb Timmerman, Former Teacher at Russia Local Schools
Many students who struggle with reading have inefficient visual and motor skills. Learn the signs of visual inefficiency and ideas for remediation.
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Hands on Phonics K-4 • ED 670 WE2 47614
July 16 and 17 • 8:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
1
graduate quarter hour
Instructor: Deb Timmerman, Former Teacher at Russia Local Schools
After an introduction to some phonics basics, see several fun, hands-on manipulatives that can be used in small group activities or by individual students to remediate, review, and extend basic phonics skills. Please bring basic supplies such as tag board, markers, ruler, tape, scissors, manila folders, stickers, etc. to construct these manipulatives.
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Creating Impressive Newsletters • EDT 670 WB1 47616
July 22 • 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
1 graduate quarter hour
Instructor: Carla Hirschfeld, Wright State University Lake Campus
Learn how to use Word templates and other Word tools to design state-of-the-art newsletters. Please bring copies of old newsletters or ideas for a new design. Try out Word 2007!
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Excel Basics • EDT 670 WB2 47617
July 23 • 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
1 graduate quarter hour
Instructor: Carla Hirschfeld, Wright State University Lake Campus
Learn how to create a basic worksheet and chart, write formulas, use Excel functions, and format your work. Discover how to create and use lists in Excel. Try out Excel 2007!
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PowerPoint: Setting up Shows • EDT 670 WB3 47618
July 24 • 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
1 graduate quarter hour
Instructor: Carla Hirschfeld, Wright State University Lake Campus
Learn PowerPoint basics and advanced features, such as scanning and inserting pictures, adding and running video clips and utilizing web resources. Try out PowerPoint 2007!
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SmartBoards, The Next Step: Presenting Lessons • EDT 670 WB4 47619
July 28 and 30 • 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
1 graduate credit hour
Instructors: Betsy Crites and Joan Luttmer, Celina City Schools
Make your lessons come alive in your own classroom! Use a computer lab to explore interactive websites and design your own interactive lesson using SmartBoard software. Participants taking this class for credit will then present their lesson using the SmartBoard.
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