WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS
Differentiation: What Is it? How Can I Do It and Still Teach the Standards…and Not Lose My Mind? • ED 670-WA1 CRN 47613
June 9 • 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location: 104 Trenary Lab, Lake Campus
1 graduate quarter hour
Instructor: Judy Brewer, Wright State University Lake Campus
Audience: K-12 Educators
This one-day class will focus on what Differentiation IS, and what it is NOT. Attendees will discuss the four areas we can most effectively differentiate in our classrooms; will learn ideas for differentiation in the classroom; and will examine the role differentiation plays in RTI (Response to Intervention).
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Hot Topics in Literacy Education • ED 670-WA2 CRN 46393
June 10 • 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location: 104 Trenary Lab, Lake Campus
1 graduate quarter hour
Instructor: Judy Brewer & Paula Bryan, Wright State University Lake Campus
Audience: K-12 Educators
Participants will review what is hot, and what is not, in literacy education, including the latest news and views from the International Reading Association. In addition, the instructors will share new resources available from the Lake Campus Reading Center.
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Writing Conventions: What about Grammar? • ED 670-WA3 CRN 46397
June 11 • 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location: 104 Trenary Lab, Lake Campus
1
graduate quarter hour
Instructor: Judy Brewer, Wright State University Lake Campus
Audience: K-12 Educators
This one-day course will be a review of writing conventions, including grammar, punctuation, etc. The instructor will provide ideas and resources for teaching and learning.
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SMART Boarding 101 In The Classroom • EDT 670-WA1 CRN 48376
June 15 • 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Location: Celina West Elementary School
1 graduate quarter hour
Instructors: Betsy Crites and Joan Luttmer, Celina City Schools
In this one day class, come and experience the newest SMART Board software. We will help you transform your classroom into the digital age. Learn how to set up and use a SMART Board interactive whiteboard, plus gain content based ideas for your classroom. Many of the examples presented are directed towards K-6, but can easily be adapted.
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Teaching Children to Write: Focus on Grades K-12 • ED 670-WD1 CRN 48368
June 16-19 and June 23-26 • 8:00-11:30 a.m.
Location: 104 Trenary Lab, Lake Campus
2 graduate quarter hours
Instructor: Judy Brewer, Wright State University Lake Campus
Audience: K-12 Educators
Participants will be producing their own writing in a risk-free environment. Various writing genres will be studied, including fiction and non-fiction. Writing for the OAT and OGT will be explored. Of particular interest to secondary teachers will be “College Writing: what kinds of writing do high school students need to do to prepare for college?” There will be ideas galore for integrating writing into the classroom, no matter what grade level!
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Statistics & Probability • EDT 670-WA2 CRN 49217
June 16, 18, and 23 • 8:00 a.m.-11:20 a.m.
Location: 194 Dwyer Hall, Lake Campus
1 graduate quarter hour
Instructor: Dr. James Adabor, Wright State University Lake Campus
Based on the GAISE (Guidelines for Assessment and Instruction in Statistics Education) report, this course has six goals: Promoting statistical literacy among participants, leading participants to use real data, assisting participants to understand statistical concepts, providing contexts for active learning, facilitating learning through the potential of technology, and aligning summative and formative assessments to evaluate learning goals.
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SMART Boarding 202 In The Classroom: How To Work SMARTER (For Elementary teachers) • EDT 670-WA3 CRN 47619 - CANCELED
June 22 • 8:30a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Location: Celina High School
1 graduate quarter hour
Instructor: Betsy Crites and Joan Lutmer, Celina City Schools
In this one day class, we will cover more advanced concepts such as linking pictures to the internet, recording a lesson (great for when you have a sub), and Lesson Activity Tool Kit, plus get a sneak peak at Lesson Activity Took Kit 2. Participants will then use a computer lab to create their own interactive lessons using the SMART NoteBook 10 software. So bring your teacher manuals, worksheets, or CD’s to receive hands on help on how to work SMARTER Not Harder!
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Vocabulary: If They Don’t “Get” the Words, They Can’t “Get” the Message! • ED 670-WD2 CRN 48373
June 30 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
Location: 104 Trenary Lab, Lake Campus
1 graduate quarter hour
Instructors: Judy Brewer, Wright State University Lake Campus
Audience: K-12 Educators
Vocabulary learning remains a hot topic in literacy education. Have you taught and re-taught vocabulary, only to discover that your students still don’t recognize the words the next time they see them? Teachers everywhere struggle with how to teach vocabulary so that students actually learn and retain the words…and then demonstrate the ability to recognize and use the words in different settings and situations. This workshop will focus on the critical importance of vocabulary as a foundation for thinking, communicating, and problem-solving, both in and out of the classroom. Attendees will learn a variety of strategies to use in the classroom to teach vocabulary.
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Geometry for K-12 Teachers• EDT 670-WA4 CRN 49218 - CANCELED
July 7, 14, and 16 • 8:00-11:20 a.m.
Location: 194 Dwyer Hall, Lake Campus
1
graduate quarter hour
Instructor: Dr. James Adabor, Wright State University Lake Campus
The primary purpose of the course is to deepen understanding of geometry and the relevance to the K-12 curricula. This is an inquiry-based activity oriented course enhanced by the technology of the Geometer’s SketchPad Software. Course goals include making conjectures, formulating mathematical arguments, and verifying conclusions. These goals will be achieved through the use of dynamic geometry software, ruler, protractor, compass and straight edge, etc.
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Lake Campus Student Showcase (Part I: Summer 2009) • ED 670-WD3 CRN 48370 - CANCELED
July 8 • 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Location: 150 Dwyer Hall, Lake Campus
1 graduate quarter hour
Instructors: Lake Campus students, graduate students, and recent graduates
This is an exciting four-part workshop on integrating technology into teaching and learning. Topics will include (1) creating your own teacher website; (2) Creating an electronic portfolio that includes live links to your personal website; (3) using a quick time movie as an alternative to Power Point; (4)and ideas for using SMARTBOARDS for instruction in both regular and gifted classrooms.
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Local Authors and Places • ED 670-WE1 CRN 48369
July 9 • 8:00 a.m.-3:00p.m.
Location: 152 Dwyer Hall, Lake Campus
1 graduate quarter hour
Instructor: Dr. Ken Rosengarten, Wright State University Lake Campus and Local Guests
With today’s economy, school teachers may have to look no further than home to find their author or field trip for the year. This one-day workshop is designed to showcase the authors and interesting places in the area. The authors will share their passion for reading and writing in addition to discussing some of their works. Also invited to present is the Auglaize and Mercer County Convention and Visitors Bureau, who will reveal the interesting sights in this locality. Students may sign up for additional work and receive one (1) graduate quarter hour.
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Visual Perception and Fine Motor Skills for the Classroom • ED 670-WE2 CRN 48375
July 14 & 15 • 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Location: 150 Dwyer Hall, Lake Campus
1 graduate quarter hour
Instructor: Deb Timmerman, Former Teacher at Russia Local Schools
Many students who struggle with reading have inefficient visual and motor skills. Teachers can be trained to identify the signs of visual inefficiency and instructed in classroom activities that will help to remediate. Participants will learn the signs of visual inefficiency and will also learn ideas for remediation. Please bring a 1½ inch binder with you on the first day.
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