Thursday, October 30, 2008

Interdisciplinary Instruction: Where does Technology Fit In?



Professional Development Provider

CILC Professional Development
Contact Information

Doug Meyer


251 East Ohio Street, #960

Indpls, IN 46204

United States

Phone: (317) 730-4114

Fax: (317) 231-6530

Target Audience

Education: Curriculum Director, Professional Development Director, Technology Director, Gifted and Talented Coordinator, Title One Coordinator, Principal, Teacher, Media Specialist/Librarian
Primary Disciplines

Description:
What is an interdisciplinary unit? How is planning an interdisciplinary unit unique? Why are videoconferencing, stored and streamed video essential resources for interdisciplinary units? Discuss the answers to these questions and work with your colleagues to develop a technology rich interdisciplinary unit.

Program Format
Opening ActivityIntroductionsActive Learning StrategiesUnderstanding Interdisciplinary InstructionInterdisciplinary Instruction DesignDesign StrategiesInterdisciplinary Unit Development TimeQuestions and CommentsClosing Remarks
Objectives

The Participants will...-explore a variety of active learning strategies -discuss the definition and value of interdisciplinary instruction-explore a variety of interdisciplinary instruction designs-explore a variety of design strategies-develop an interdisciplinary instruction unit or lesson
National Staff Development Council Standards to which this program aligns

Uses learning strategies appropriate to the intended goal. (Design) Applies knowledge about human learning and change. (Learning) Provides educators with the knowledge and skills to collaborate. (Collaboration) Prepares educators to understand and appreciate all students, create safe, orderly and supportive learning environments, and hold high expectations for their academic achievement. (Equity) Deepens educators' content knowledge, provides them with research-based instructional strategies to assist students in meeting rigorous academic standards, and prepares them to use various types of classroom assessments appropriately. (Quality Teaching)

Program Length
90 minute workshop or tailored to client needs.

By Request
This program is available by request/on demand ONLY

Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees
Premium Service provices additional benefits. Learn more!Receiving Site is responsible for own line charge

Program Fee Notes
Please contact Doug Meyer for pricing information.

Cancellation Policy

The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than a 48 hours notice. Registrations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. CILC reserves the right to close registrations when workshops have reached maximum capacity or to cancel workshops that do not attain minimum requirements.

Program is Offered Through
Videoconference