Professional Development Videoconferences
from the Muskingum Valley ESC
February 24, 2009 3:45 - 4:45 PM
Thinking Skills: Design for LearningTired of teaching students to memorize and want to encourage THINKING? Research is clear that when student enter college or the work force, they do not know how to think. Join us for a look at how to infuse creative thinking into your curriculum. Kelly H. Erb, Gifted Consultant
March 3, 2009 3:45-4:45 PM
Formative Assessments: Types and TechniquesPaper and pencil tests are one way to assess student understanding, but they aren't the only way. This session explores various types and the related techniques that can be used to check for understanding. Oral language, questioning, writing, projects, performances can all help assess what your students understand. How can paper folding be a way to assess? You and your students will have fun making one-page books, dioramas, side-by-sides, or flip the flaps that can inform your instruction. Be sure to bring some paper, a pair of scissors and creative thinking to this session. Bobbie Howard, Curriculum Practitioner
Formative Assessments: Types and TechniquesPaper and pencil tests are one way to assess student understanding, but they aren't the only way. This session explores various types and the related techniques that can be used to check for understanding. Oral language, questioning, writing, projects, performances can all help assess what your students understand. How can paper folding be a way to assess? You and your students will have fun making one-page books, dioramas, side-by-sides, or flip the flaps that can inform your instruction. Be sure to bring some paper, a pair of scissors and creative thinking to this session. Bobbie Howard, Curriculum Practitioner
March 10, 2009 3:45-4:45 PM
Challenging Gifted Readers in the Regular ClassroomChallenging gifted readers in the regular classroom requires more than placement in high ability reading groups. Gifted readers must experience literature that stimulates intellectually and provides opportunities for complex analytical and interpretive thinking as well as advanced vocabulary. This interactive session will introduce models, processes, and strategies that guarantee gifted readers rigor, and engagement while promoting critical/reflective thinking. Participants will receive information about the needs of gifted readers and recommended books to guide each student's reading journey. Bon voyage! Sharon Graves, Ph.D., Talented and Gifted Services Consultant
Challenging Gifted Readers in the Regular ClassroomChallenging gifted readers in the regular classroom requires more than placement in high ability reading groups. Gifted readers must experience literature that stimulates intellectually and provides opportunities for complex analytical and interpretive thinking as well as advanced vocabulary. This interactive session will introduce models, processes, and strategies that guarantee gifted readers rigor, and engagement while promoting critical/reflective thinking. Participants will receive information about the needs of gifted readers and recommended books to guide each student's reading journey. Bon voyage! Sharon Graves, Ph.D., Talented and Gifted Services Consultant
March 17, 2009 3:45-4:45 PM
Got Content? (Free web-based materials for educators)
Do you know what is free on the web for your use? This session points out some of the best sites to enhance your teaching. Teachers are introduced to wide range of adaptable instructional materials for classroom use. Leslie Charles, MVESC Distance Learning Program Coordinator
Got Content? (Free web-based materials for educators)
Do you know what is free on the web for your use? This session points out some of the best sites to enhance your teaching. Teachers are introduced to wide range of adaptable instructional materials for classroom use. Leslie Charles, MVESC Distance Learning Program Coordinator
March 31, 2009 3:45-4:45 PM Digital "Show and Tell"Are you looking for ways to encourage students to expand their language and writing skills? Discover ways to support student language development using the internet. Leslie Charles MVESC Distance Learning Program Coordinator
Cost: $75.00 per site (no limit to the number of participants at each location) and CEU's are available to those who participate.
Contact: Leslie CharlesDistance Learning CoordinatorMuskingum Valley Educational Service Center205 North 7th StreetZanesville, Ohio 43701740.452.4518 ext 133
Contact: Leslie CharlesDistance Learning CoordinatorMuskingum Valley Educational Service Center205 North 7th StreetZanesville, Ohio 43701740.452.4518 ext 133
