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December 2014 5 Events

Monday, December 01

Lights, Camera, Action!

Anyone can CREATE movies on an iPad! Come and explore two awesome movie making apps on your iPad!  iMotion allows you to easily create Stop Motion Animation videos and bring inanimate objects to life.  Using iMovie, you can create Trailers (short movies that are created using an easy to follow template and a variety of …

Tuesday, December 02

Financial literacy across the curriculum using project-based learning

Presenter: Dominic P. Tremblay. The teaching strategies presented in this workshop can be integrated into any project involving the use of supplies and equipment in math, history, geography, science or the arts. Learn how to: Integrate the principles of financial literacy in all subjects Guide students to explore the basic principles of an economic system …

Here is My Classroom!

Come on in and have a look! Explore physical space and examne its impact on student achievement. Tour my classroom and learn about how I made decisions about its set-up. Find out how the physical environment helps support student learning, and how this environment continues to change based on student needs. Learn about how a …

Wednesday, December 03

Ripping it up: Engaging boys and vulnerable students through technology, inquiry, and gaming

In this session, teachers will have an opportunity to explore various ways to engage vulnerable students across the curriculum. An examination of current research surrounding vulnerable students, gaming in the classroom, and increasing student voice will be highlighted. In addition, participants will explore Google Apps for Education, various inexpensive or free games, and other free, …

Thursday, December 04

Brain Charge: Reduce stress, increase achievement and eliminate discipline issues

Presenter: Dr. Regalina Melrose. Brain Charge, is the K-12 curriculum that increases sensory awareness for self-regulation and student achievement. Discover effective ways to engage and manage your most challenging students. Participants will Learn the neuroscience behind why our interventions are currently not working Learn how to make small changes to interventions that will make them …