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Tuesday, August 02

Teaching Real Life Money Management Using Simple Technology

This workshop will address a need for teaching diverse students real-life skills in managing money on a limited budget using basic and accessible technology and how this knowledge can greatly support them as they become more independent in managing their own lives. Please visit Summer Institutes 2016 for additional information and registration.

Wednesday, August 03

HELP – Engaging Critically in revised History, Economics, Law and Politics curriculum

By the end of this Summer Institute, participants will know the big ideas of disciplinary thinking (History, Law, Economics and Politics) and be able to assess the concepts by developing inquiry. Participants will also be familiar with online resources that can support the revised curriculum. Please visit Summer Institutes 2016 for additional information and registration.

Monday, August 08

Creating a Culture of Thinking

Are you ready to help your students move beyond the standard classroom thinking routines toward a culture of thinking? This workshop is designed to help educators foster new thinking routines in their classrooms that will enhance learning at all levels. Schools are busy places. If you were to walk into a classroom, at any grade …

iBookHack

So I have iPads in the school… Now what?!?! This summer, walk through a practical demonstration of Apple’s free iBooksAuthor (IBA) software. Be introduced to IBA and see the potential to design interactive modules, create customized lessons, and ensure students who are away do not miss resources. Please visit Summer Institutes 2016 for additional information …