Understanding the Padlet tool. Benefits of using Padlet. A practical demonstration of all participants using Padlet. Exploring the different ways to use Padlet for collaborative learning and flipped learning. Getting all participants to create a Padlet wall that can be used with their student
Understanding the Prezzi service model. Benefits of using Prezzi. A practical demonstration of all participants using Prezzi. Exploring the different ways to use Prezzi for collaborative teaching
Understanding the wiki tool and methodology. Pedagogical uses of wiki in the class. A practical demonstration of all participants making a wiki space. Exploring the different ways to use wiki for collaborative teaching and learning
Understanding successful brain processing. The brain's neoplastic response to stimulation- how activation and use of memory networks make them stronger. How stress inhibits neuroplasticity
How learning can be incorporated into networks of long term conceptual memory. Brain based strategies to build executive function in students. Insights into the importance of classroom climate and differentiation of instruction
Exploring how students can be trained to be low order thinkers or high order thinkers. Giving practitioners the tools to improve the cognitive ability of their students and ensure that they are guided to become critical thinkers. Developing strategies that would be used in formative assessments to immerse students in the subject manner causing enquiry based learning to take place
Understanding the instructional strategies that can be used to ensure that your students are developing their creative and critical thinking skills.
Understand the definition of interventions: Rtl (Response to Intervention). Effective leadership. Structures and processes in implementing Rtl (Response to Intervention). Team concept. Building effective relationships for teaching and learning. Types of Rtl (Response to Intervention)
Understanding the concept of student centered learning. Comparing student centered learning to teacher centered learning. The role of teachers in student centered Learning. Techniques for embedding a student centered learning. The benefits of student centered learning approach. Home school partnership in achieving a student centered approach
Gaynes 9 events of instruction. How to capture students attention using visuals. How to engage students attention using collaborative learning techniques. The power of having SMART learning outcomes. Understanding techniques that simulate recall. Exploring the power of verbal and non-verbal communication
Understanding the term Brain Based Teaching or Whole Brain Teaching. Gaining insight into a comprehensive approach of instruction on how neuroscientists say that the brain learns naturally
Understanding the value of whole brain teaching in their classroom. Gain awareness of elements and techniques of brain based teaching.
Defining a holistic approach to discipline. Comparing a proactive approach and reactive approach to discipline. Understanding the different levels of enforcing discipline and the responsibility at all levels. Having a structure for discipline. Implementing the discipline structure. Understanding the power of reinforcement
