edWebers were “twitterpated” with this month’s TechTools webinar presented by Shannon Holden. In this lively session all about Twitter for teachers, participants learned how to effectively develop their skills and careers in 140 characters or less. The hour long session was full of great ideas and suggestions for any twitter user. Veterans and newbies alike conversed eagerly as Shannon shared tips and… read more →
This month’s Game Based Learning webinar was both informative and entertaining. Educators, Professionals, and in an edWeb first -Students, tuned in to hear the very lively Chris Haskell talk about his work over the past two years on the principles of quest-based learning. In his very spirited presentation Chris discussed key design elements of quest-based learning, such… read more →
Presented by Shannon Holden, Assistant Principal, Republic Middle School, MO Most new teachers teach the way they were taught. Unfortunately for most novices, they were taught using “lecture”. There has to be a better way…and there IS a better way! Join new teacher coach Shannon Holden as he unveils several instructional strategies that teachers can… read more →
Infographics are becoming one of the most commonly used methods of conveying information. They can be used to display data, trends, ideas, and much more. Presenter Kathy Schrock shared tips and tricks for using student-created infographics as a form of assessment in this months PD in Action webinar. The presentation showcased how infographics are created… read more →
Presented by Shannon Holden, Assistant Principal, Republic Middle School, MO Sponsored by the USC Rossier School of Education View the webinar “Finding a Job” In this economy, finding employment is a real challenge. Many school districts are laying off teachers, so how can YOU find a job so you can start paying off your student… read more →
“Flipped Classroom- You keep on using that phrase. I do not think it means what you think what it means.” With so much information being introduced this can often seem true. When should you flip, how do you flip, what is flipping? In the final webinar in the Flipped Learning Primer series, presenters Aaron Sams and Brian… read more →
Presented By John J. Ratey, MD, Associate Clinical Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, Research Synthesizer, Speaker, and best selling Author In This Session While exercise in good for the body, Dr. John J. Ratey, MD, argues it is more important for the brain, especially when it comes to students in the classroom. Join… read more →
Presented by Leslie Kuhlthau Maniotes, PhD, teacher effectiveness coach in the Denver Public Schools as well as a curriculum specialist and national consultant on inquiry learning Sponsored by Library Media Connection View the webinar “Guided Inquiry Design” One main goal of Guided Inquiry is to have our students increase their awareness of learning how they… read more →
In this interactive webinar presenter Sara Moore discussed the State Standards as they relate to 6th and 7th grade math, as well as how these lessons carry over into 8th grade. Not only did Sara share examples that made ratio’s tangible, but participants also chatted amongst each other offering ideas of their own! “If it took 7 hours to… read more →
Presented by Shannon Holden, Assistant Principal, Republic Middle School, MOSponsored by Pearson Teachability View the webinar “Using TED-Ed, Khan Academy, and Sophia to Flip Your Classroom” Now that the “Flipping” trend has turned into a full-fledged movement, teachers are adapting their teaching methods like never before, recording their lectures for at-home viewing, and dedicating class… read more →