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Thank you for your interest in the February 1 professional development day that is being provided in coordination of OFT and the CTU Director of Professional Issues, Mark Baumgartner. Registration begins at 8:30 and the first session will begin promptly at 9:00. Lunch will be provided in between the morning and afternoon sessions. The day will end at 4:00pm. PD certificates will be distributed after the afternoon workshop.
This PD will be held at the Halle Building in the basement (1228 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44115). Parking will be validated for all members who park in the Halle parking garage (1212 Huron Road E.). Questions? Contact Mark Baumgartner.
Workshop descriptions:
The Game Factor
Would you consider using games as an instructional tool? Research says that you should. Fun is in store for teachers and students through this SSS module, which examines the research, different types of games, and how they can be used to enhance content instruction for students in today’s diverse classrooms. Walk away with a clear distinction between game-based learning and gamification.
Differentiating Instruction
Despite the fact that students differ in their interests, readiness and learning profiles, many instructors may overlook these differences and treat students as if they are all alike. This module will examine three differentiation models: Tomlinson’s tiered lessons, Conklin’s choice boards and Sternberg’s triarchic model and how these models can be used to promote student success by meeting students where they are.
Intended audience: PreK-12 teachers, paraprofessionals
Let's Write! Strategies to Use Across Grade Levels and Content
This session will provide you with hands-on experience using writing strategies to engage your students that are aligned to research-based recommendations for writing instruction. You will walk away with easy-to-implement activities that can be adapted to most grade levels and content areas to use in your classroom right away!
Universal Design for Learning: Everyone Learns Differently
Are you looking for ways to:
-Design lessons that meet students where they are?
-Anticipate and reduce barriers for students in accessing and achieving clear, rigorous goals?
-Drive instruction using an asset-based approach?
Then this interactive mini-course is for you! It is based on the Center for Applied Special Technology’s Universal Design for Learning framework and guidelines. Participants will build an understanding of neuroscience as a foundation for educating the whole child and experience multiple engagement, representation and expression activities throughout the session that can be replicated in schools, classrooms and professional learning settings alike. UDL shifts mindsets, opens pathways and is essential for teaching and learning!
Click HERE to register for the February 1 professional development workshop.
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