So what does a day in the Summer Sandbox look like? In a word: FUN! Our two-day program is designed to offer teachers a mix of hands-on learning, practical education research, and behind-the-scenes planning strategies to make your pedagogy sparkle. By blending traditional presentations with demo lessons and plenty of time to lesson plan and collaborate with fellow educators, teachers walk away armed with a rich array of tools, techniques and strategies to help transform any classroom into a more vibrant, dynamic, and authentically engaging student experience.
We've got plenty of surprises in store for our PD! But here's a sneak peek at the general shape and structure of what you can expect:
8:00 - 8:30 Coffee / Refreshments / Participant Check-In
8:30 - 8:45 Icebreaker Challenge
Team-Building Activity
8:45 - 10:15 Session #1: Game-Changing Demo Lesson
Large Group Activity
10:15 - 11:45 Session #2: Q&A and Working Session
Participants Collaborate, Troubleshoot & Design
11:45 - 12:30 Lunch
12:30 - 2:00 Session #3: Small Group Breakout Session A
Small Group Breakout Session & Lesson Planning
2:15 - 3:00 Session #6: Small Group Breakout Session B
Small Group Breakout Session & Lesson Planning