The Power-Up Teaching and Learning Series is a 3 year series designed to meet the needs of new teachers or teachers that may just be looking for some new tools/resources for the classroom. Each course also has an emphasis on integrating technology use and tools in the classroom.
Topics discussed: Effective Communication, Learning Environment, Meaningful Data, Digital Leadership, and Curriculum and Content.
SCECHs = 14+ per year with possibility of in classroom coaching.
Year 3 will open for registration in January
Understand the elements of communication.
Identify barriers in communication and how to limit or eliminate them.
Develop strategies to communicate effectively with parents and students.
Explore how physical classroom design can foster creativity and learning.
Understand components of learning environment design.
Design a learning environment where ALL students feel welcome and encouraged to learn.
Understanding of the various types of data sources.
Understanding how data supports academic and social growth.
Understand the meaning of digital citizenship.
Examine the elements and guiding principles of digital citizenship.
Explore digital citizenship lessons for the classroom.
Understanding the critical components of a Curriculum.
In Person Meeting Dates:
Kickoff | August 15th | 9-11:00am
Effective Communication | Sept 7th | 4:00-6:00pm
Learning Environment | Sept 21st |4:00-6:00pm
Meaningful Data | Oct 5th | 4:00-6:00pm
Digital Leader | Oct 19th | 4:00-6:00pm
Curriculum and Content | Nov 2 | 4:00-6:00pm
Wrap-Up & Dinner | Nov 16th | 4:00-6:00pm
14 + SCECHs
Review the elements of communication.
Identify elements of coaching.
Explore methods of coaching students in classroom practices.
Understand classroom protocols, student engagement, and behavior management.
Explore ways in which we can integrate classroom protocols, student engagement, and behavior management to enhance learning.
Design a learning environment that synthesizes these strategies to build classroom culture.
Understand how to gather and utilize data to support students academically and socially.
Examine the need for digital citizenship in the classroom.
Explore the transition from digital citizen to digital leader.
Design digital leadership activities for your classroom.
Understand how to measure curriculum success and expand it for increased student achievement.
Module Release Dates:
*Kickoff | August 15th | 9-11:00am
Effective Communication | Sept 6th
Learning Environment | Sept 21st
Meaningful Data | Oct 5th
Digital Leader | Oct 19th
Curriculum and Content | Nov 2
*Wrap-Up & Dinner | Nov 16th | 4:00-6:00pm
14 + SCECHs
**This is an in person event. 2 SCECHs are given for attending these events.
Review the elements and barriers of effective communication.
Understand how to give effective feedback
Identify how to prepare for challenging conversations.
Understand the evolving purposes of education in the twenty-first century.
Explore the importance of student voice.
Observe community building practices that prepare students to face challenges in the future.
How to use data to foster action and create change.
Examine the need for digital leadership in school and the community.
Explore ways to promote digital leadership in your school.
Explore ways to promote digital leadership in the community.
Understand the key components of an effective curriculum.
Module Release Dates:
COMING SOON
14 + SCECHs
**This is an in person event. 2 SCECHs are given for attending these events.
Any Questions? Please contact Ann Smart
ann.smart@lisd.us
