There are many ways to use an escape room in the classroom: physical and digitally. Learn how you can use one box with multiple locks to have students solve a physical breakout. Each group has their own briefcase to solve one of the locks. Get ready to experience the Briefcase Breakout during this time and get access to a plethora of digital breakouts.
Join Peggy for an exciting hands-on learning lab that introduces elementary educators to the magic of micro:bits! This pocket-sized computer is designed to spark coding enthusiasm and bring electronics to life for young learners. In this hands-on session, you'll discover how to code micro:bits, fostering digital creativity and problem-solving skills.
Harness the transformative potential of Canva to enhance your teaching and empower student learning. In this hands-on session, you'll discover how to wield Canva's innovative tools like a true superhero, creating visually stunning and engaging educational materials with ease. Peggy will also give you access to SO many Canva resources you can use in your classroom when school begins in the Fall.
Direct Link to Canva Resources for the Classroom
Direct Link to Canva Resources for the Classroom
Unleash creativity and spice up language learning in your elementary classroom. Let’s get hands on with vocabulary and language concepts through the use of free, digital tools. Walk away with ready to use templates.
In this session, participants will discover the power of incorporating brain breaks and bell ringers into their instructional practices. Participants will discuss the importance of physical activity and mental stimulation for learning, as well as participate in a variety of brain breaks and bell ringer activities designed to energize the learning environment.
John Hattie's extensive research into what works best in education is something that all educators should be familiar with. This session will provide an introduction to what his research found and how best to implement it in the classroom.
Learn creative ways to address content area standards with Google. The session content will focus on 2nd-5th grade but the ideas can be applied to other grades as well.
Zoom is a super video conferencing tool, but let's dive deeper into some of its features: nonverbal feedback, breakout rooms, polling and the whiteboard. Classroom connections will be shared.
Do you love children's literature, like picture books and poetry? Do you want to do more STEAM activities with your K-5 students? Join this session for several lessons that incorporate literature and exciting STEAM activities for students.
This session will take a look at the fourth generation of LEGO robotics - SPIKE Prime! Let's get a look at the new hardware and software.