Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
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The Registration form has closed at 2:00pm on Monday June 16, 2025.
Title: Creative Projects for Calculus
Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Time: 3:00 - 4:00pm
Presenter: Alexander Lord and Maria Leon Chu
NYSMTP Region: MfA Master Teachers
Intended Audience: 7-12 Teachers
Description of Session:
Are you looking to incorporate more projects into your Calculus class but unsure where to start? Join us as we explore some of the in-class and long-term projects that have successfully been implemented with calculus students. Topics addressed will include limits, optimization, Riemann sums, area, volume, and more. We will showcase sample student projects and address any questions to help teachers design calculus projects for their classrooms. This session is recommended for all current and prospective teachers of calculus.
Presenter Bio: Meet the NYSMTP Professional Learning Forum 2025 Presenters
Title: Green Eggs and AI: A Fun Intro to GenAI Language Models
Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Time: 3:00 - 4:00pm
Presenter: David Czechowski
NYSMTP Region: Mid Hudson Master Teacher Emeriti
Intended Audience: K-6 Teachers, K-6 Counselors, 7-12 Teachers, 7-12 Counselors
Description of Session:
Explore for yourself how artificial intelligence (AI) generates sentences with a language model that can be built with playing cards! In this interactive workshop, we'll use a classic Dr. Seuss story to understand key AI concepts like text generation, pattern recognition, and creativity in Generative AI. Participants will engage in hands-on activities that highlight how language models work and how that understanding can inform our own interactions with modern generative AIs. AI is not magic and it is not something to keep at arms length.
Preparation: Participants who have recently read Dr Seuss's book Green Eggs & Ham will be better prepared. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1Kksn76jZk
Presenter Bio: Meet the NYSMTP Professional Learning Forum 2025 Presenters
Title: Bridging Neuroscience and Culture: A Journey Through Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain
Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Time: 4:30 - 5:30pm
Presenter: Michelle Fanelli
NYSMTP Region: Central NY Master Teacher
Intended Audience: K-12 Science and Math, Teachers as well as Counselors.
Description of Session:
This session explores key concepts from Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain by Zaretta Hammond, focusing on how students’ backgrounds and experiences influence how they learn. Participants will examine the connection between culture, thinking, and learning to better engage diverse students. The session provides practical strategies to build intellectual capacity and create inclusive, student-centered classrooms.
Presenter Bio: Meet the NYSMTP Professional Learning Forum 2025 Presenters
Title: Next Gen Collaboration on Next Gen Standards
Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Time: 4:30 - 5:30pm
Presenter: Scott Azar and Justin Crossway
NYSMTP Region: Long Island and North Country Master Teachers
Intended Audience: 6-12 Teachers
Description of Session:
The Long Island and North Country Earth Science PLTs have collaborated to bring the best of two contexts together. We will share some of our successful strategies for collaborating, and share some resources we've been creating for a NYSSLS-Aligned Astronomy Unit
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Title: The Science of Motivating Young People
Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 7:00pm
Presenter: Shelley Walker and Kirsten Abbott
NYSMTP Region: Finger Lakes Master Teachers
Intended Audience: 6 - 12, Teachers, Counselors
Description of Session:
Join us for an interactive and engaging workshop where you'll discover five science-backed strategies that unlock insights into the adolescent brain, targeting what truly motivates young people aged 10 to 25. These strategies will revolutionize how you communicate, listen, and design lessons, transforming your relationships with students. This session promises to be a valuable investment in your teaching practice, equipping you with tools to create impactful and supportive learning environments.
Presenter Bio: Meet the NYSMTP Professional Learning Forum 2025 Presenters
Title: Empowering New STEM Educators: Strategies from Master Teachers
Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Time: 6:00 - 7:00pm
Moderators: Cheryl Spada, MH Regional Director for the NYSMTP
Panelists: Tricia Pierce, and Christina Randazzo
NYSMTP Region: North Country and Western NY Master Teachers
Intended Audience: All Teachers
Description of Session:
This session is designed for current K–12 STEM teachers who are interested in mentoring and supporting new STEM educators in their early years. Panelists will share their experience with effective strategies that empower novice teachers across the three NYSMTP Knowledge Domains: Knowledge of STEM Content, Knowledge of Pedagogy, and Knowledge of Students, Their Families, and Their Communities.
Attendees will also explore approaches for addressing common STEM-specific challenges, such as managing labs, integrating technology, and designing interdisciplinary projects, while supporting the professional growth and confidence of new teachers. Walk away with mentoring strategies, and actionable advice for fostering success and leadership among the next generation of STEM educators.
Presenter Bio: Meet the NYSMTP Professional Learning Forum 2025 Presenters
The NYSMTP Professional Learning Forum 2025 is open to all educators. You are welcome to share the link to this Google site with your colleagues.
Pre-registration is required in order to receive the link to participate.
For NYSMTP member logging info please see the NYSMTP calendar on the Launchpad.
If you have additional questions please email us directly at MasterTeacherProgram@SUNY.edu
Registration for this event closed on Monday 6/16 at 2pm,
please email masterteacherprogram@suny.edu, if you have any questions.
All workshop details are subject to change.