Spring 2022 - TCC Series 5.0
Spring 2022 - TCC Series 5.0
Approaches, resources and tools for teaching and learning in K-16+ classrooms.
Educators will learn new ways to use engaging and relevant methods and technologies in these free sessions.
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March 23rd + 24th
March 23rd + 24th
Media Production and Creative Pedagogy: Creating Media Production Opportunities in Education Settings
Media Production and Creative Pedagogy: Creating Media Production Opportunities in Education Settings
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. | Intended Audience: 6th-12th Grade Teachers
Wednesday, March 23, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. | Intended Audience: 6th-12th Grade Teachers
Integrating multi-media based assignments into secondary pedagogy and curriculum can have a positive effect on student learning outcomes by Diversifying the way students learn with the tools they use every day. This session will examine the shift in education since COVID-19 and how educators can adopt these methodologies into their classroom and even grow small multi-media programs similar to existing CTE style frameworks.
Presenter: Jared Thompson
Mr. Thompson is the Creative Video Director at West Liberty University. He holds a Master of Fine Arts in Film from Vermont College of Fine Arts, a Masters of Art in Education Technology from West Liberty University, and a Bachelor of Science in Digital Media Design from West Liberty University.
Introduction to Gimkit: A Kahoot Alternative
Introduction to Gimkit: A Kahoot Alternative
Thursday, March 24, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. | Intended Audience: 5th-12th Grade Teachers Gimkit is a Kahoot alternative created by Josh Feinsilber. He designed this program while still in high school after talking to his teachers about what they liked and didn’t like about Kahoot. It plays like a Kahoot game, but students earn money for answering questions correctly, lots of it if they are good at it. Gimkit also gives kids a variety of game modes to choose from that look and feel similar to Kahoot. Learn more about this program and what it can do for you and your students!
Presenter: Zackary Klemm
Zak Klemm is a 7th Grade Science Teacher and Coach at Sherrard Middle School in Marshall County, WV. He is also a graduate student at West Liberty University pursuing a degree in Innovative Instruction. He previously spent six years in Ohio County Schools as a coach, teacher and academic coach.
March 30th + 31st
March 30th + 31st
Coaching in Education: It's Not Just for Athletes
Coaching in Education: It's Not Just for Athletes
Wednesday, March 30, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. | Intended Audience: Teachers and Administrators
Union Local High School recently provided an executive leadership coaching program to a small group of teachers as part of a study to determine if consistent coaching could positively impact educators. Mr. Shutler will share the results of the study and Mr. Crook will discuss his experience as the leadership coach for the educators.
Presenters: Zac Shutler and Jamal Crook
Presenters: Zac Shutler and Jamal Crook
Mr. Shutler is the principal of Union Local High School in the Union Local School District in Belmont County, Ohio. He previously served as an administrator at the elementary, middle, and high school levels and as a district superintendent. Mr. Shutler is currently finishing his doctorate in educational leadership at the University of Findlay.
Jamal Crook started his career as a ninth-grade biology teacher and assistant football coach. He then transitioned to leading an AVID program before navigating his way to Administration. Through these experiences, Jamal shaped his fundamental belief that education can radically transform the lives of students. He refers to this is as Transformation Through Education. Jamal Crook is currently serving as an Assistant Principal at Hill Middle School in Tampa, FL, where one thousand students call him Mr. Crook. Jamal Crook strives to champion equity for all and creates systems in which the whole child's needs are met. He is also co-host of the educational podcast, Crucial Conversations with Don Wettrick.
What Might You Find in a Button?
What Might You Find in a Button?
Thursday, March 31, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. | Intended Audience: All
Thursday, March 31, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. | Intended Audience: All
Please join us for a conversation with Melissa A. Butler, author of IN A BUTTON, about the many layers of learning we can find in a button (and other ordinary materials).
Presenter: Melissa A. Butler
Presenter: Melissa A. Butler
Ms. Butler specializes in the art of noticing and holistic learning design. Her most recent books include How to Notice: Expand Your Experience of Everyday Life and IN A BUTTON, a picture book with illustrator Nicholas Hohman. Butler merges her academic background in curriculum, poetics, and pedagogy with her daily practices of noticing and appreciation to inform her work and expressions. She is guided by questions of slowness, silence, not knowing, boredom, intrinsic curiosity, play, freedom, trust, and love.
April 6th + 7th
April 6th + 7th
Ergonomics in the Workplace
Ergonomics in the Workplace
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. | Intended Audience: All
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. | Intended Audience: All
This presentation will identify and illustrate potential "work-space" posture and positional issues that can lead to some of the more common overuse injuries seen in the workplace. It will discuss corrective and modification techniques, educate on common injuries seen in health care, and demonstrate a brief series of exercises people can do while at work.
Presenter: David Hanna
Presenter: David Hanna
Dr. Hanna is a local physical therapist and athletic trainer actively practicing both in the Wheeling area. In addition, he is a full-time graduate professor and the Program Director of the Athletic Training Major at West Liberty University.
Canva in the Classroom and Beyond
Canva in the Classroom and Beyond
Thursday, April 7, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. | Intended Audience: All
Thursday, April 7, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. | Intended Audience: All
Canva is a wildly popular online publishing tool that provides templates and tutorials to help anyone transform ideas into attractive designs. In this session, we will view a student-designed infographic that was created for a class assignment. The presenter will also lead the session participants through a live build of a project using the tool.
Presenter: Heather Mallak
Presenter: Heather Mallak
Ms. Mallak is the Founder + Creative Director of PUBLIC STUD/O, a design firm that provides clients with communications, connections and content strategies. She engages a diverse set of collaborators including teachers, architects, designers, makers, inventors, and video game developers.
April 13th + 14th
April 13th + 14th
Arts Integration in the Elementary Classroom
Arts Integration in the Elementary Classroom
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. | Intended Audience: K-5th Grade Teachers
Wednesday, April 13, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. | Intended Audience: K-5th Grade Teachers
When educators integrate the arts into their curriculum, we teach the whole child and embrace the fact that all children are different. During this session, we will be discussing why we should integrate the arts, various definitions of creativity, some ideas of what arts integration looks like, and finally, evaluating alternative summative assessments that integrate the arts.
Presenter: Brigid Davidson
Presenter: Brigid Davidson
Mrs. Davidson is a 3rd-grade teacher at Rowlett Academy of the Arts and Communication in Bradenton, FL. She has been integrating the arts into curriculums at the school for eight years, has served on multiple curriculum committees, and was the department chair.
Effective Inclusive Co-Teaching in the Elementary Classroom
Effective Inclusive Co-Teaching in the Elementary Classroom
Thursday, April 14, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. | Intended Audience: K-5th Grade Teachers
Thursday, April 14, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. | Intended Audience: K-5th Grade Teachers
Research has shown that the most effective way for ESE students to find success is in an inclusive classroom. We will be digging into what an inclusive classroom is, what the classroom may look like, various strategies on how to manage and run an inclusive classroom.
Presenter: Brigid Davidson
Presenter: Brigid Davidson
Mrs. Davidson is a 3rd-grade teacher at Rowlett Academy of the Arts and Communication in Bradenton, FL. She has been integrating the arts into curriculums at the school for eight years, has served on multiple curriculum committees, and was the department chair.
April 20th + 21st
April 20th + 21st
Classroom Management That Works
Classroom Management That Works
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. | Intended Audience: All
Wednesday, April 20, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. | Intended Audience: All
This session, based on the work of Robert. J. Marzano, will focus on five strategies that eliminate loss of instructional time in the classroom.
Presenter: Kenneth Sexton
Presenter: Kenneth Sexton
Mr. Sexton is the Student Teaching Coordinator and Assistant Professor of Education at West Liberty University.
Hybrid Activities and Assemblies: How to Combine Hands-On and Virtual Experiences in Classrooms and Schools
Hybrid Activities and Assemblies: How to Combine Hands-On and Virtual Experiences in Classrooms and Schools
Thursday, April 21, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. | Intended Audience: K-5th Grade Teachers
Thursday, April 21, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. | Intended Audience: K-5th Grade Teachers
“Experience is the best teacher.” As we encounter the world around us, through hybrid, hands-on, cultural and STEAM programs, we engage in multiple modalities. This experiential learning is an interdisciplinary approach wherein our children are exposed to new experiences, perspectives, and ideas which enable them to find passion, purpose and voice. What does it take to create these additional learning spaces within your school using real world experts?
Presenter: Sarah Posti
Presenter: Sarah Posti
Ms. Posti is the Director of Curriculum and Assessment at The Campus Laboratory School at Carlow University.
April 27th + 28th
April 27th + 28th
Differentiating Strategies in an Inclusive Elementary Classroom
Differentiating Strategies in an Inclusive Elementary Classroom
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. | Intended Audience: K-5th Grade Teachers
Wednesday, April 27, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. | Intended Audience: K-5th Grade Teachers
Differentiating can be a daunting and maybe even an overwhelming task for teachers. In this session, we will dive into multiple effective differentiating strategies for all learners and all ages. We will recognize that differentiating is something that can be simply done but is such a powerful and effective tool.
Presenter: Brigid Davidson
Presenter: Brigid Davidson
Mrs. Davidson is a 3rd-grade teacher at Rowlett Academy of the Arts and Communication in Bradenton, FL. She has been integrating the arts into curriculums at the school for eight years, has served on multiple curriculum committees, and was the department chair.
Minecraft in the Classroom: How to Use the Popular Game to Teach Your Content
Minecraft in the Classroom: How to Use the Popular Game to Teach Your Content
Thursday, April 28, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. | Intended Audience: 3rd-8th Grade Teachers
Thursday, April 28, 2022 | 5:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. | Intended Audience: 3rd-8th Grade Teachers
Minecraft Education Edition can be used as so much more than a game our students can play. In this session, learn how you can use pre-made Minecraft lessons in almost every content area to engage your students in a fun and meaningful way. Also learn how Minecraft has pre-made lessons for subjects like Digital Citizenship and Computer Coding for even the least experienced to introduce in their classes.
Presenter: Anastasia Klemm
Presenter: Anastasia Klemm
Mrs. Klemm is a computer science teacher at Sherrard Middle School in Marshall County, West Virginia. She also has experience across almost every grade level working with various STEM areas but found her passion in teaching computer coding. She now teaches several computer courses including Digital Citizenship, two PLTW courses (Computer Science for Innovators and Makers and App Creators), and a Coding in Minecraft course.
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