Topics in Education
Depression & Suicide: Pragmatic Guidelines for Friends and Trusted Adults
Social and emotional health have, once again, come full circle and are now at the forefront of educational issues. Teachers and other school personnel have the unique opportunity to identify signs and symptoms and be advocates for safety, care and professional intervention. Through case studies and a discussion of what we know about depression and suicide, you will develop a better sense of the problem and feel empowered to connect with an adolescent in an appropriate and supportive way.
Creating Quality Presentations for Education
Powerpoint presentations have a reputation among students as being boring, disengaging, and asleep-inducing. Even worse, some students see presentation software as a crutch used by instructors who are unfamiliar with the material or complete charlatans. But PowerPoint, and the other brands of presentation software, are tools that, when used correctly, can be intriguing, engaging and exciting.
With the added challenge of engaging students virtually, quality presentations are a necessity. This presentation will examine the qualities of excellent educational presentations, from software choices to presentation formatting and sharing.