AM Pre-Conference 8:30-11:30
Technology:
The Great Motivator
Presenter-Dedra Stafford
Web 2.0, wikis, blogs, podcast, and video cast all intrigue
the 21st Century Learner. Why not use those tools to teach
your content? This fast-food, fast-paced, FaceBook generation
will learn more of your content when they are using the
tools of today. Come in and see what's out there, how
other schools are using the tools, and find out how to
adapt these pieces into your classroom. If you WANT to
use technology but have always been fearful, this is the
workshop for you! We will click, explore, and brainstorm
new ways to motivate the students of today for a future
tomorrow!
If
You Can't Manage Them, You Can't Engage Them!
Presenter-Kim Campbell
If You Can't Manage Them, You Can't Engage Them!
Creating a positive classroom environment is critical
to ensure the learning of all students. As the demands
on teachers increase and students become more challenging,
it is vital that a positive caring atmosphere be created
and established by the teacher. Join Kim for easy practical
tips in managing your classroom and creating a community
in which all students have an opportunity to learn.
Infected
with Apathy - Healed by Creativity
Presenter-Bill Denney
Student apathy may be the most frustrating factor in education
today. Apathy results in low attendance rates, failure
to do homework, and poor academic performance. Student
apathy has an impact on staff morale and the climate/culture
of the school. This session focuses on the Eight Elements
of Effectiveness to Motivate Students to Learn. During
this session, attendees will learn several strategies
to motivate students to learn. All activities will be
modeled and demonstrated. Attendees will be active participants
in all activities. You will leave this session with practical
strategies that can be immediately implemented in the
classroom. This is a session that doesn't focus on the
"why." This is a session that focuses on the
"HOW." Come to this session and learn how to
light the fire of the "Bored of Education."
PM Pre-Conference
- 12:15-3:15
Powerful
Strategies for Motivating Today's Students
Presenter-Mark McLeod
Learn teaching strategies and classroom management techniques
that will motivate your students to excel. Easy, yet effective
instructional strategies will be discussed, modeled, and
practiced. This highly inspirational presentation is peppered
with poignant stories from the presenter's own personal
experiences. Don't miss this life-changing opportunity!
The
Destin Nuts & Bolts Team-Building Institute
Presenter-Bill Denney
The Destin Nuts & Bolts Team-Building Institute
Who do you think is the best team of all time? Was it
the Chicago Bulls led by Michael Jordan in the 1990's?
Was it the Boston Celtics led by Larry Bird in the 1980's?
Was it a sales team at a Fortune 500 company? Was it a
surgical team that saved someone's life? Is it the guys
at Pike's Place Fish Market? There is no "I"
in the word, "TEAM." In this session, attendees
will learn the dynamics to make your faculty a high performing
team. Education isn't about shutting our door and doing
our own thing. It's not about isolation and individualism.
The faculty must hit on all cylinders collaboratively
in order to be a high performing team. During this session,
attendees will participate in a variety of team-building
activities that are designed to create a spirit of cohesiveness
and togetherness among the entire faculty. You'll learn
the answer to the question … "If Men Are From
Mars & Women Are From Venus, Where Do Educators Come
From?" Plan to laugh, learn, and have a blast!
