Getting Quick Feedback Using Technology
Presentation Dates: Summer 2017 & Summer 2018
Presenters: Molly Niedens
Description: In this session you will see how technology can be used to get quick feedback from your students using games, apps, and websites such as: Nearpod, Socrative, Quizlet (Live), Quizizz, Go Formative and more. Participants will leave with examples and directions ready to use in the classroom. iPads will be provided. TTESS 1.2, 2.5
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Presenters: Molly Niedens
Description: In this session you will see how technology can be used to get quick feedback from your students using games, apps, and websites such as: Nearpod, Socrative, Quizlet (Live), Quizizz, Go Formative and more. Participants will leave with examples and directions ready to use in the classroom. iPads will be provided. TTESS 1.2, 2.5
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Using Data to Create Differentiated Activities While Incorporating Student Choice
Presentation Date: Summer 2018
Presenters: Molly Niedens and Rachel Rae, Instructional Coach Mayde Creek JH
Description: Are you looking for ways to utilize assessments to guide differentiated instruction? By attending this session, you will learn ways to tier lessons to meet the needs of all students and include student choice. T-TESS 2.4, 2.5.
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Presenters: Molly Niedens and Rachel Rae, Instructional Coach Mayde Creek JH
Description: Are you looking for ways to utilize assessments to guide differentiated instruction? By attending this session, you will learn ways to tier lessons to meet the needs of all students and include student choice. T-TESS 2.4, 2.5.
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Taking it to the Next Level: Making the Most Out of your Interactive Science Notebook!
Presentation Date: Summer 2018
Presenters: Molly Niedens and Rachel Rae, Instructional Coach Mayde Creek JH
Description: Are you looking for a way to increase the utilization of interactive student notebooks? By attending this session, you will walk away with resources for ISN organization and reflective pieces for various junior high TEKS (6-8). If the left vs. right concept is seeming overwhelming to you, this session has ideas on how to manage. T-TESS 2.4, 3.1
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Presenters: Molly Niedens and Rachel Rae, Instructional Coach Mayde Creek JH
Description: Are you looking for a way to increase the utilization of interactive student notebooks? By attending this session, you will walk away with resources for ISN organization and reflective pieces for various junior high TEKS (6-8). If the left vs. right concept is seeming overwhelming to you, this session has ideas on how to manage. T-TESS 2.4, 3.1
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Bringing Action Based Learning to Your Classroom!
Presentation Date: January 2019
Future Date: June 2019 (session title: Implementing Action Based Learning)
Presenters: Molly Niedens and Melissa Ponce Gonzalez, Instructional Coach Tays JH and Stockdick JH
Description: Planning for movement in secondary classrooms can enhance learning and engagement. Participants will experience a variety of kinesthetic learning activities designed to reinforce science concepts and get the neurons firing. T-TESS 1.4, 2.4, 3.1
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Future Date: June 2019 (session title: Implementing Action Based Learning)
Presenters: Molly Niedens and Melissa Ponce Gonzalez, Instructional Coach Tays JH and Stockdick JH
Description: Planning for movement in secondary classrooms can enhance learning and engagement. Participants will experience a variety of kinesthetic learning activities designed to reinforce science concepts and get the neurons firing. T-TESS 1.4, 2.4, 3.1
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Conscious Classroom Management: Unlocking the Secrets of Great Teaching
Future Date: June 2019
Presenters: Molly Niedens
Description: Discover elements of effective classroom management for science teachers, regardless of grade, experience or student population, with effective tools to start improving tomorrow. T-TESS 3.1, 3.2
Book Reference: Conscious Classroom Management: Unlocking the Secrets of Great Teaching by Rick Smith & Grace Dearborn
Presenters: Molly Niedens
Description: Discover elements of effective classroom management for science teachers, regardless of grade, experience or student population, with effective tools to start improving tomorrow. T-TESS 3.1, 3.2
Book Reference: Conscious Classroom Management: Unlocking the Secrets of Great Teaching by Rick Smith & Grace Dearborn