Join Dr. Barry Fishman, Professor of Learning Technologies at the University of Michigan and Faculty Innovator in Residence at the UM Center for Academic Innovation to discuss: why going Pass/Fail is a wise choice for independent schools during this time; other grading models in addition to, or in lieu of, Pass/Fail; implications of going Pass/Fail […]
Tips and resources for early childhood STEAM activities at home presented by DevTech Researchers and Early Childhood Technology (ECT) Graduate Certificate alumni and instructors on early childhood education with a focus on technology. These activities will be useful for learning at home and at school.
Learning Creative Learning (LCL) is a community of educators, designers, parents, and learners exploring creative learning together. Over six weeks, you’ll have the chance to explore some of the ideas and principles that underlie creative learning while engaging in creative learning yourself, working on projects you are interested in, playfully working and thinking with your […]
Equity begins with access. Considering background knowledge, interest, and culture is only part of a Culturally Responsive Approach. During this edWebinar, Kevin Bairdedhttps://home.edweb.net/webinar/differentiate20200414/ will draw directly from high-stakes assessment questions to discuss methods for engaging students from across cultural and socio-economic backgrounds while accelerating assessment outcomes. We will journey from the idea of “Culturally Responsive” as […]
Nature-based education seems to be all the rage lately. This includes nature-based preschools, forest preschools, and nature-based elementary programs. While the number of immersive nature-based programs is increasing, there are thousands of more traditional programs that have the opportunity to meaningfully integrate nature into their early childhood program. This edWebinar will help early childhood providers, […]
In just 90 minutes, discover the methods and strategies for initiating and facilitating meaningful, productive, and respectful dialogues about race with presenter and author of Not Light, But Fire, Matthew R. Kay. In this free webinar, you will: • Learn how to create classroom ecosystems that support meaningful race conversations. • Learn ways to practice […]
Session I: Listening Virtually: Creating Space for Our Shared Humanity During this 1-hour webinar, Shane Safir will explore how to build authentic, connected communities across physical distance. Joined by Jessica Huang, currently a teacher in Taiwan, we will engage in a case study of innovative, humane, student-centered responses from a country on the early front […]
Session II: Listening to Our Bodies: From Fight/Flight/Freeze to Freedom Session 2 will allow Shane Safir to explore the physical/somatic toll of living through this pandemic. Joined by Alcine Mumby, we’ll explore our bodies’ default settings and responses to the sustained stress of this moment, and we’ll look at practical strategies for getting out of […]
Participants will learn about using google classroom check-ins to learn about students social-emotional needs and taking time to connect with students and authentically help them process what they’re going through.
Discussion, activities, and resources for adults to encourage creative thinking and problem solving presented by DevTech Researchers and Early Childhood Technology (ECT) Graduate Certificate alumni and instructors on early childhood education with a focus on technology. These activities will be useful for learning at home and at school.