2016 Event Recordings

Carol Jago

Event Recording

With Rigor and Relevance: An idea whose time has come

Carol Jago

June 8, 2016

Duration: 60 Minutes

Helping students heighten their appreciation of any given text is no easy feat. However, there are ways to inspire personal connections and interest in complex reading with young readers. Making a text hold more meaning to students is key. Join presenter Carol Jago in a look at what can be done in the classroom to help learners explore an interest in reading and a willingness to embrace complex works, all the while solidifying their sense of achievement in reading.

Lukas Volger

Event Recording

How I Put My Curiosity to Work

Lukas Volger

May 18, 2016

Duration: 60 Minutes

Have you ever wanted to develop the things you are most curious about into your next big professional move? There are ways to turn your passions into your profession, and in this webinar you will see that it has been done before. Join Lukas Volger as he recounts the journey he embarked on to become an experienced culinary presence who chased his own passion and made it his dream job. Learn how to take the steps you need in the same way Lukas did in his profession.

Tyrone howard

Event Recording

Why Race and Culture Matter in Schools

Tyrone Howard

April 19, 2016

Duration: 60 Minutes

Join Tyrone Howard as he looks at the ways modern classrooms have evolved and what adjustments can be made to support the changes in diversity and student backgrounds now evident in schools. Learn to adjust your approach to accommodate all young learners in the classroom.

John De Mado

Event Recording

The Language-rich Schoolhouse: One Way to Enhance Content Literacy

John De Mado

March 16, 2016

Duration: 60 Minutes

Do you wonder about the causes of Restricted Language Ability (RLA)? How social and technological factors may contribute to the difficulty young learners have with acquiring language skills? There are existing methods to contribute to student comprehension of language and strengthen general content literacy. Join John De Mado to learn what strategies educators can employ to create a properly developed, language-rich curriculum. Drawing from the research of Drs. Carolyn Brown and Jerry Zimmerman of the University of Iowa, explore with John how the human mind acquires language and develops literacy.

Michael DiSpezio

Event Recording

Video on a Shoestring: Producing Blockbusters on a Classroom Budget

Michael DiSpezio

February 17, 2016

Duration: 60 Minutes

Join Michael DiSpezio on a tour of video production, what can be done to make it more affordable and accessible, and how it can be utilized in the classroom and beyond. You will learn to make an exciting and informative piece of video that concisely conveys your message.