Reward systems can be useful to engage students and create a positive class culture. A classroom economy is just one type of reward system that can be very effective. When you think of running a classroom economy, you probably think of an elementary classroom with assigned jobs. As a Personal Finance teacher, I was able to successfully use a classroom economy with my high school freshmen, and the results were significant. I had the best classroom management in the school, including no cell phone usage in my class. Students asked other teachers to copy what I was doing. In this session I will share with teachers how my economy worked and how they can modify and use it in their classrooms. I will also walk them through some real life activities like earning their classroom currency and paying for their seats.
As an Instructional Coach, I am passionate about empowering teachers and fostering student growth. My path to becoming an Instructional Coach started with teaching computer programs to adults in a corporate environment. When my oldest was born, I left the workforce to run my own company... Read More →
In today's dynamic educational landscape, Microsoft Teams has become an indispensable tool. This session is designed to equip educators with the fundamental knowledge and practical skills to effectively utilize Teams for enhanced communication, seamless collaboration, and engaging instruction. We'll begin with an overview of Teams' key features and benefits for teaching. You'll then learn to navigate the interface, master communication tools for connecting with colleagues and students, and discover powerful strategies for sharing resources and collaborating on projects in real-time. We'll also explore the integration of OneNote Class Notebook and SharePoint. Finally, we'll delve into proven techniques for fostering virtual student engagement and address common technical challenges. Leave this session ready to harness the full potential of Microsoft Teams!
As a seasoned facilitator of knowledge and skills at Pike High School's Business and IT department for 25 years, I am passionate about empowering individuals with Microsoft Office expertise. My primary goal is to equip students with the practical skills and in-depth knowledge required... Read More →
In this session, teachers will be introduced to different styles of choice boards for activities to help meet the different learning styles of all their students. There are a number of different ways to create choice boards, including digital choice boards. Teachers will be shown different examples and discuss the pros and cons of each, as well as if they could or would use them in their classes. They will then have the opportunity to collaborate on creating different boards for different projects and activities. Finally we will discuss different ways to assess the results.
As an Instructional Coach, I am passionate about empowering teachers and fostering student growth. My path to becoming an Instructional Coach started with teaching computer programs to adults in a corporate environment. When my oldest was born, I left the workforce to run my own company... Read More →
