February+23+2011

** 11:00-11:30 Kick Off in the Auditorium ** ** 11:30-12:30 Lunch ** ** 12:30-1:30 Sesssion 1 ** ** 1:30-2:00 Ice Cream Social in the Cafeteria ** ** 2:00-3:00 Session 2 ** ** 3:00-3:15 Wrap-Up in the Auditorium ** ** EdCamp Sessions ** **__ Session 1 (12:30-1:30) __** // Students give “presentations” in almost all of our classes, but all too often their speaking skills fall short. What should we do? Do teachers have rubrics to share? Should we develop school-wide presentation expectations? Also, what are other students doing while one student presents? What ideas are out there to keep the audience engaged? How do we want students using technology? //
 * Schedule **
 * Presentations: Rubrics, Technology, and Audience Participation **

// Have you used Voice Thread in your classes, or are you interested in learning more about this new technology? Join us to learn more about this great tool. //
 * Voice Thread **

// We know the value of formative assessments. What formative assessments do you use in your classes? Come ready to share and leave with new ideas. //
 * Formative Assessment: More than Just a Check Point **

// Chances are, the dog didn’t eat it. So, how do you use homework in your classes? What do you assign for homework? How do you grade it? Should there be school or department-specific common homework or grading policies? Let’s discuss. //
 * Who Needs Homework? Homework and Grading Policies at PHS **

**__ Session 2 (2:00-3:00) __** // We are using authentic technology in our classrooms in more ways than we may realize. What simple successes have you had? Come ready to hear what some of your colleagues are already doing and to generate ideas together. //
 * Authentic Technology: Celebrating Simple Successes and More **

// What does a lesson that truly embraces the core competencies look like? Be inspired to enhance your teaching with ideas that synthesize all of the core competencies. //
 * Core Competencies Coming Alive: Technology, Literacy, Classroom Discussion and More… **

// What are you doing to keep kids engaged bell to bell? //
 * Working the Bells: Ideas for Bellwork and Closure Activities **

// How are we and how can we incorporate ACT and College Readiness Standards in our classes without just teaching to the test? //
 * ACT and College Readiness Standards: What do they look like in our classes? **