Session ID: 231678 I have solved 5 problems in 2 minutes – Now what? (Speed vs. Accuracy) Date/Time: Wednesday, June 2, 2021 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Seats Filled: 4 / 20 Location:Region 08 ESC, 124 - Delta
Important Breakout Information: How can self-monitoring issues help increase accuracy in mathematics? With word problems increasing in length and complexity, what can we as teachers do to help students arrive at the correct answer? Let’s have a look at strategies to enable students to successfully work through multi-step problems on their own.
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Session ID: 231692 Supporting Working Memory in Mathematics K-2 Date/Time: Wednesday, June 2, 2021 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Seats Filled: 1 / 20 Location:Region 08 ESC, 117 - Bowie
Important Breakout Information: K-2 Math teachers will explore various activities to support student working memory through the lens of K-2 Math concepts.
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Session ID: 231695 Hello World! - How Computer Science, ELAR, and Math Go Hand-in-Hand! Date/Time: Wednesday, June 2, 2021 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Seats Filled: 3 / 12 Location:Region 08 ESC, Franklin STEM Lab
Important Breakout Information: You often think that computer science (robotics or programming) is in a field by itself. Did you know that you can use engaging computer activities to strengthen the skills needed for Math and ELAR in your students? We will explore activities and books to reinforce skills like sequencing, pattern recognition, problem solving, and cognitive flexibility. All teachers are welcome!
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Session ID: 231696 Enriching the Brains of Poverty: How Poverty Affects Working Memory Date/Time: Wednesday, June 2, 2021 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Seats Filled: 12 / 20 Location:Region 08 ESC, 2 North Staff Room
Important Breakout Information: This session will focus on the effects of poverty on students' working memory and strategies to help them overcome. **2 Hour Session **
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Session ID: 231699 It's My Turn! Date/Time: Wednesday, June 2, 2021 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Seats Filled: 4 / 15 Location:Region 08 ESC, 201 - Red River
Important Breakout Information: Even secondary teachers can use game-play to build executive function skills in their students. In this session, we will explore a variety of "kids" games that actually serve a very important role in building executive function skills. (This session is appropriate for Grades 6 - 12)
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Session ID: 231702 Ready, Set, Play! Elementary Science Date/Time: Wednesday, June 2, 2021 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM Seats Filled: 1 / 12 Location:Region 08 ESC, 314 - Wright Patman Lake Science Lab
Important Breakout Information: Looking for a way to increase vocabulary understanding and retention in your science classroom? This session will focus on the importance of teaching content vocabulary through interactive hands-on science activities that will increase higher-order thinking skills and executive functioning. Get ready to collaborate as we spend time playing our way from meets to masters! **2 Hour Session **
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Session ID: 231713 Vocabulary Instruction for English Learners Date/Time: Wednesday, June 2, 2021 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Seats Filled: 0 / 15 Location:Region 08 ESC, 126 - Hopkins
Important Breakout Information: Vocabulary development is crucial for academic achievement, social development, and overall student growth. Vocabulary is a critical aspect of literacy development. English learners require intentional vocabulary planning for optimal growth and success. This workshop presents strategies for integrating incidental and explicit vocabulary instruction for your English learners.
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Session ID: 231795 Do You Wanna Build a Snowman? Building a Mental Model of Text Date/Time: Wednesday, June 2, 2021 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Seats Filled: 2 / 20 Location:Region 08 ESC, 118 - Camp
Important Breakout Information: Elementary ELAR teachers will discover an engaging technique to demonstrate and encourage building a mental model during reading, which is essential to strengthening working memory and overall comprehension.
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Session ID: 276033 Creating Successful Learning Environments for Children on the Autism Spectrum Disorder Date/Time: Wednesday, June 2, 2021 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Seats Filled: 3 / 12 Location:Region 08 ESC, 125 - Fannin
Important Breakout Information: Students with Autism learn and develop in different ways than their neurotypical peers. Students on the spectrum have unique strengths and challenges that need to be considered regardless of what type of learning environment they participate in. This session will focus on what teachers need to know about Autism to help create successful learning environments.
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Session ID: 276034 Annotating Using Digital Tools Date/Time: Wednesday, June 2, 2021 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Seats Filled: 2 / 20 Location:Region 08 ESC, 2 Data Room
Important Breakout Information: The act of annotating is a multisensory interaction with text which makes a much stronger imprint on your mind. Therefore, when done correctly, annotating texts can lead to deeper understanding and greater retention and processing of important information. Because of this, annotation can help in ANY subject. It's not just an English class skill, it's a reading skill - and reading happens in every course. In this session, we will look at various technology tools available for annotation, including Kami, Pear Deck, Jamboard and Flipgrid. Participants will discover the benefits of teaching annotation as well as apply their learning through engaging, authentic tasks.
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Session ID: 276035 Fun Ways to Teach Executive Function in Early Grades Date/Time: Wednesday, June 2, 2021 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Seats Filled: 0 / 20 Location:Region 08 ESC, 128 - Lamar
Important Breakout Information: Participants will be introduced to a variety of fun activities that will increase students' executive function skills. This session is best for K-3 teachers.
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Session ID: 276036 Understanding the Brain and Academic Success Date/Time: Wednesday, June 2, 2021 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Seats Filled: 3 / 20 Location:Region 08 ESC, 205 - Titus
Important Breakout Information: Calling all Gen. Ed. Teachers & Sped. Teachers! You’ve heard about the G’s, the student’s strengths and weaknesses but NOW WHAT!! This workshop is designed to offer the General educator an “Aha!” moment when they acquire the tools needed to understand the results of the testing in order to strengthen the students’ academic success. Implementing research-based accommodations that target weak skill areas and drawing on the student’s strength areas typically addresses the root cause of the problem and removes frustrating obstacles to learning. **2 Hour Session **
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