The 2010 Kentucky Writing Project State Conference will offer many session for teachers on Saturday, Sept. 11, at Morehead State University. Learn more about the conference and how to register here:http://moreheadwritingproject.org/news/?page_id=174. Preregister by Aug. 20 for just $70!
Digital Literacy Without Tears: The Kaizen Klassroom. Terry Elliott, WKU Writing Project. “A Zero Pain Way to Integrate Technology into Your Classroom.” You will come to know how a ‘kaizen’ attitude of incremental adoption and improvement will help you to use technology in sane and sustainable ways in the classroom. We will look at a few “rollouts” of tech in real classrooms including the use of hardware like Flip Cameras and iPod touches and software like Diigo. Check out this list if you want a taste of what we might talk about: http://www.diigo.com/list?token=fe1fca59572c67c367b6e599ab57311a and here as well: http://www.diigo.com/list/tellio/1-digital-literacy. If you want a more research-based list you can go here as well: https://www.zotero.org/groups/kaizen_learning_and_teaching.
Breaking the Rules of Writing. Wendy Pack, Morehead Writing Project. An interactive experience that is fun for all ages. Based on the book Twisting Arms, the instructor takes a hands-on approach to the writing process as well as persuasive writing, instructing you how to teach your students to learn to write more effectively. This session is only a small part of taking your students through a step-by-step approach to writing. It is guaranteed to spark the interests of your most reluctant writers!
Developing a Writing Policy. Rebecca King, Morehead Writing Project. This session will share guidelines and tools for development of a school’s writing policy which will inform the school’s writing plan.
Practical Approaches to Tier 2 RTI. Sara Jennings, WKU Writing Project. School Systems across the country are using RTI as a way to improve students’ reading fluency and comprehension. Learn some management and teaching strategies that will improve your instruction causing your students’ reading and writing skills to soar!
Understanding the new Kentucky Core Academic Standards. Carol Franks, KDE Literacy Consultant. Participants will learn the background on why new standards are needed, how they are designed, and be involved in an activity that demonstrates how the standards progress to prepare students for college and/or career.
Vlogging: Using Flip Cameras to improve student writing. Susan Cintra, EKU Writing Project. Students use video blogs during different stages of the writing process to see and hear how they think through their writing process.
Integrating Technology while Tracking Fluency . Kim Rayburn, Morehead Writing Project. Incorporating Ipods in the classroom to improve reading fluency.
Understanding the new Kentucky Core Academic Standards. Carol Franks, KDE Literacy Consultant. Participants will learn the background on why new standards are needed, how they are designed, and be involved in an activity that demonstrates how the standards progress to prepare students for college and/or career.
Publishing in the Classroom. Dr. Dottie Willis, Bellarmine University & Louisville Writing Project. Ideas for focusing on what may be the most important part of the writing process.
Apple for the Teacher and Student! iPods in Education. Markita Mink, EKU Writing Project. Ideas for podcasting, apps, and other iPod uses in your teaching.
Creating Readers: A Successful Approach to Closing the Achievement Gap. Timothy Johnson & Anne Rodier, Louisville Writing Project.
More Than a Censorship Challenge: Kentucky Teacher Tells Her Story. Risha Mullins, EKU Writing Project. What would you do if a parent complained about a book that is on your classroom shelves? Or if a superintendent required that the book be removed? Risha describes her two-year ordeal—including the supportive visit of author Chris Crutcher—and provides resources for teachers.