Description
Today’s students live in a media-saturated world. Their brains are constantly bombarded with sensory information and research shows it has affected the way they learn and process information. Educators need creative strategies and innovative ideas for engaging students, particularly those in the AP and pre-AP classes, in order to make them college and career ready.
In this 1-hour course, you will learn:
- How students’ interaction with digital media affects their brains
- The structured Think-Pair-Share method
- Auditory/sequential and visual/spatial processing
- How the brain supports many types of learning
- R.A.F.T. & Think-Tac-Toe activities
This course is aligned with 2016 ODE Teacher Competencies a, b, c, f, g and NAGC Teacher Preparation Standards 3.1, 5.1, 5.2.
Armando – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Informative and reminds how different student think
Amy – COLUMBUS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT (verified owner) –
I found this information interesting, particularly the part about the hemispheres of the brain, and I think I will make use of it. I am imagining ways to incorporate movement into online learning for high school students. The info on techniques for right-hemisphere learners was thorough, and I am glad to have it and will make use of it. I would have liked to hear a little more about techniques of particular interest to left-hemisphere learners. My two-sided chart is a little uneven.
Marcos – EDINBURG CISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting.
Limbania – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Incredibly informative and made me inquisitive about using some activities.
Carmen – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
great presentation
Jared – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
It was good.
Ivan – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Excellent information about how the brain thinks and how to use strategies that benefit the left and right hemispheres of the brain.
Sandra – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
Great!
Patti – MIDLOTHIAN ISD (verified owner) –
I thought is was very informative, especially the suggestions for right brained learners.
Shelby – PFLUGERVILLE ISD (verified owner) –
Great
Ana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great strategies.
Chad – VIDOR ISD (verified owner) –
This was probably a good course a few years ago. It seems a bit dated now. Statistics and examples were stale.
Analia – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed this course because it targeted the issue of getting students to focus when their minds are not focused on learning because they are thinking about social media and games.
Guadalupe – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
really enjoyed learning about both hemispheres of the brain
Lori – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
Nothing new here. Statistics quoted were from 2012 and many of the ideas are common practice now. The presenter did not always articulate ideas well and jumped back and forth between topics and illustrations. There was a strategy presented at the end that was interesting.
Brian – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting. Some good teaching strategies are presented.
Stacy – 588 Co-op (verified owner) –
This was an effective course at providing provocative concepts and demonstrating useful classroom activities.
Rodolfo – ECTOR COUNTY ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting course. Clear definition, examples, strategies.
Stephanie – FLOUR BLUFF ISD (verified owner) –
Lots of great ideas to try to help all different types of learners.
BRICE – BOERNE ISD (verified owner) –
Informative!
Alan – EANES ISD (verified owner) –
I liked the specific lesson ideas to meet the needs of gifted students
Allison – BASTROP ISD (verified owner) –
There was quite a bit of good information, but at times it was hard to follow along in a virtual presentation. I think active participation in the strategies would be more beneficial.
Alma – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Very interesting course to take!
Kathleen – DRIPPING SPRINGS ISD (verified owner) –
I really liked the traveling talk and take a stand activity, however, would like to know how to make them applicable to a secondary math classroom.
Elizabeth – BASTROP ISD (verified owner) –
This course kept moving and did not have down time. It was very informative on understanding on the types of students that walks into the classroom and how to address their needs. The two activities were very informative to engage students and get them to talking to each other academically.
Kirsten – BASTROP ISD (verified owner) –
I learned two new strategies. Much of the first part of the course was over left/right brain differences and was mainly just a refresher.
Denise – Private Pay (verified owner) –
I like the activities. Wish we would have gotten more practical application pieces
Chris – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
Worked for me.
Amanda – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
It was interesteing.
Alejandra – BURLESON ISD (verified owner) –
Good training
aldo – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
Great!
Keith – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
This course was informative but it was a little slow paced. Sometimes the presenter would elaborate too much on one concept and not enough on another.
NOEMI – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative.
Daira – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
I really enjoyed the subject of this course as it is very useful and relevant to everyday teaching.
Carlos – MCALLEN ISD (verified owner) –
Good differentiating ways of comparing Pre-AP & AP classrooms
Ana – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
interesting and insightful
Yuko – WYLIE ISD (verified owner) –
It was informative, and I liked it brought up different subject matters.
Monica – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Highly practical for any grade level!
Lesley – NORTHSIDE ISD – SAN ANTONIO – REGION 20 (verified owner) –
Very informative; I realize that this is an online course, but some more interaction with the audience would be good.
Jeanette – MIDWAY ISD – WOODWAY (verified owner) –
Great strategies for pre-AP and AP classes! Really loved the activities.
Elizabeth – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
The directions for take a stand were quite lengthy, but it’s a great activity.
Esmeralda – WESLACO ISD (verified owner) –
Great information to use in class.
Kathryn – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
The data given was very impressive and helpful to understanding the minds of our students.
Gerardo – LAREDO ISD (verified owner) –
Very informative regarding the brain of students and the connections between technology and learning. Very good questioning strategies and class activities.
Maria Luisa – UNITED ISD (verified owner) –
It was very informative. I liked the activities.
Elizabeth H – PROSPER ISD (verified owner) –
Helpful, useful techiniques
Sandra – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
4 Stars-This course is very informative. I would have liked to see more than two activities that can be used in the classroom.
Gilda – VALLEY VIEW ISD PHARR – REGION 01 (verified owner) –
The course needed some breaks in between the information. There was a lot to process and moved from one to the other without internalizing.
Kristine – CONROE ISD (verified owner) –
Love the “whys”, especially the use of manipulatives.
MARGARET – SOCORRO ISD (verified owner) –
A lot of information