Session

What Does it Mean to Be Media Savvy?


Become a critical consumer of the news by examining where it comes from and how it is disseminated.

Time: 
Fri, 11/16/2012 - 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Presenters: 
Marilyn Cover, Classroom Law Project, Portland, OR; Barbara Rost, Classroom Law Project, Portland, OR
Room: 
603
session id: 
861
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Three Zesty Ways to Spark Student Interest in the Past


World history students may show a need for new ways to care about events or people from earlier generations. Come see three ways to spark and involve your secondary learners.

Time: 
Fri, 11/16/2012 - 10:15am - 11:15am
Presenters: 
Mary Ann Johnson, Northwest Consulting Center, Seattle, WA
Room: 
307
session id: 
1023
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Creative Connections: Exploring Global Issues through Art


Enhance students' understanding of complex global issues through integrated visual arts. This presentation offers classroom based art activities exploring environmental issues, trade, quality of life, resources and other global concerns.

Time: 
Fri, 11/16/2012 - 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Presenters: 
Peter Moran, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY; Kim Miller, University of Wyoming, Laramie, WY
Room: 
304
session id: 
468
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Using Technology to Prepare Pre-Service Teachers for a Global Perspective


Presenters will share a digitally mediated global learning project required for pre-service teachers at two universities. All participants will received complimentary resources for fostering a global perspective in their classrooms.

Time: 
Fri, 11/16/2012 - 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Presenters: 
Brad Maguth, University of Akron, Akron, OH; Jason Schipper, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
Room: 
214
session id: 
98
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Writing a Simulation - How to Engage a Diverse Group


This presentation by two high school history teachers will help practitioners identify the key elements of a simulation, as well as the ways to differentiate preparatory readings and role responsibilities.

Time: 
Fri, 11/16/2012 - 10:15am - 11:15am
Presenters: 
Laura Robb, Chief Sealth International High School, Seattle, WA; Pamela Mushen, Chief Sealth International High School, Seattle, WA
Room: 
204
session id: 
410
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I'm Not a Reading Teacher, I'm a Social Studies Teacher!


How do I teach reading without professional development to attain mastery of the reading process? This high energy hands-on workshop will provide strategies to develop comprehension, vocabulary and fluency.

Time: 
Fri, 11/16/2012 - 10:15am - 11:15am
Presenters: 
Heidi Trexler, School District of Lancaster, Lancaster, PA; Justin Reese, School District of Lancaster, Lancaster, PA; Lisa Hardwig, School District of Lancaster, Lancaster, PA; Donald Dodson, School District of Lancaster, Lancaster, PA
Room: 
2A
session id: 
939
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Free Professional Development for All from the Library of Congress


Learn about the Library's unique make-and-take professional development system centered on building inquiry-based learning experiences that integrate primary sources into a variety of content areas. For building or district level.

Time: 
Fri, 11/16/2012 - 10:15am - 11:15am
Presenters: 
Meg Steele, Library of Congress, Washington, DC; Anne Savage, Library of Congress, Washington, DC
Room: 
212
session id: 
1058
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Contagion, Quarantines, and Cures in History: Case Study, Eurasian Frontier


Historical efforts to control, contain, and cure the spread of disease have affected international relations and domestic political/social policies. The juncture of Asia and Europe provides an important case study.

Time: 
Fri, 11/16/2012 - 10:15am - 11:15am
Presenters: 
Lisa Adeli, University of Arizona Center for Middle Eastern Studies, Tucson, AZ
Room: 
613
session id: 
43
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Evidence-Based Argumentation: Student-Centered Social Studies Classrooms


Evidence-Based Argumentation is a student-centered teaching technique that builds argumentation skills in all disciplines. The workshop will highlight the importance of student-centered teaching and engage participants in several EBA activities.

Time: 
Fri, 11/16/2012 - 10:15am - 11:15am
Presenters: 
Steve Stein, Boston Debate League, Boston, MA
Room: 
201
session id: 
462
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Psychology & Social Justice: Activities to Promote Excellence to Equity


Learn activities to teach cross-cultural and positive psychology to help students understand social justice. These activities provide a rich opportunity to learn psychology and promote social engagement.

Time: 
Fri, 11/16/2012 - 10:15am - 11:15am
Presenters: 
Amy Fineburg, Oak Mountain High School, Shelby County, AL
Room: 
304
session id: 
25
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