In this professional learning activity, participants explore what characterizes effective communication and productive discourse through several strategies, including drawing, norms setting, a silent debate, collaborative concept mapping, and collaborative goal setting. Read more »
The Meet Your New AI Assistant session focuses on the use of AI technology to enhance teaching practices that increase student engagement and academic performance. In addition, participants will explore ways to use AI technology to streamline administrative tasks and increase their capacity to focus... Read more »
Strategic lesson closures offer a myriad of advantages, including guiding students in meaningful reflection, consolidating their comprehension, fostering real-world connections, bolstering memory retention, and equipping them with the skills for self-assessment and constructive feedback. In this PD,... Read more »
A mix of "Telephone" and "Pictionary," this short activity teaches students the importance of both descriptive and visual communication. Read more »
Students review information together by asking and answering questions with a partner. This collaboration fosters active engagement and discussion. Read more »
A double bubble map is a graphic organizer used to compare and contrast two concepts. Read more »
During this session, participants practice formative assessment strategies that get students moving. They walk, dance, vote, and debate their way to authentic learning experiences. Using multiple resources from the K20 LEARN website, participants leave the session with easily customized strategies that... Read more »
Students create a YouTube-style unboxing video to demonstrate their learning. Read more »
This strategy uses simple animation to engage learners at the end of a lesson to communicate their prior knowledge, feelings, and gaps in understanding. Read more »