Session Descriptions

Session 1:
Cultivating a Positive Classroom Culture: Empowering New Teachers for Success

Presented by Chrissy Romano-Arrabito

Session Description:
There are many steps new teachers can take to foster a positive and inclusive classroom culture that empowers students and creates a vibrant learning environment. Join Chrissy Romano Arrabito for this time-saving, to-the-point session, as she delves into the fundamental principles, practical strategies, and impactful techniques to cultivate a harmonious and engaging atmosphere within your classroom. Whether you are a new educator looking to establish a solid foundation or a seasoned teacher seeking fresh insights, this session will equip you with valuable tools to make your classroom a place where students thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Join us and discover how to transform your classroom into an inspiring space that unlocks the true potential of each student.

Learning Objectives:
Explore fundamental principles, practical strategies, and impactful techniques to cultivate a harmonious and engaging atmosphere within the classroom. Develop an implementation plan to foster a supportive and enriching environment where students feel valued, respected, and motivated to reach their full potential.

Assessment:
Participants will respond to discussion prompts in a collaborative backchannel chat and complete an exit ticket to demonstrate their understanding of the session objectives and reflect on their learning.

Session 2:
Support Learning For All Students: A New Teacher's Guide to Universal Design for Learning

Presented by Dr. Matt Bergman

Session Description:
Would you like to ensure that you reach ALL students with your lesson plans? Many new teachers have a basic knowledge of Universal Design for Learning (UDL) but may be looking for ways to effectively implement it into their curriculum. Join Dr. Matt Bergman for this time-saving, to-the-point session as he defines each of the nine UDL guidelines, shares how you can use them to enhance student learning, and discusses how they support the three principles of UDL. You will also walk away with strategies for applying the UDL framework to your lessons that will help you create a flexible and barrier-free curriculum to reach ALL learning styles and abilities!

Learning Objectives:
Define each of the nine UDL guidelines, explain how you can use them to support student learning and discuss how they support the three principles of UDL. Explore strategies for applying the UDL framework to your lessons to create a flexible and barrier-free curriculum to reach ALL learning styles and abilities.

Assessment:
Participants will join a collaborative backchannel chat and discuss strategies for implementing UDL to demonstrate their understanding of the session objectives and reflect on their learning.

Session 3:
Empowering New Teachers with Artificial Intelligence

Presented by Dr. Samantha Fecich

Session Description:  
As technology continues to transform education, artificial intelligence (AI) can help teachers optimize time, increase productivity, and teach more efficiently. Join Dr. Samantha Fecich for this time-saving, to-the-point session as she shares how AI tools can assist new teachers in performing administrative tasks, developing lesson plans, creating assessments, grading assignments, and more! You will also walk away with strategies for using AI to differentiate instruction and provide a more personalized learning experience for your students. 

Learning Objectives: 

• Discover how artificial intelligence tools can help new teachers optimize time, increase productivity, and teach more efficiently. 
• Explore strategies for using artificial intelligence to differentiate instruction and provide a more personalized learning experience for students.  

Assessment:  
Participants will respond to discussion prompts in a collaborative backchannel chat to demonstrate their understanding of the session objectives and reflect on their learning. 

Session 4:
Building Foundations for Success: Back to School Tips for New Teachers

Presented by Shelly Sanchez Terrell

Session Description:  
Starting your teaching career can be highly thrilling, intellectually demanding, and emotionally challenging, so it is helpful to seek insight and guidance from veteran educators who have gone before you. Join Shelly Sanchez Terrell for this time-saving, to-the-point session as she shares proven strategies to support new teachers with classroom management, routines, procedures, lesson planning, student relationships, family engagement, and self-care. You will also walk away with practical tips and advice that will address your new teacher concerns as well as tools and resources to kick-start your teaching journey. 

Learning Objectives:

• Discover effective classroom management strategies that promote a positive learning environment, foster student engagement, and minimize disruptions. 
• Gain insights into creating well-structured lesson plans that align with curriculum standards, cater to diverse learning styles, and facilitate meaningful student learning. 
• Build strong teacher-student relationships and make meaningful connections to enhance learning outcomes. 
• Discover tools and resources to communicate effectively and quickly with parents and guardians for student success. 
• Explore time management techniques to balance teaching responsibilities, grading, lesson preparation, and personal life. 
• Understand the significance of self-care to maintain well-being and enthusiasm for a successful teaching career.  

Assessment:  
Participants will complete an exit ticket and a survey to demonstrate their understanding of the session objectives and reflect on their learning.

Session 5:
Planning Instruction with Technology: A Framework for New Teachers

Presented by Deb Norton

Session Description:
The SAMR model (Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, and Redefinition) provides teachers with a framework for making informed decisions about the use of educational technology in the classroom. Join Deb Norton for this time-saving, to-the-point session as she shares the four elements of the SAMR model along with interactive opportunities using Nearpod to engage in discussion about the use of the model. You will also walk away with a variety of resources that will help you effectively use the SAMR Model to transform your teaching practices and enhance student learning outcomes.

Learning Objectives:
Explain the four elements of the SAMR model for technology integration including two examples from each tier. Discuss how the SAMR model can be used to make informed decisions about the use of educational technology in the classroom. Identify resources that use the SAMR model to transform classroom teaching practices and enhance student learning outcomes

Assessment:
Participants will have collaboration and sharing opportunities throughout the session to demonstrate their understanding of the workshop objectives and reflect on their learning.

BONUS! Session 6:
Getting the Most from the SimpleK12 Learning Community

Presented by Lori Maldonado

Session Description:  
Join SimpleK12 for a high-level, LIVE session hosted by one of our energetic Community Managers! Get a personal tour of the Professional Learning Community and learn how to get the most out of your membership. We will walk you through everything you need to know so that you can quickly get comfortable with the site. Whether you are a new member wondering where to get started, a longtime member looking for a refresher on everything the site has to offer, or a potential member simply checking us out - we've got you covered! This session is open to everyone. Bring your questions and suggestions! It is a fantastic opportunity to connect with the SimpleK12 Team and get your questions answered LIVE. Hope to see you there!

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