Close-reading primary sources can greatly enhance student engagement across all grade levels and content areas. In this session, participants will learn strategies to engage students in close reading activities, such as see/think/wonder, says/means/matters, and other methods of document analysis using art, objects, photos, and more. Participants will also learn where to find resources and primary source documents for classroom use. …
College of Community Innovation and EducationThis summer, join us for a three-day engaging professional learning experience designed to equip K-12 educators with the knowledge and skills to integrate AI literacy into their instructional practices. Our AI Literacy Summer Institute offers dynamic, interactive workshops that foster collaborative discussions, hands-on activities, and practical strategies for the effective and ethical use of AI in educational settings. Register early …
College of Community Innovation and EducationDr. Julie Jackson, Associate Professor of Science Education at Texas State University will present the benefits of using Interactive Word Walls to scaffold students’ Science vocabulary and deeper understanding of scientific concepts. Dr. Jackson will show how to create and use Interactive Word Walls in K-12 Science classrooms to: highlight connections between concepts and artifacts (realia) from inquiry-based science activities …
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