10:45-Noon Sessions and Descriptions
Teaching by Storying Around (PRO PARA)
Terry Visger, Educator & Storyteller
Room: 1 • 10:45-Noon • Area: General, Gr. PreK-6
People learned through stories for centuries; it is how our brains evolved. Join Terry in learning how to bring stories back into learning and your curriculum. In this session, you will listen to some stories, learn their importance in education, and practice a few techniques.
“Right Things” for Writing Expectations
Sara Heisler, K-12 Writing Program Consultant; Assistant Professor, Saint Mary’s University
Room: 2 • 10:45-Noon • Area:Language Arts/English/Writing, Gr. K-12
Are your writing expectations appropriate? Examine a one-page, K-12 developmental rubric that meets Common Core State Standards, pre-college testing and AP expectations. Rated K-12 student samples and materials coordinate, forming a system to guide K-12 writing instruction. Participants keep rubric! (Information differs from, but coordinates with the 8:00 and 12:45 sessions.)
Doing the Right Thing: Effective Thinking and Action, Even When Under Siege (PRO PARA)
Joe Bodnar MS, LPC, Gunderson Lutheran & Tim Hatfield PhD,
Professor Emeritus of Counselor Education, Winona State University
Room: 3 • 10:45-Noon • Area: General, Gr. PreK-12
It is safe to say that this is the most challenging time ever for teachers in Wisconsin. This session is grounded in Spiral Dynamics theory, that sees human development proceeding through eight general stages of thinking and acting, all of which every person potentially has available to them. Using this model, we will help teachers identify critical issues and sources of support that will promote responsible action.
Teaching to the Heart: How to Inspire Students to Care About Character (PRO PARA)
Sherri Scheierl, Youth Frontiers
Room: 4 • 10:45-Noon • Area: General, Gr. 6-12
Based on the Character Education Partnership's three-part concept (heart, head, hand), this workshop shares the "Care Elements" to revitalize schools' efforts to focus on the heart. Grounded in Youth Frontiers' retreat methodology from nearly 25 years of working with schools, the YF "Care Elements" inspire students to care about creating a culture of respect so that schools can focus on their primary academic mission. Participants will leave with specific tools to implement in their every day classroom that challenge students to live a life of character.
Learning Objectives: 1) To know and understand YF's three "Care Elements" to use in daily interactions with students. 2) To be re-energized in the deeper purpose of educating young people: to develop their character.
3) To connect with and learn from other educators who are focused on teaching to the heart.
iPad and Web2.0 Assessment Tools
Caleb Hundt, Middle School Special Education, Cashton Public Schools
Room: 5 • 10:45-Noon • Area: Genera, Gr. PreK-12
Participants will explore a variety of apps, Web 2.0 tools and other innovative technological advancements to help provide alternative assessments for reluctant and struggling students. Participants will also learn how to read exams onto an iPad and how to create and use Google Forms as an assessment tool.
Your Wisconsin Retirement System - The Basics (PRO PARA)
Roger Byers, WRS Retirement Consultant, Wisconsin Retired Educators' Association
Room: 6 • 10:45-Noon • Area: General, Gr. PreK-12
Roger Byers is a former benefit specialist with ETF. He will show how your retirement benefit is calculated, and fully discuss all payment options avaliable.
Google Docs 101
Stephanie Ritter, De Soto Middle School Language Arts teacher & UW-La Crosse ME-PD Facilitator
Room: 7 • 10:45-Noon • Area: General, Gr. PreK-12
Google is amazing! In this Docs introduction, learn how to create/share online collaborative word documents in the classroom or for personal use. Attendees: 1) Bring laptops if possible; 2) Create a free Gmail account prior to session (www.gmail.com).
The Taming of the Crew (PRO PARA)
Dr. Dave Cattoi, National Director, Center for Teacher Effectiveness
Room: 8 • 10:45-Noon • Area: General, Gr. PreK-12
Building POSITIVE relationships with your students is one of the major keys to their success. It is also a huge factor in helping you enjoy teaching. Dr. Dave will help you rediscover your joy of teaching and at the same time show you how to get students on your side.
Inclusive Efforts of Gay-Straight Alliances
Angi Harding & Will Jefferson, Advisors & Students of the Logan High School Gay-Straight Alliance
Room: 9 • 10:45-Noon • Area: General, Gr.6-12
Logan High’s Gay-Straight Alliance will discuss our evolving purpose, mission, and activities that are aimed at improving school climate and promoting awareness and acceptance of ALL students within the high school setting. Opportunities for discussion and a survey of school perceptions will likely be included.
Explore the “Barrier-Free” Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
Jim Bagniewski & Bernie Ferry, Viterbo University
Room: 10 • 10:45-Noon • Area: General, Gr. PreK-12
Come and learn about the seven principles of Universal Design. How do you ensure equity for people with diverse needs? Do you accomodate individual preferences and abilities? Make our world barrier free for all learners.
Doing the Right Thing as Early Childhood Educators: Following the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct
Ruth E. Badciong, Ed.D., Coordinator, Early Childhood Licensure, Viterbo University
Room: 11 • 10:45-Noon • Area: Early Childhood, Gr. PreK-3
This session will overview/review the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Code of Ethical Conduct using hands-on (even fun!) activities.
Using Open Resource in Teaching About East Asia
Katrina Liu, Assistant Professor, UW-Whitewater
Room: 12 • 10:45-Noon •Social Studies, History, World Languages, Gr. K-12
This presentation will talk about the trend of open learning and open resources in the digital society. Following Wisconsin Social Studies Content Standards areas, the presenter will share the open resources
in teaching about East Asia and the pedagogical approaches of implementing them in K-12 classrooms.
Order from Chaos: Taming the Wild Classroom (PRO PARA)
John Jacobson, teacher, author & “Double Dream Hands” guy
Room: Open Area • 10:45-Noon • Area: General, Gr. PreK-12
Get help in your efforts of “Taming the Wild Classroom.” New music, games dances and classroom techniques and more to help you conquer, with joy, that challenging class you unexpectedly found yourself teaching. Also a multitude of tips regarding classroom management, getting and keeping a classes attention, motivational techniques that work and more. John is also delivering the closing keynote presentation for the WWEC.
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