The Learning Conference 2018 : Full Schedule

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9:00am CDT

CANCELLED Coding Stations in the K-5 Classroom (Grades K -6) MB-S18206

This session will instruct teachers on how to develop and manage computer science centers in the classroom using robots, microcomputers, physical games, and more. MB-S18206

Monday June 4, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Room 113

Learning/Instructional Design, Hands On/Interactive Groups

9:00am CDT

Collaborate with Educators Around the World (Grades K - 12) MB-S18205

Have you ever wanted to teach alongside a teacher in another country? Do you struggle to make students see their place in the world? This session will help you write plans, tied to your standards, to build students' global perspective. Educator skill: Citizen. Product featured: Level Up Village, Skype MB-S18205

Speakers

Suzanne Andrews

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Kelsey Frey

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Thea Patrick

Monday June 4, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Room 112

Learning/Instructional Design, Presentation

9:00am CDT

I Can't Draw! Yes, You Can with Google Drawings! (Grades K - 12) MB-S18202

Google Drawings is web-based platform or a Chrome app that allows users to collaborate and create charts, concept maps and other types of diagrams. Users can add them to documents or embed them in a website. Users can also add a comment on a shape or a text box. Your drawings are auto saved in Google drive. Dress up your documents and presentations with Google Drawings. Educator Skill: Designer. Product featured: Google Drawings. MB-S18202

Speakers

Kenneth Camp

Tech Coordinator, Cherokee Bend Elementary

Monday June 4, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Room 102

Learning/Instructional Design, Hands On

10:00am CDT

CANCELLED Microcomputing in the Elementary Classroom (Grades K - 6) MB-S18213

This session will inspire teachers to jump beyond teaching coding on simple websites, and teaching students how to write physical code using Microbits, Raspberry Pi's, Circuit Playgrounds, and more. MB-S18213

Monday June 4, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room 113

Learning/Instructional Design, Hands On

10:00am CDT

Digital Storytelling (Grades K - 12) MB-S18212

Participants will use a variety of GAFE (Google Apps for Education) tools to support students use of the digital storytelling process. GAFE tools (Drawings, Documents, Presentations, talk to text, etc.) will be integrated into the writing process for the purpose of telling stories digitally. Digital Storytelling guidelines including best practices and guidelines for students will be shared. Educator Skill: Designer. Tool Featured: Google Apps for Education. MB-S18212

Speakers

Thea Patrick

Monday June 4, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room 112

Learning/Instructional Design, Presentation

10:00am CDT

Flexible Teaching Resources (Grades K - 12) MB-S18208

Do you feel tied to your desk with technology? Break those chains! This session will improve your productivity and allow you to move around your room with technological ease. Often teachers feel trapped by their technology that is in one corner of the room, and this session will help free you to move around and to engage your students. Educator skills: Designer, Facilitator. Products featured: Splashtop, Mirroring360, iPad Classroom, Nearpod MB-S18208

Speakers

Kimi Portabella Blanton

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Spanish Elementary Teacher

Paula Stanbridge

Technology, Mountain Brook Schools

Paula Stanbridge is the Technology Coordinator at Crestline Elementary. She is starting her 19th year as the building level technical and integration leader. Paula graduated from Mobile College with a BA in Secondary English with Language Arts Certification and received a Masters... Read More →

Monday June 4, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room 101

Learning/Instructional Design, Presentation

10:00am CDT

Maximize Your Digital Learning with Chromebooks (Grades K - 12) MB-S18210

Participants will learn how to maximize the use of the Chromebook in the classroom. Learn keyboard shortcuts, tips and tricks, and new Chromebook tools for student and teacher use. Educator Skills: Designer. Products featured: Chromebooks. MB-S18210

Speakers

Sharon Mumm

Technology Coordinator, Mountain Brook City Schools

Monday June 4, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room 103

Learning/Instructional Design, Hands On

10:00am CDT

Multimedia Creation & Design Using Chromebooks (Grades K - 12) MB-S18209

Move beyond word processing and explore the creative potential of the Chromebook to give your students the ability to craft amazing multimedia creations! Multimedia creations will include the use of various apps, web tools and extensions available for Chromebooks. In addition, learning strategies and thoughtful approaches to Chromebook utilization will be shared. Educator Skills: Learner, Designer. Products featured: Chromebooks, Various Apps, Google Sites MB-S18209

Speakers

Kenneth Camp

Tech Coordinator, Cherokee Bend Elementary

Monday June 4, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room 102

Learning/Instructional Design, Hands On

10:00am CDT

OneNote: A Tool to Organize all Your Digital Clutter (Grades K - 12) MB-S18214

Participants will learn how to use Microsoft OneNote to enhance their ability to organize their professional lives. Email, meeting notes, to-do lists, OneNote can be your one stop shop to catalog, search, and declutter. MB-S18214

Speakers

Josh Watkins

Assistant Principal, Crestline, Mountain Brook Schools

Monday June 4, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room 400

Learning/Instructional Design, Hands On

12:00pm CDT

Finding Your Way with GeoTools (Grades K - 12) MB-S18217

This session explores the exciting world of Google's Geo Tools. Using images and maps from all over the world we can bring a place, nearly any place, to your classroom! This session will focus on the use of Google Earth, Google Tour builder, My Maps and Google maps as instructional, building tools. These tools also allow users to share places visited and relate course-specific content. Educator skill: Learner. Product featured: Google Earth, Google Tour builder, Google Maps, Google Engine MB-S18217

Speakers

Sharon Mumm

Technology Coordinator, Mountain Brook City Schools

Monday June 4, 2018 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Room 103

Learning/Instructional Design, Hands On

12:00pm CDT

Game Based Learning in the Classroom (Grades K - 12) MB-S18215

Game-based learning (GBL) engages students, appeals to diverse learning styles, and helps students store and recall information. Teachers can incorporate GBL for intervention, enrichment, or reinforcement. There are also some great online resources for formative assessment that can help engage students and guide teaching and learning. Come explore some online tools and how you can use them in your classroom. Educator Skill: Learner, Leader, Designer, Facilitator, Analyst. Products Featured: Kahoot, Quizzes, BrainPOP, Padlet, Fipgrid, EdPuzzle, etc. MB-S18215

Speakers

Paula Stanbridge

Technology, Mountain Brook Schools

Monday June 4, 2018 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Room 101

Learning/Instructional Design, Hands On

12:00pm CDT

Next Steps for Blended Learning Course Content in Canvas (Grades 5 - 12) MB-S18218

This session will include best practice in blended learning course design including the use of pages, embedded information, and linking to third party tools like Google Docs. Educator skills: Learning, Designer. Product featured: Canvas. MB-S18218

Speakers

Kelley Morgan

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Danny Sipes

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Monday June 4, 2018 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Room 104

Learning/Instructional Design, Hands On

12:00pm CDT

Reflecting and Assessing Through Digital Portfolios (Grades K - 6) MB-S18220

What if there was one place that students could collect, analyze, and reflect on the work they are producing in class? A digital portfolio allows students to do this and much more. Portfolio work can helps students reflect on thinking and learning while providing an area for sharing work and building on knowledge. Educator skill: Designer. Product featured: Seesaw MB-S18220

Speakers

Mitchell Nelson

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Haden Ridlehoover

Contract, Mountain Brook Schools

Monday June 4, 2018 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Room 112

Learning/Instructional Design, Presentation/Hands On

1:00pm CDT

Digital Learning for the K-2 Classroom (Grades K - 2) MB-S18222

Customize your K-2 classroom with online learning environments. This session will feature tools to make your K-2 classroom thrive online, and not just on edays. Learn tips on helping your students utilize the chromebooks in your class. Impact student learning by allowing students access to resources, collaborate with others, document learning, and engage with curriculum. Educator skill: Collaborator, Designer, Learner, Leader. Products Featured: Google Classroom, Brainpop, Seesaw, Chromebooks MB-S18222

Speakers

Paula Stanbridge

Technology, Mountain Brook Schools

Monday June 4, 2018 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Room 101

Learning/Instructional Design, Hands On

1:00pm CDT

Digital Learning in the 3-6 Classroom (Grades 3-6) MB-S18227

Customize your grade 3-6 classroom with online learning environments. This session will feature tools to make your grade 3-6 classroom thrive online, and not just on edays. Impact student learning by allowing students access to resources, collaborate with others, document learning, and engage with curriculum. Educator skill: Designer, Collaborator. Products featured: Google Classroom, Brainpop. MB-S18227

Speakers

Thea Patrick

Monday June 4, 2018 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Room 112

Learning/Instructional Design, Presentation

1:00pm CDT

Learn to Use the Communication Tools in Canvas (Grades 5 - 12) MB-S18225

With so many communication tools available, come and learn how to make the best use of the tools available in our learning management system. Canvas provides Announcements, Assignments, Calendars, Discussions, and Collaboration tools. Notifications sends updates to course participants including parents. The Dashboard even provides icons so students are aware to check the information. MB-S18225

Speakers

Joani Kay

Technology Coordinator, Mountain Brook City Schools

Monday June 4, 2018 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Room 104

Learning/Instructional Design, Hands On

1:00pm CDT

Show Me Your Badge: Badging in the Classroom (Grades K - 12) MB-S18224

Badging is a visual way to demonstrate learning. Join us as we discuss and explore the use of badges or micro-credentials in the classroom. The New York Times describes digital badges as "portals that lead to large amounts of information about what their bearers know and can do. They are also being used to improve education itself, by borrowing techniques from video games that keep users playing, until they advance to the next level." We will explore different ways that teachers around the world are implementing badging in the classroom. Educator skill: Learner & Collaborator. Product featured: GAFE, various badging platforms. MB-S18224

Speakers

Sharon Mumm

Technology Coordinator, Mountain Brook City Schools

Monday June 4, 2018 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Room 103

Learning/Instructional Design, Presentation

1:00pm CDT

Teaching Computational Thinking through Coding and STEAM (Grades K - 6) MB-S18226

Teachers are always struggling to help students solve word problems or think as problem solvers. Computational thinking is about having students think through a process like a computer. Teaching coding is a perfect solution to this. The use of coding in the classroom allows students to make their thinking visual and receive immediate feedback on their thinking. Come learn about the use of robotic devices as well as coding programs that will bring computational thinking to your classroom. MB-S18226

Speakers

Amy Anderson

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Amanda McClung

Mountain Brook

Monday June 4, 2018 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Room 107

Learning/Instructional Design, Hands On

1:00pm CDT

Design Thinking (Grades K - 12) MB-S18223

This session will guide educators through Design Thinking with hands-on activities, while also introducing them to creative mindsets and being innovative in the classroom. Innovation is not a buzz word. In education, true innovation is not fearing change and being open to experimentation. One tool to being innovative in the classroom is Design Thinking. It is a process to problem-solving that involves five stages: Empathy, Define, Ideate, Prototype, Test. As creative leaders, educators can be effective innovators by teaching students to have learner-centered mindsets that involve being Empathetic, Collaborative, Equitable, Optimistic, Experimental, and Storytelling. As one of ten national IDEO Teachers Guild Fellows, Theresa Shadrix received hands-on training in Design Thinking, Human-Centered Design, and Creative Leadership. MB-S18223

Speakers

Suzan Brandt

Director of Technology, Mountain Brook City Board of Education

edcamp Birmingham, edcamp Mountain Brook , and CoSN's Unconference, CoSNCamp. Suzan is the organizer for TEDxYouth@MBJH, co-organizer of the MBJH TED-Ed Club and was on the organizational team for TEDxRedMountain, Birmingham's first TEDx event. She is a TEDxBirmingham Senior Educator fellow where she is actively participates in the learning community. Suzan was the 2014 recipient of the Margaret Spencer Ragland Award for outstanding performance by the Mountain Brook Foundation. In 2001 she... Read More →

Theresa Shadrix

English Teacher/Broadcast Teacher, Mountain Brook Junior High

Monday June 4, 2018 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Room 102

Learning/Instructional Design, Hands On

1:00pm CDT

Engaging Students with 3-D Printing (Grades 4 - 9) MB-S18228

Teachers will learn about using Tinkercad and 3-D printers for engaging design projects. After viewing a presentation, participants will hear from teachers who have done these projects with students. Teachers will set up a Tinkercad account and try it to see what can be accomplished using the design program. MB-S18228

Speakers

Shannon Millhouse

Math Coach, Mountain Brook Schools

Virginia Moore

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Monday June 4, 2018 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Room 213

Learning/Instructional Design, Hands On

2:00pm CDT

Flexible Teaching Resources (Grades K - 12) MB-S18208

Speakers

Kimi Portabella Blanton

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Spanish Elementary Teacher

Paula Stanbridge

Technology, Mountain Brook Schools

Monday June 4, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Room 101

Learning/Instructional Design, Presentation

2:00pm CDT

Multimedia Creation & Design Using Chromebooks (Grades K - 12) MB-S18209

Speakers

Kenneth Camp

Tech Coordinator, Cherokee Bend Elementary

Monday June 4, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Room 103

Learning/Instructional Design, Hands On

2:00pm CDT

OneNote: A Tool to Organize all Your Digital Clutter (Grades K - 12) MB-S18214

Speakers

Josh Watkins

Assistant Principal, Crestline, Mountain Brook Schools

Monday June 4, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Room 400

Learning/Instructional Design, Hands On

12:00pm CDT

Claim, Evidence, Reasoning Strategies for Elementary Students (Grades K - 6) MB-S18233

Claim, Evidence, and Reasoning Strategies (CERs) have proven to be challenging for younger students. These strategies can be taught in fun, engaging, non-threatening ways. Using Mystery Pictures and "Would You Rather?" Cards, participants will learn how to relate this process to scientific and mathematical concepts. MB-S18233

Speakers

Amy Anderson

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Amanda McClung

Mountain Brook

Tuesday June 5, 2018 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Room 112

Learning/Instructional Design, Interactive Groups

12:00pm CDT

Engage and Challenge K-2 Students with Counting Collections (Grades K - 2) MB-S18232

This session will introduce K-2 teachers to customized counting activities. Teachers will learn how to get started with counting collections, develop counting collections routines, and scaffold activities for deeper understandings of number and place value. MB-S18232

Speakers

Katherine Brown

Shannon Millhouse

Math Coach, Mountain Brook Schools

Tuesday June 5, 2018 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Room 103

Learning/Instructional Design, Presentation

12:00pm CDT

Executive Functioning in the Classroom (Grades K - 6) MB-S18235

In this session, participants will share and collaborate ideas and strategies that have worked in the resource room and in the general education classrooms for students who struggle with organization, planning, study skills, etc. Resource materials will be provided to look through and discuss effectiveness of certain programs. MB-S18235

Speakers

Sara Katherine Janecky

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Lizzie Vansant

Coach, Mountain Brook Schools

Executive Functioning pdf

Executive Functioning questionnaires pdf

Tuesday June 5, 2018 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Room 212

Learning/Instructional Design, Interactive Groups/Hands On

12:00pm CDT

Growth Mindset (Grades K - 9) MB-S18230

Have you ever wondered if peoples' abilities and talents can be grown? In this session, we will explore Carol Dweck's work on mindsets. Dweck defines mindset as, "self perception or self theory that people hold about themselves believing they are intelligent or unintelligent." These mindsets can "have profound effect on learning achievement, skill acquisition, personal relationships, professional success and many other dimensions of life." MB-S18230

Speakers

Bill Garner

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Amanda Johnson

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Tuesday June 5, 2018 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Room 101

Learning/Instructional Design, Presentation

12:00pm CDT

Is National Board Certification for YOU? (Grades K - 12) MB-S18231

Do you want your students to learn more? Do you desire to improve your practice? Do you aspire to demonstrate your commitment to excellence? ALL of these are reasons to pursue National Board Certification!! This session will give participants an overview of the process and steps to begin a journey that will revolutionize you as an educator. MB-S18231

Speakers

Mariya Breaux

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Biology

Suzanne Culbreth

Pearle Smith

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Tuesday June 5, 2018 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Room 102

Learning/Instructional Design, Presentation

12:00pm CDT

Reimagining Math Instruction with a Growth Mindset (Grades K - 12) MB-S18236

This session will focus on valuable math strategies for the classroom, including using number talks, utilizing mathematical representations, and facilitating meaningful discourse, while synthesizing a variety of resources such as Mathematical Mindsets by Jo Boaler, (as well as her youcubed.org site that has activities to promote and establish a Growth Mindset Culture); Principles to Action: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All (an NCTM publication); 5 Practices for Orchestrating Productive Mathematics Discussions by Smith and Stein; in addition to multiple articles on best math practices. MB-S18236

Speakers

Monica Bramlett

Beth Bruno

Assistant Superintendent, TRUSSVILLE CITY SCHOOLS

Jennifer Cardwell

Lisa Lothspeich

Tuesday June 5, 2018 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Room 213

Learning/Instructional Design, Presentation/Interactive Groups

12:00pm CDT

Show Me Your Badge: Badging in the Classroom (Grades K - 12) MB-S18224

Speakers

Sharon Mumm

Technology Coordinator, Mountain Brook City Schools

Tuesday June 5, 2018 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Room 211

Learning/Instructional Design, Presentation

12:00pm CDT

Using Student Questioning to Deepen Learning in the Classroom (Grades 5 - 12) MB-S18234

Learn how to implement the Question Formulation Technique (QFT) which allows students to create, re-think, and prioritize questions. The process promotes class discussion, narrowing research topics, and overall critical thinking skills. Attendees will participate in a sample QFT and walk away with ideas of how to use QFT in any type of classroom. MB-S18234

Speakers

Niki Lincoln

Amanda McIntosh

Leigh Stovall

Tuesday June 5, 2018 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Room 113

Learning/Instructional Design, Interactive Groups/Hands On

1:00pm CDT

CANCELLED Shared Reading and Writing (Grades K - 6) MB-S18242

How can I get my students to apply reading strategies simultaneously as they read? How can I get my students to write with more volume, craft, and mechanics? These questions can be answered in this session about the effectiveness of using shared reading and writing as a major part of literacy instruction. MB-S18242

Speakers

Eleanor Walker

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Eleanor Walker has been teaching 2nd grade at BWF for five years. In education, she is most passionate about social-emotional learning, student voice, and working in the outdoor classroom with students.

Tuesday June 5, 2018 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Room 211

Learning/Instructional Design, Presentation

1:00pm CDT

Goal Setting with Students (Grades K - 12) MB-S18238 *Includes Student Panel*

During this hour long session, participants will learn about the steps taken by classroom teachers to set individual goals with students. Presenters will share goal tracking documents as well as advice on how to prompt students and guide students on monitoring goals. The second half of the presentation will include a panel discussion with students about goal setting and a time for students to share some of their previously set goals. MB-S18238

Speakers

Katherine Brown

Allyson Martin

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Tammy Tolleson

Mountain Brook

Tuesday June 5, 2018 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Room 102

Learning/Instructional Design, Panel/Interactive Groups

1:00pm CDT

Music, Movement, and Magic in the Classroom (Grades 4 - 9) MB-S18237

This session will focus on strategies and tools that can bring life to a language arts classroom. No student should ever be allowed to be invisible in the classroom, so this session will be an opportunity for teachers to learn and share strategies that they use that increase student engagement. MB-S18237

Speakers

Bill Garner

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Tuesday June 5, 2018 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Room 101

Learning/Instructional Design, Presntation/Panel/Interactive Groups

1:00pm CDT

Breakout Edu (Grades K - 12) MB-S18239

In the Breakout Edu session, participants will go over what Breakout is, how it can be used in the classroom, how teachers can create their own games, and much more. This will be different from last year's session as Breakout Edu has launched a new platform and a different style of Breakout Edu Digital games. Breakout Edu can be used as hands on or by using technology in order to engage and challenge student thinking about different content areas. MB-S18239

Speakers

Marion Bray

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Sharon Mumm

Technology Coordinator, Mountain Brook City Schools

Lane Robinson

Custodial Staff, Mountain Brook Schools

Tuesday June 5, 2018 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Room 103

Learning/Instructional Design, Interactive Groups/Hands On

2:00pm CDT

Children & Young Adult Literature Swap (Grades K - 12) MB-S18247

As teachers of reading, it is so important to stay up-to-date on the newest (or rediscovered) literature for the sake of keeping the spark of interest kindled in our students. In this informal session, participants will be able to share and receive ideas for great literature for/from your classroom-from picture books to novels to publications! Come prepared to share with others! MB-S18247

Speakers

Eleanor Walker

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Tuesday June 5, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Room 211

Learning/Instructional Design, Interactive Groups/Hands On

2:00pm CDT

Executive Functioning in the Classroom (Grades K - 6) MB-S18235

Speakers

Sara Katherine Janecky

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Lizzie Vansant

Coach, Mountain Brook Schools

Executive Functioning questionnaires pdf

Executive Functioning pdf

Tuesday June 5, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Room 112

Learning/Instructional Design, Interactive Groups/Hands On

2:00pm CDT

OneNote: A Tool to Organize all Your Digital Clutter (Grades K - 12) MB-S18214

Speakers

Josh Watkins

Assistant Principal, Crestline, Mountain Brook Schools

Tuesday June 5, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
416

Learning/Instructional Design, Hands On

2:00pm CDT

Using Visually Random Groups (VRG) and Vertical, Non-permanent Surfaces (VNPS) to Increase Student Learning (Grades 7 - 12) MB-S18249

Participants will learn how implementing Visually Random Groups (VRG) and Vertical, Non-Permanent Surfaces (VNPS) in the classroom will increase student collaboration, conversation and learning. Teachers will see the newly set-up classroom as well as examples of how the use of VRG and VNPS, along with the whiteboards, has generated greater student involvement, content comprehension and raised grades over the course of the year. MB-S18249

Speakers

Morgan Chatham

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Tuesday June 5, 2018 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Room 109

Learning/Instructional Design, Presentation

8:00am CDT

3-6 Word Study within a Balanced Literacy Framework (Grades 3 - 6) MB-S18252

Mountain Brook Collaborative Learning Team members will share instructional strategies for word study within a balanced literacy framework. MB-S18252

Speakers

Ashley Crossno

Assistant Principal, Mountain Brook Schools

Lane Robinson

Custodial Staff, Mountain Brook Schools

Kathy Snyder

Brookwood Forest Elementary

Kelly Stout

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Wednesday June 6, 2018 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Room 103

Learning/Instructional Design, Panel

8:00am CDT

K-2 Word Study within a Balanced Literacy Framework (Grades K - 2) MB-S18251

Mountain Brook Collaborative Learning Team members will share instructional strategies for word study within a balanced literacy framework. MB-S18251

Speakers

Rachel Anderson

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Lindsey Ehsan

Mountain Brook Elementary

Julie Tuck

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Elizabeth Walker

Wednesday June 6, 2018 8:00am - 9:00am CDT
Room 102

Learning/Instructional Design, Panel

8:00am CDT

Using Design Thinking to Enhance Student Ownership (Grades 4 - 12) MB-S18254 *Includes Student Panel*

Participants will experience the elements of design thinking by walking through the design process to discover new ways to enhance student ownership. Participants will develop empathy, define issues or problems, ideate solutions, design and develop a prototype, and have the opportunity to test the prototype by receiving feedback. At the end of the session, participants will have the ability to use design thinking with their students and they will walk away with a process that fosters student ownership.
MB-S18254

Speakers

Suzan Brandt

Director of Technology, Mountain Brook City Board of Education

Holly Martin

Staff Development, Mountain Brook Schools

Wednesday June 6, 2018 8:00am - 10:00am CDT
Room 302

Learning/Instructional Design, Interactive Groups/Hands On

8:00am CDT

Above and Beyond the Basics: Early American History (US History) MB-S18256

Participants will take a look at how various teachers have brought depth and engagement by going beyond the basics. We all know then someone is skimming the surface, so do the students. We want to share techniques, lessons, and ideas that have enabled teachers to take their students to a deeper understanding. Rigor doesn't always mean more; sometimes, it means less because the less can encompass depth and engagement. MB-S18256

Speakers

Shane Martin

Wednesday June 6, 2018 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Room 312

Learning/Instructional Design, Presentation/Discussion

8:00am CDT

Advanced Content for Secondary Art Teachers (Grades 7-12 Art) MB-S18258

This session will provide secondary art teachers, both at the high school and junior high level, with projects and ideas that can be implemented within the curriculum framework of an advanced level class. The types of project ideas presented will be suitable for a whole range of grade and aptitude levels, from middle school to high school, and would benefit students transitioning between these two areas. In these collaborative sessions, teachers will share projects which have been successful at this level. Teachers will engage in three workshop style sessions where they will learn about a certain project, specific to each medium from painting/ drawing, photography (2D), and three dimensional media. Please come prepared with examples or outlines that showcase one of your successful project types, and be ready to walk away with something new as well. MB-S18258

Speakers

Michael Dudley

Kelley Morgan

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Wednesday June 6, 2018 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Room 602

Learning/Instructional Design, Presentation/Discussion

8:00am CDT

CANCELLED Conceptual Learning in Modern Language (Spanish III/ IV/V and French III/ IV/V ) MB-S18257

The curriculum for advanced-level modern languages revolves around 6 themes as expressed through Communication, Culture, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities. Teachers are always looking for ways to incorporate these themes into reading, writing, listening and speaking activities. We propose having a day for modern-language teachers to discuss these six themes and activities, and also to brainstorm and to develop new standards-based activities to use in class. The themes are useful at any level, thus facilitating vertical alignment. Teachers of all levels are invited to attend this session. MB-S18257

Speakers

Jessie Creech

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Audrey Laird

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Wednesday June 6, 2018 8:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Room 313

Learning/Instructional Design, Presentation/Discussion

9:00am CDT

Argumentation in the Math Classroom (Grades 5 - 12) MB-S18265

Participants will learn the newest research on argumentation in the math classroom. The mathematical practice "construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others" has been largely neglected. After hearing research findings on argumentation in the classroom, teachers will do several tasks that encourage argumentation. The session will be student-centered and model how teachers might implement an effective lesson in their own classroom. MB-S18265

Speakers

Tye Campbell

Wednesday June 6, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Room 303

Learning/Instructional Design, Presentation/Interactive Groups

9:00am CDT

Diving Deeper into Science Practice Standards (Grades K - 6) MB-S18263

What do scientists and engineers do? Explore this question and help teachers get comfortable with the Science and Engineering Practices. This dimension of the NGSS engages students in actively doing science and thinking like a scientist. These introductory activities help teachers build familiarity with the eight practices, consider what they might look like in the classroom, and see how engineering is fun. MB-S18263

Speakers

Amy Anderson

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Amanda McClung

Mountain Brook

Wednesday June 6, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Room 112

Learning/Instructional Design, Interactive Groups/Hands On

9:00am CDT

Growing Young Writers through Shared and Interactive Writing (Grades K - 3) MB-S18261

Shared and Interactive Writing engages students in the writing process as well as to continue thinking about what it means to think and read as a writer. In this session, the presenters will offer specific strategies used in shared and interactive writing that have provided a powerful scaffold for student growth as writers. These strategies have significantly influenced student learning, by first allowing students to practice with teacher support, and then apply their learning independently in writing workshop. A continuum of K-1 writing skills, and how these skills are woven into shared and interactive writing, will also be shared. MB-S18261

Speakers

Tara Smith

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Kathy Snyder

Brookwood Forest Elementary

Perry Wright

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Wednesday June 6, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Room 102

Learning/Instructional Design, Presentation/Interactive Groups

9:00am CDT

The Ultimate Guide to an Effective Inclusive Classroom (Grades K - 6) MB-S18260

Remember that one special ed class you took in college? Neither do we. Whether you've been teaching for 1 year or 30, inclusion can be tough! Session leaders are here to give you the ultimate guide to providing an effective, challenging, and engaging education in the inclusive classroom. MB-S18260

Speakers

Lauren Anson

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Lauren Anson is a special education teacher at Crestline Elementary. She holds degrees in Early Childhood and Elementary Education, Early Childhood Special Education, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Lauren is currently pursuing a Ph.D in Early Childhood Education with an emphasis on... Read More →

Erica Lee

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Erica Lee is a special education teacher at Crestline Elementary. She holds degrees in Collaborative Education, Early Childhood Special Education, and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Erica is currently pursuing a Ph.D in Early Childhood Education with an emphasis on special education... Read More →

Wednesday June 6, 2018 9:00am - 10:00am CDT
Room 101

Learning/Instructional Design, Presentation

9:00am CDT

Introduction to Executive Functioning Skills (Grades K - 12) MB-S18243

Executive Functioning Skills play central role in cuing and directing a student's perceptions, thoughts and actions. Executive Functions are considered a component, if not THE component responsible for intelligent thought and behavior. Participants will learn what executive functioning skills are, how they work, and the influence and control they have over a student's academic performance. MB-S18243

Speakers

Casey Lancaster

Counselor, Mountain Brook Schools

Introduction to Executive Functioning Skills pdf

Wednesday June 6, 2018 9:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room 211

Learning/Instructional Design, Presentation Only

10:00am CDT

How to Promote. Integrate, and Maximize Student Voice: What We Learned in our own Classrooms (K-12) MB-S18269

Student/teacher partnerships create meaningful learning experiences, authentic assessment opportunities, and positive classroom environments. In this session, two teachers share personal experiences and tips for acquiring student feedback and strategies for responding to student voice in meaningful and doable ways. MB-S18269

Speakers

Trip Hubbard

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Blair Inabinet

Assistant Principal, Mountain Brook Schools

Wednesday June 6, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room 303

Learning/Instructional Design, Presentation

10:00am CDT

Prewriting: Is It a Prerequisite, Part of the Process, or a Plan with Potential? (Grades K - 6) MB-S18267

This session will explore issues that have surfaced dealing with prewriting in the classroom over the years. Should we plan or not plan? We will discuss the need of prewriting as a prerequisite, a part of the process-not just in the beginning, and how it can be a plan with potential for guiding growing writers. Participants will leave with a better understanding of prewriting, how writers use prewriting strategies, and several ideas to use in the classroom. MB-S18267

Speakers

Tracy Cole

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Tracy grew up in a small town in south Alabama where her hopes of being an educator were first born. In elementary, high school, and college she observed many great teachers who taught her much of what she brings to the classroom today.She graduated from the University of Alabama... Read More →

Wednesday June 6, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room 102

Learning/Instructional Design, Presentation

10:00am CDT

Stop! COLLABORATE and Listen (Grades K - 12) MB-S18266

This upbeat session will begin with unique descriptions of the six different co-teaching models. Teachers will learn to implement the various models of co-teaching. It is important for teachers to stop working independently and begin collaborating to work smarter with co-workers. We will also discuss developing trust and truly listening to each other as professionals to meet student's needs. The session will address the partnership between General and Special Education staff. The second half of the session, teachers will break into groups to experience and practice "real-world" co-teaching situations. Teachers will be able to walk away with various models to attempt and implement within a Collaborative/Inclusion setting. MB-S18266

Speakers

Amanda Dillard

Special Education Teacher, MBJH

Erin Reaves

Special Education Teacher, MBJH

Wednesday June 6, 2018 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Room 101

Learning/Instructional Design, Presentation/Interactive Groups

12:00pm CDT

Learning from the Company We Keep: Using Mentor Text in the Writing Classroom (Grades K - 6) MB-S18270

This session will explore the power of using mentor texts in a writing classroom. Participants will leave with a better understanding of supporting research, the importance of mentor texts from experience and student voices, and numerous ideas to implement. MB-S18270

Speakers

Tracy Cole

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Wednesday June 6, 2018 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Room 102

Learning/Instructional Design, Presentation

12:00pm CDT

Engaging Students with 3-D Printing (Grades 4 - 9) MB-S18228

Speakers

Shannon Millhouse

Math Coach, Mountain Brook Schools

Virginia Moore

Teacher, Mountain Brook Schools

Wednesday June 6, 2018 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Room 213

Learning/Instructional Design, Hands On

12:00pm CDT

Listen Up! Why Listening to Our Students Matters (Grades K - 12) MB-S18274

Come take a deep dive into the powerful impact listening to student voice can have on student ownership and achievement. In this session participants will engage in discussions and examine strategies to solicit student voice in an effort to develop educational partnerships between teachers and students. MB-S18274

Speakers

Missy Brooks

Director of Instruction and Special Education, Mountain Brook Schools

Dr. Missy Brooks is the Director of Instruction and Special Education for Mountain Brook Schools, a suburban district of 4100 students. Dr. Brooks also serves as the Director of Federal Programs, Career Tech, Professional Development, Accountability, Response to Instruction (RTI... Read More →

Holly Martin

Staff Development, Mountain Brook Schools

Homework and assessment protocols pdf

Owning the standards protocols pdf

Wednesday June 6, 2018 12:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Room 212

Learning/Instructional Design, Interactive Groups/Hands On

1:00pm CDT

Born to be WILD: An Educator's Creative Breakthrough (Grades K - 12) MB-S18275

Are you ready to maximize engagement in your students and push yourself as a creative educator to the max? Little, creative changes can make a BIG impact on student learning. Our session is inspired by The Wild Card: 7 Steps to an Educator's Creative Breakthrough by Hope and Wade King, teachers at Ron Clark Academy. MB-S18275

Speakers