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2020-DESE-Quantitative Literacy

Virtual

Monday 7.20.2020 8:15am-3:30pm This training explores the Quantitative Literacy (QL) content standards and course overview. QL addresses the mathematics of personal and business finance, modeling, statistics and probability, and numerical reasoning. Students will analyze real world situations and represent their reasoning and conclusions numerically, graphically, symbolically, and verbally. Activities and resources will be shared with […]

Arkansas Environmental Education Association’s Environmental Education Expo

SAVE THE DATE: Arkansas Environmental Education Association's Environmental Education Expo will be held July 8-9, 2020 at DeGray Lake Resort State Park.  The EE Expo is a professional development event consisting of hands-on workshops, field trips, presentations, speakers, and networking opportunities for classroom teachers, students, environmental professionals, state and federal agency personnel, and conservation organization staff […]

Makerspaces 101

Virtual

Makerspaces are growing in popularity among schools, museums, and libraries. But, are you asking yourself ‘what is making and tinkering’ or ‘how do I integrate making and tinkering into what I'm already doing’? Then this is the session for you! As the leading resource for making and tinkering in NWA, the Scott Family Amazeum, along […]

$25

Creative COVID Classrooms: Literacy Learning in a New Hybrid Environment

Presented by: Dr. Amy Thompson, Mrs. Sheri Hight, and Dr. Susan Perry July 22, 2020 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM CDT Zoom: https://uca-coe.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIrcOqtrD8rHdyGRXnKU5rAmrAH34pfSThy In light of the ongoing pandemic, schools and teachers need to be prepared for hybrid learning in the fall. Our struggling learners will need our help now more than ever. RTI needs […]

Free

Building an Online Space for K-12 Learners

Presented by: Dr. Erin Shaw and Ms. Ashley Cooksey July 22, 2020 from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM CDT Zoom: https://uca-coe.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIvcO6rrj4oGt3oURbm–iyzWGcYZt-Un11 This session will focus on best practices for building instructor presence and creating a space for student interaction in online classrooms. Building an online space for K-12 learners requires the addition of spaces for students […]

Free

Cultivating Opportunities for Equity in the Digital Age

Presented by: Dr. Michael Mills, Dr. Donna Wake, and Mrs. Jessica Herring Watson July 29, 2020 from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM CDT Zoom: https://uca-coe.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIkcequrz8tGNRbT0QuLaXG9ogeO5UmZ-7G Participants will learn and discuss the inequity present in our schools based on race and income level, with a specific focus on how digital learning has bridged opportunity gaps in one […]

Free

Mystery Badge Event

Virtual

Join Girl Scouts – Diamonds to work towards earning a brand-new STEM badge! This badge is so top-secret, we can’t release it’s name yet! Get ready to explore new STEM topics and learn cool things! Zoom link and supply list to come.

Free

2020-DESE-SREB Transitional Math Ready

Virtual

Monday & Tuesday 8.3.2020 & 8.4.2020 8:15am-3:30pm For schools to offer SREB Transitional Math Ready, teachers must attend professional development for the course.  ADE DESE will offer this required training virtually on August 3-4, 2020. All participants will need a computer with a stable internet connection and audio/video capabilities. There is no cost for registration. […]

ZOOM with Learning Blade

Virtual

You, too, can use online virtual meetings – like Zoom  –  effectively for distance teaching with the Learning Blade STEM and CS system . Attend this webinar to hear more about: Using Learning Blade Online Content for Student Use or Class Discussions Using Learning Blade Offline Activities for Class Engagement Using Learning Blade Videos and Other Resources […]

ZOOM with Learning Blade

Virtual

You, too, can use online virtual meetings – like Zoom  –  effectively for distance teaching with the Learning Blade STEM and CS system . Attend this webinar to hear more about: Using Learning Blade Online Content for Student Use or Class Discussions Using Learning Blade Offline Activities for Class Engagement Using Learning Blade Videos and Other Resources […]