Events
Presented by: Peg Portscheller and Ava Lanes
When: February 3-4, 2010
Where: Doublewood Inn, Bismarck
Session One - February 3-4, 2010
TOPICS
Why Do Schools Need to Change
Connecting the Dots: Components of Standards-Based Education
Guaranteed and Viable Curriculum
~ Optional - One hour for districts who want to participate in a survey leading to a customized plan
To register or for more information, please visit http://ndcurriculuminitiative.org.
A block of rooms has been reserved for this event. Please make your reservations directly with the hotel.
Best Western Doublewood Inn
1400 E Interchange Ave
Bismarck, ND 58501
phone: 701-258-7000 or 1-800-554-7077
http://www.doublewoodinn.com
Registration: To register, please click here.
Travel Assistance: Some assistance is available for sub costs, mileage, and lodging. Please see our Reimbursement Guidelines for more information.
Presented by: North Dakota Geographic Alliance
When: August 3-6, 2009
Where: SE North Dakota
2 graduate credits
Traveling Charter Bus Tour in the southeast corner of the state sponsored by the ND Geographic Alliance and the ND Forest Service. This broad-learning experience covers four days in the southeast quadrant of the state and one evening meal in North Dakota’s only yurt. The workshop will begin in Valley City with the basics of how geology changed the geography of the state, resulting in the different kinds of native forest resources and their locations. Participants will travel the Scenic Byway in the Sheyenne River Valley, visit North Dakota’s only waterfall in the State Forest, visit the Sheyenne Grasslands, learn about windbreaks and riparian forests in Wahpeton, community forestry and forest health in Fargo, and tree research at Absaraka.
Go to http://www.ndgeographic.org/ to register. Please email your contact information to the ND Geographic Alliance at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) at the same time you complete your credit registration. This is to let us know that you have registered. We will then provide you with more information. If you have any questions please call 858-3063 or 1-800-235-1948.
Presented by: ND Department of Agriculture and the ND Geographic Alliance
When: July 15 & 16, 2009
Where: Minot
Ag in the Classroom—August 15 & 16, 2009—Minot—1 Credit
This field trip is sponsored by the ND Department of Agriculture and the ND Geographic Alliance
Please contact .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for more details.
Science_Agenda.pdf Math_Agenda.pdf
Presented by: Math Presenters: Lori Gibson, Janeen Norland, Judy Thomson & Kathleen Dempsey Science Presenter: Anne Tweed
When: June 29-30, 2009
Where: Radisson ~ Bismarck, ND
Inquiry Science Instruction: How can we make our lessons more inquiry based?
with Anne Tweed
Principal Science Consultant at McREL and ND Liaison for the North Central Comprehensive Center
Inquiry-based instruction is a productive way to cultivate understanding of science concepts. Inquiry-based learning:
Engages students in the lesson and arouses their interest.
Promotes teamwork and making sense out of what seems mystifying.
Prepares students to successfully defend findings before an audience of critics.
(Layman, Ochoa, & Heikkinen, 1996)
Begin by learning about research on effective inquiry science instruction. Review the five features of inquiry and then review sample lessons to see how inquiry based they are. We will use video clips to observe teachers implementing inquiry approaches to help their students learn. Then we will look at practical ways that you can revise existing lessons to make them more inquiry-based. We will model the process and then let participants practice on a lesson of their choice. Participants should bring a sample lesson to revise.
Anne Tweed is a Principal Science Consultant for McREL (Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning) and former president of the National Science Teachers Association. At McREL, Tweed provides professional development to science educators both nationally and internationally. Her work with the North Central Comprehensive Center includes serving as a consultant to the NDCI Steering Committee to support their ongoing professional development planning. Tweed has written numerous articles and publications related to issues in science education and she continues to support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) initiatives.
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Engaging Students Mathematically K-12:
How can Teachers Motivate Students to Learn Mathematics?
Investigate the research associated with how students learn mathematics
Gain insights into how the classroom environment impacts student learning
Investigate strategies to help student and parents understand the importance of mathematics
Learn strategies to motivate students and build confidence for learning mathematics
Presenters: Lori Gibson, Janeen Norland, Judy Thomson and Kathleen Dempsey
To register or for more information please visit http://ndcurriculuminitiative.org.
A block of rooms has been reserved for this event. Please make you reservations directly with the hotel.
Radisson Hotel
605 E Broadway Ave
Bismarck, ND 58501
701-255-6000
or
Expressway Inn & Suites
180 E Bismarck Expressway
Bismarck, ND 58504
701-222-3311 or 1-888-774-5566
One graduate credit (pending) will be made available by attending both days of the conference. The credit will be EDUC 600 through North Dakota State University. The cost of this credit will be $50. A copy of the syllabus will be available at the conference.
Registration: To register, please click here.
Travel Assistance: Some assistance is available for sub costs, mileage, and lodging. Please see our Reimbursement Guidelines for more information.
Presented by: Department of Career and Technology Education with support from the ND Geographic Alliance
When: June 22-26, 2009
Where: Bismarck
Upper Midwest Geospatial Technologies in the Classroom Workshop—Bismarck, June 22-26—2 Credits
The Department of Career and Technology Education sponsor this event with support from the ND Geographic Alliance. To register and learn more go to: http://www.nd.gov/cte/programs/info-tech/training/gis.html